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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...
Environmental groups raise concern about PFAS from GlobalFoundries
“We don't know of any safe level, so we don't think that companies should be dumping very toxic forever chemicals into waterways,” said Judith Barish, a coalition director with Chips Communities United. Read the story on VTDigger here: Environmental groups raise concern about PFAS from GlobalFoundries.
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...
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenas company connected to daughter of judge in Trump hush money trial
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed a company connected to the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan as Republicans continue to claim that her political work influenced how Merchan handled the hush money case against former President Donald Trump.
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
Upper Valley waste management company pleads guilty to falsifying reports. An Orange-based waste management company has pleaded guilty to falsifying annual facility reports and will pay a total of $100,000 in fines, state officials announced. Hammond Grinding and Recycling, which specializes in construction and demolition debris, was charged earlier this...
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...
Taurus Samuels ’22 Takes on Role as Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Taurus Samuels '22 has been appointed as an Assistant Coach for the Dartmouth men's basketball team, marking the beginning of his coaching career. Previously a standout player, he was a two-year starter and Co-Captain during his senior year. Head Coach David McLaughlin praised Samuels for his leadership and the positive impact he had on the program. After completing his degree in Psychology at Dartmouth, Samuels played at the University of Minnesota, where he continued to excel and mentor younger players.
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