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Thursday Thunder Road racing action
In a busy night of racing action at the Nations Site of Excitement on Thursday, several drivers came out on top. In the street stocks, Terry Pearce Jr. started and ended the race in first place to win for the second time this season. Stephen Donahue conquered the late models in a race that began […]
Music, food, original art set up for the Mad River Valley Craft Fair on Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend in Waitsfield means the Mad River Valley Craft Fair at the scenic Kenyon’s Field with live music, food, and over 80 artist booths to peruse. The 53rd annual event is held rain or shine Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.
New recreation director Hannah Luman brings fresh vision to Milton with a focus on all ages and abilities
A new face at the helm of the Milton Recreation Department, and she’s no stranger to the community. Milton resident Hannah Luman has stepped into the role of recreation director, bringing with her a deep-rooted love for the town and a fresh vision for its recreational programs. “I’m a...
Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
Earlier this year, around 300 licensed practical nurses, support staff and technical employees at Porter Medical Center voted to unionize. That’s nearly half the people the Middlebury hospital employs. The union is currently negotiating a contract with Porter, asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work...
UVM Athletics Unveils 2024 Hall of Fame Class, Ceremony on Sept 27
The University of Vermont Athletics has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2024, set to be inducted on September 27. The inductees include Sydney Mas, Jonathan Nordbotten, Nika Ouellette, Kate Ryley, and Brian Voelkel, all of whom made significant contributions to their respective sports during their time at UVM. The ceremony will take place at the Dudley H. Davis Center and tickets are available for $75 until September 12. This year marks the 55th Hall of Fame Dinner, sponsored by Baker Distributing.
Dimes Worth $2 Million Could Be Hidden in Maine or New Hampshire
The current state of the economy has put many of us in a dire predicament. While our salaries have, for the most part, stayed the same, the cost of everything keeps increasing. The price of housing, food, gas, and other utilities has continued to rise. This has led to many people needing to make some tough choices about how they spend their money.
New Hampshire man arrested following Bernardston crash
BERNARDSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A New Hampshire native was arrested after serious two-car crash on Friday afternoon. According to the Bernardston Police Department, at around 3:22 p.m. officers were at the scene of Route 10 and Turners Falls Road for reports of a vehicle crash. But there were no injuries...
Worcester: Two women found dead in Webster Square apartment building; man sought
WORCESTER — Two women were found stabbed to death in a Webster Square apartment building Saturday. Investigators are looking for a Belmont Street man in connection with what authorities are terming a homicide investigation. ...
New England Weather Alert: Severe Storms with Damaging Winds, Hail Expected Monday Afternoon
Boston, MA – Southern New England is under a severe weather alert as thunderstorms are forecasted to impact the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that some storms could become severe, bringing significant threats to the area. According to the NWS Boston office,...
At least three shots fired around church and park
Investigators have recovered evidence indicating multiple shots were fired near St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 233 Harvard St., in The Port neighborhood of Cambridge. ShotSpotter technology heard three rounds fired at around 8:30 p.m., while a caller said they heard four or five shots fired at Sennott Park, according to scanner reports. The park is behind the church; in addition to shells found by police, an officer soon found a park garbage can that looked like it had been hit by gunfire.
“New Hampshire Warrior: Live Free or Die” book signing
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – Author Laurel Smith of Charlestown, N.H., has written her sixth book, “New Hampshire Warrior: Live Free or Die.” She collaborated with her sons Cory and Dwight, writing a Revolutionary War historical novel. They researched the military path based on four of their relatives in the Revolutionary War, including Laurel’s great-great-great-grandfathers, during that developing time of our country. Follow this journey of historical fiction of the beginnings of New Hampshire history.
Family IDs man pronounced dead after being pulled from lake as former Hudson fire chief
STOW, MASS. (WHDH) - The heartbroken wife of a man who has been pronounced dead after being pulled from a lake in Stow on Saturday morning has identified him as a former fire chief in Hudson. Frederick Dusseault, 70, fell into the water around 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning and was...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrests level 3 offender wanted for questioning
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section Metro Team has arrested 53-year-old Edmund LaChance for failing to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. According to the Massachusetts State Police, LaChance was separately wanted for questioning in a disturbing incident on Tuesday evening when a suspicious man driving in...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access
DaShawn Groves, who has held multiple health care roles in the District of Columbia, will take over the department that administers Vermont Medicaid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Phil Scott taps Washington, DC, health care administrator to lead Department of Vermont Health Access.
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