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Q&A with Dartmouth Cemetery trustee Petra Sergent
Dartmouth Cemetery trustee Petra Sergent plays a crucial role in maintaining the cemetery’s headstones. Established in 1771 by Eleazar Wheelock, the Dartmouth Cemetery, also known as the Town of Hanover Cemetery, was maintained by the Dartmouth Cemetery Association from 1845 to 1943, according to Dartmouth News. In 1943, the Association ran out of funds and signed the deed to the Town of Hanover, who has managed the grounds since. Every other week in the spring and summer, Sergent — also a member of the Dartmouth Cemetery Conservation Group, formed in 2022 for headstone cleaning and preservation — ventures to the cemetery for maintenance. The Dartmouth sat down with Sergent to discuss the DCCG, the cemetery’s history and the lives of those buried on campus.
Road flood repairs continue across Vermont
BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Immediately after the floods two weeks ago, 47 state roads were closed due to the damage the high water left in its wake. Now, all but two of them have reopened to at least one lane. It’s been more than two weeks since floodwaters washed out...
Suspect wanted in 2023 Burlington shootout appears in court
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Detroit man wanted in connection with a Burlington shootout in 2023 appeared in court Friday. John Austin, 30, pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault charges connected to the shootout on Riverside Avenue in May 2023. The Burlington Police say one of the bullets in the early morning shootout punctured a gas line prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. One of the bullets also went into a home. None was injured.
Governor Phil Scott talks about resources available to areas heavily hit by floods
On Wednesday Governor Phil Scott discussed the resources available to Vermonters in the places hit hardest by flooding. Four flood relief centers have been set up in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield to provide services to those in need. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) said, “We’re moving forward with state...
Worcester man arrested after hatchet assault
WORCESTER — Worcester Police arrested a man in connection with a violent hatchet attack that took place on Jefferson Street last week. Authorities responded to a call on July 20 at approximately 11:52 p.m., reporting an assault on Ward Street. Upon arrival, officers found a victim with a severe...
Manchester police seek jewel thief who stole $19,000 in gold
MANCHESTER — Police are on the lookout for a man who stole $19,000 worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers at the Mall of New Hampshire. The theft, which involved two 14-karat gold bracelets and a 14-karat gold chain, occurred on July 20. Authorities described the suspect as a white...
'It hurts too much.' Transgender girls pained by NH sports ban. Advocates vow to fight.
Parker Tirrell and Maëlle Jacques won’t be able to play on their soccer teams when New Hampshire high school fall sports start in August. That’s because on July 19, Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law HB 1205, a bill that bans transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams in grades 5 through 12. This means Tirrell and Jacques, who both identify as transgender girls, will be barred from participating on their teams once the law takes effect 30 days...
100 Women Who Care award checks
VERGENNES — In a Friday afternoon email to Vergennes City Council members, city department … (read more) Insect control district board seeks leaders after resignations. The Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control District Board of Trustees is looking to fill thr … (read more) Middlebury town manager takes...
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