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State health care system in crisis, GMCB report warns
More than 60 people were at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro on July 17 for a hearing on the Vermont health care system organized by the Green Mountain Care Board. ROBERT F. SMITH/THE COMMONS. At a discussion in Brattleboro, Green Mountain Care Board says rising costs, an aging population, and...
Several residents displaced, animals lost in Vermont fire
BARRE, Vt. — Multiple families have been displaced after a structure fire in Barre Sunday. The initial call came in just after 6:30 p.m. At least five fire departments were called to the scene. Officials say a person and several pets were inside at the time of the fire. The person was safely evacuated, but some pets were lost. At least one firefighter was injured.
Driver killed in Newbury, VT crash, police say
NEWBURY, Vt. — A Newbury man was killed on Sunday after a deadly early-morning crash, police said. Vermont State Police were alerted to the crash just after 5:30 a.m. and responded to Wallace Hill Road. Investigators said 22-year-0ld Daniel Sweet was driving northbound when his Jeep Wrangler left the...
How the shock of catastrophic floods is changing farming in Vermont
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. — When they bought their organic vegetable farm in South Royalton, Vermont, slung along the fertile flood plain of the White River, Ashley Loehr and Antoine Guerlain took comfort in the dense buffer of shrubs and trees that lay between their fields and the gently swirling water.
William Bender, Oliver Bub move on to semifinals in Olympic Men's Rowing Pairs
PARIS, IDF — After a disappointing start to his first Olympics, Norwich, Vermont native William Bender is moving on to the semifinals in the Paris Olympics Men's Rowing Pairs. Bender and his rowing partner, fellow Dartmouth College alum Oliver Bub got off to a rocky start in the Men's...
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont in financial crisis
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont − the largest health insurer in Vermont with a 66% market share − is threatened with insolvency because of its declining reserves, according to a state regulator. Kevin Gaffney, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, said Friday he's confident BCBSVT will remain solvent, which is his department's responsibility to ensure. ...
Vermont Coastal Low to Bring Scattered Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms Today
Burlington, VT – A coastal low-pressure system is set to bring increasing clouds and occasional showers across the North Country today. The showers will be most widespread across Vermont, with isolated thunderstorms also possible this afternoon and evening. According to the US National Weather Service in Burlington, the heaviest...
Vermont State Primary 2024: Your voters' guide for the Aug. 13 election
In less than a month, Vermonters return to the polls to select their major party candidates for the November ballot in the statewide primary on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Republican, Democratic and Progressive contenders will vie for their party's nominations in the following races: U.S senator, U.S representative, governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, secretary of state, auditor of accounts, attorney general, the state Senate (30 seats), state Representative (150 seats) and high bailiff (14 seats). ...
37th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show kicks off on Lake Champlain
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Setting sail through history. Neighbors from Vermont and Northern New York gathered in the Queen City Saturday for an annual tradition at the marina to check out boats, some more than 100 years old. This weekend's blue skies and calm conditions made for a great day...
Officials identify MassDOT worker struck, killed while picking up debris
A Massachusetts Department of Transportation worker was struck and killed by a passing vehicle Saturday night. State Police said the person was outside their vehicle picking up debris at the time. This happened Saturday night around 9:30 p.m. near Exit 28B Route 24 northbound in Bridgewater. Police said the vehicle...
Suspected car thieves caught in Williston
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Two people are facing charges after police say they stole a car. Police say they received a call about a car stolen from the area of Gregg Hill Rd in Waterbury yesterday evening. After investigating, troopers found the car in the Williston Shaw’s parking lot, and...
2 dead in Middlesex crash
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (WCAX) - Two people are dead after a single-car crash in Middlesex. Vermont State Police say the crash happened around 5 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 89 northbound in Middlesex. Emergency crews found the car fully engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene. The driver, Sean Delaney...
Burlington officer hospitalized after being punched
Michail Gbenusola, 41 of Swanton is being held without bail after an apparent assault on a Burlington Police Officer. Surveillance video appears to show him punching the officer in the head. The officer was then hospitalized with signs of a significant concussion.
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