Richmond
LATEST NEWS
Londonderry appoints selectboard member, talks Williams Dam
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard held a special meeting on Saturday, July 13, to appoint a new board member to take the seat left vacant by Melissa Brown’s recent resignation. James Ameden Jr., who was born and raised in Londonderry, was appointed after receiving 120 votes against Steve Twitchell’s 64 votes.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Greenfield welcomes Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Circus Smirkus, a nonprofit arts and education organization that is based in Greensboro, Vermont, will be performing in Greenfield on Sunday and Monday. According to Circus Smirkus, their mission is to promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus, and inspire kids to...
University of Vermont Health Network says appointments on schedule following network outage
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont Health Network is planning to proceed with all patient appointments on Monday following last week's cybersecurity software outage that affected companies and hospitals worldwide. A UVM Health Network spokesperson issued a statement on Sunday night, saying that UVM Health Network teams continue...
Renowned British artist Paul Scott on view at Shelburne Museum
Image caption: Paul Scott, Sampler Jug No. 10, Shelburne & Sugar (detail), from “Cumbrian Blue(s), New American Scenery” series, 2024. Transfer print collage on pearlware with platinum lustre, 15 x 14 x 11 3/4 in. Collection of Shelburne Museum, museum purchase, commissioned from the artist with a generous gift of Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen.
Lefferts Pond area becomes more accessible
CHITTENDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - A lake in Chittenden has received an upgrade so more people with disabilities can enjoy the outdoors there. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to make Lefferts Pond area more accessible for people with disabilities. The new additions include a new...
Voters react to Biden stepping back and endorsing Kamala Harris for president
BURLINGTON, Vt. — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection. He is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Many people who spoke to NBC5 on Sunday said they were surprised by the news. Some said they believe this will "guarantee" another Donald Trump presidency, while others said they wished Biden had dropped out of the race earlier.
Vermont sweeps Twin State Soccer All-Star Games
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) - Vermont swept the Lions Cup Soccer All-Star Games against New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon at Hanover High school. South Burlington star Omar Daoudi tallied a hat trick for the boys in their 5-2 victory, while fellow SBHS Wolf Rachel Kelley tallied the only goal in a 1-0 Vermont girls win.
Westfield Starfires defeat Vermont Lake Monsters to claim season series on Saturday
BURLINGTON – For the first time in franchise history, the Westfield Starfires claimed victory in the season series against the Vermont Lake Monsters, dominating both sides of the ball in a 10-3 win on Saturday. Westfield is now 27-18-1, second in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League standings with 13...
Cold front tonight bringing cooler temperatures for Sunday
Tonight: A cold front is moving through with scattered rain showers. Temperatures in the upper 50’s to lower 60’s. Sunday: Decreasing clouds with sunny skies into the afternoon with temperatures into the middle to upper 70’s. Monday: Mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70’s...
12-year-old performs the national anthem ahead of Friday night's Lake Monsters game
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Lake Monsters had a special guest perform the national anthem at Friday night's game. Andre Redmond is a soon-to-be seventh-grade student at Essex Middle School. He is also a popular performer, often seen on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington. Andre likes to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.