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Rutland man faces DUI #2 and driving with suspended license charges
CLARENDON — A Rutland man was arrested early Wednesday morning on charges of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle with a criminally suspended license. Joseph Mullica, 40, was pulled over by Vermont State Police troopers for a vehicle violation at approximately 12:43 a.m. in Clarendon. Troopers observed...
Milton school board advances mold remediation plan for elementary school
The Milton Town School District is moving forward with an extensive remediation plan to address the persistent mold issues at the Herrick school building, following a special meeting held Aug. 26. The school board discussed next steps to clean up affected classrooms with the district's environmental consultant, Fuss & O’Neill,...
REVIEW: Dorset Theatre Festival’s ‘True Art’ a welcome burst of comedic joy
It is never too late for the comedy of the summer to fill our theatres with restorative laughter. If you have gotten a taste of joy this week and would like a little more in your entertainment choices, check out the very funny, very relevant world premiere of “True Art,” playing at Dorset Theatre Festival through Sept. 7 in an appropriately gorgeous production directed by Michelle Joyner.
PHOTOS: EWSD students return to school for the 2024-25 year
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — Though we may still long for hot summer days and long nights, summer seems to have come to an end, as Essex Westford School District students returned to school this Monday for the 2024-25 school year. Across the ten EWSD Pre-K-12 schools, students strolled...
Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour officials announced today a change in start time for the 46th NEFCU/VSECU Labor Day Classic on Sunday, September 1st as well as camping times for the holiday weekend
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
‘Road diet’ begins in Rutland aimed at slowing traffic
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - The first section of the Rutland “road diet” is officially in play. City officials say the project’s goal is to slow drivers down. The new lane configuration on Woodstock Avenue has been up for almost 48 hours with parts of Route 7 nearly completed, as well.
Londonderry discusses future of Williams Dam
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard briefly reviewed the process to appoint a new town clerk to fill the vacancy of recently resigned Kelly Pajala at the Aug. 19 meeting, and largely discussed the future of the Williams Dam. Resident Chad Stoddard questioned the legitimacy of currently having two...
Democrat Paula Collins campaigns in North Country in bid to unseat Elise Stefanik
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Voters in New York’s 21st district will decide in just over two months who will represent them in Congress for the next two years. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will face off against attorney Paula Collins, a Democrat, for the seat. Collins visited Plattsburgh this...
Potsdam Kentucky Fried Chicken to close at the end of the month
POTSDAM -- Fans of extra crispy will have to travel to a drive-thru further afield for lunch soon when Kentucky Fried Chicken at 119 Maple St. in Potsdam closes its doors at the end of this month. It seems rumors of the restaurant's closing on social media are true. "One...
School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers
Peacham School Principal Sam McLeod doesn’t expect to give up driving the school bus any time soon. Picking up and dropping children safely home, he said, has been “one of the most fulfilling experiences” he has had in education. Read the story on VTDigger here: School districts across Vermont struggle to find, retain bus drivers.
At the Vermont Adaptive Driving Show, the disability driving community shows off their vehicles and abilities
COLCHESTER – People with disabilities, their friends and families, and community members showed up in a meaningful way for the first annual Vermont Adaptive Driving Show. Held this past Saturday at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen Campus, the event strove to bring the disability driving community together to promote inclusion, UVM Driving Rehabilitation instructor Heather Zuk said.
Paramount Theatre's $6 million expansion is a sign of a new momentum in downtown Rutland
Rutland’s Paramount Theatre is undergoing a $6 million expansion into the next door Richardson Building. Eric Mallette, the Paramount’s executive director, says planning for this project began six years ago, and it’s exciting to see construction crews finally stirring up dust. The Paramount has owned the red...
Plymouth Selectboard approves conservation easement
PLYMOUTH, Vt. – On Monday, Aug. 26, the Plymouth Selectboard held their biweekly meeting. The selectboard began the meeting by approving various adaptations to the agenda. Following this, the board discussed support for Farm & Wilderness Camp’s desire to attain a conservation easement through the Forest Legacy Program. The outcome of this was that the selectboard decided to recognize and support the owner’s property rights, as well as the right to attain a conservation easement.
Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Rings in Final Thursday Night Showdown at Thunder Road
The fan-favorite Run-What-U-Brung is the final chance for all the back-seat, BarcaLounger drivers to put up or shut up on the Barre highbanks with their trusty daily rides! Run-What-U-Brung has a simple set of rules, namely the vehicles must be currently inspected, registered and insured and drivers must have a helmet and long sleeve shirts and pants. The one-on-one elimination events will whittle down the field to a final run between two hopefuls for all the glory, and bragging rights, of being the Thunder Road Run-What-U-Brung champion!
Fiery night for Champlain Valley Fair’s Figure 8 race
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - It was a fiery night Wednesday at the Figure 8 race at the Champlain Valley Fair in Essex Junction. Cars were tailing each other for glory for the grand prize of $1,000. Vermonters from across the state watched their prized passenger cars confront pounding after pounding. Racers worked all year to deck out their cars.
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