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GM 604 Engine Package Available for Purchase Through ACT Tour Office
After months of research and testing throughout the 2024 season, American-Canadian Tour officials have released today an updated plan for continued loyalty to the Crate Engine Program that has been a driving success in the ACT Late Models. An ACT-approved GM 604 engine is now available for purchase through the American-Canadian Tour offices in Barre, Vermont by contacting managing partner Cris Michaud via email at cris@acttour.com.
F-35 opponents push Burlington council to replace jets
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A number of Chittenden County residents Monday night called on the Burlington City Council to support a measure opposing the F-35 fighter jets that have been based in Burlington for the past five years. Opponents of the fighter jets packed a hearing to show their support...
Burlington mayor proposes expanding emergency shelter capacity
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a heated debate Monday night between the Burlington mayor, city councilors, and the public on how to handle Burlington’s homeless crisis. With funding running dry and eligibility becoming stricter for the state’s hotel-motel program, the Burlington City Council is trying to find a way to prepare for winter with approximately 300 homeless in need of shelter.
Burlington repeat offender faces judge
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington repeat offender was back in court Wednesday. Patrick Ibbotson, 37, was arrested four times in three days for violating conditions of release. Burlington Police say they arrested him again on Tuesday on the same charges. Officers say they found Ibbotson in the Marketplace Parking Garage with an alcoholic beverage, a violation of his release conditions. They say after jogging away to evade officers, he was arrested for violating conditions, unlawful trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
Middlebury Institute Posts Strongest Showing Yet at Cyber Competitions
If there were a cybersecurity attack, how would you respond?. Three teams of Middlebury Institute students rose to this challenge during three different Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenges, with two reaching the semifinals. “Cyber strategy and cyber tools are shaping international relations and security. As a security professional, understanding this relationship...
Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont Returns for 2024!
Don’t miss the 2024 premier screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Join us at 6:00 pm on November 21st, 2024 at the Manchester Community Library for a screening of Crowdsourced Cinema Home Alone!. Crowdsourced Cinema Vermont is a statewide collaborative filmmaking initiative, spearheaded by Vermont’s community media centers, including...
New era for MMU football; BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille to lean on veteran linemen
As part of our annual kickoff to the Vermont high school football season, the Free Press headed out to the first day of preseason practices. With 31 teams opening up training camp Monday, the Free Press checked out two programs eager to get things rolling: Division II's Mount Mansfield in Jericho and BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille,...
Lyndon grad Paige Daley '22 takes over as Hornet volleyball coach
Lyndonville, VT - Vermont State University Lyndon alumna Paige Daley, Class of 2022, has been named Head Volleyball Coach, succeeding Bill Reilly, who stepped down following the 2023 season. Daley has been serving as Lyndon's Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach the past two seasons, and will continue ion that role as...
West Nile Virus Detected in Essex Junction
Please be advised that the State Health Department recently collected mosquitoes in both the City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex, which have tested positive for West Nile Virus. When the virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, most people don’t get sick, but some get symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The sickness can become quite serious in some people, and those age 50 or older are at the highest risk. Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to protect yourself:
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
David Zuckerman, John Rodgers win Vermont’s lieutenant governor primaries
Zuckerman, the current lieutenant governor, defeated Thomas Renner in the Democratic primary. Rodgers, a former Democratic state legislator, beat Gregory Thayer in the Republican race. Read the story on VTDigger here: David Zuckerman, John Rodgers win Vermont’s lieutenant governor primaries.
Body of missing swimmer may have been recovered at Warren Falls, police say
WARREN, Vt. — Vermont State Police say they believe they have found the body of a swimmerwho went missing in the Mad River Valley on Saturday. Vermont State Police say 35-year-old Tuan Baldino of Paramus, New Jersey, went missing while swimming at Warren Falls on Saturday. Search and rescue crews had been searching for him since.
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