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Rutland City officials voice concerns over voter turnout before primary
RUTLAND, Vt. — City officials are getting ready for Tuesday’s major party primary election in Rutland. Voters have been casting their ballot for several weeks through mail-in or ballot drop-offs, but city officials have voiced concerns about voter turnout. According to the City Clerk's Office, absentee and early...
End may be in sight for longstanding Tunbridge trails dispute
John Echeverria and Carin Pratt, who have owned the 325-acre Dodge Farm at the top of Strafford Road since 2015, have argued in court that the Tunbridge Selectboard lacks the authority to maintain or designate appropriate use of legal trails in town. Read the story on VTDigger here: End may be in sight for longstanding Tunbridge trails dispute.
Football Announces the 2024 Coaching Staff
NORTHFIELD, Vt.- Ahead of his first season as Head Coach, Bill Russell announced his staff for the upcoming campaign with five new faces, two returnees from last year, and one coming back for his second stint. In addition to the new hires, there will be new titles for Russell's staff.
Vermont Classic: A treasure trove of ’26 specialists shined
ESSEX, Vt. – The Green Mountain State’s biggest lacrosse tournament took place in mid-July and featured multiple club teams from the region. Taking place over two days, a myriad of college coaches gathered to get follow-up looks with the Class of ‘25 and, in some cases, a first look at some promising ‘26s.
Beekmantown Class of '74 gives back to Class of '24
BEEKMANTOWN | On July 27, about 100 classmates and friends gathered to celebrate their 50th Beekmantown Central High School Reunion. As part of the reunion planning, the Class of '74 donated to a Scholarship Fund to be awarded to a 2024 BCS Graduating Senior entering his/her first semester of college in the fall 2024.
First Champlain Hudson Power cables cross U.S.-Can. border
ROUSES POINT | Work to prepare the route for underground power cables in Lake Champlain has been in process for months. Residents have been quick to note unique barges fitted with cranes that slowly move along the lake. They are working on the lake section of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), or "Chippy."
5 races to watch in Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Vermont primaries
Voting concludes Tuesday for primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Vermont and Connecticut ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins next week. Several Senate races are crystallizing in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) vie for another term in the upper chamber. Meanwhile, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), one of the last progressives facing a primary challenge this cycle, is gearing up for a rematch against a challenger who almost unseated her in 2022.
Climate change is harming us and our ecosystems
Since 1970, the concentrations of CO2, methane, and other heat trapping gases in the atmosphere have increased globally due to a range of human activities. Yes. We, as humans, are one of the main drivers of climate change. Altogether, this has caused temperatures to rise while also putting people and...
New VEDA program supports Vermont’s forestry industry
Three million dollars in total financing can be provided in the form of loans up to $500,000 with subsidized interest rates for loggers, foresters, log haulers, biomass producers, sawmills, firewood producers and wood product manufacturers, for working capital, equipment and refinancing. Read the story on VTDigger here: New VEDA program supports Vermont’s forestry industry.
Vermont has more chances to see Northern Lights this week. These are the best times
It's happening yet again. Aside from full moons, planetary alignments, eclipses, and meteor showers, the Northern Lights have made several appearances in the skies over New England this summer. And...
Springfield Police Seize Loaded Gun and Over 1000 Bags of Heroin, Arrest Two After Shooting
Last night, members of the Springfield Police C3 Unit and Squad "C" officers, guided by Sgt. Daniel Johnson and Sgt. Douglas Bernier, made significant arrests following a shots fired call on Central Street. The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, the seizure of a loaded firearm, as well as a substantial amount of heroin, according to the Springfield Police Department's official news release. The action came in response to reports of gunfire on Monday night, around 9:35 p.m., at an apartment located in the 100 block of Central Street.
Bella Bennett and Paul Bierman: A solution to landslide risk in Burlington
For safety’s sake, it’s time to invest in preventing further slope failures along Riverside Avenue. Read the story on VTDigger here: Bella Bennett and Paul Bierman: A solution to landslide risk in Burlington.
Dog film screening falls short of setting world record
MIDDLEBURY — It looks like an attempt in Middlebury this past Saturday to score a world record for the number of dogs to attend a film screening failed by around 10 pooches. But organizers of the effort — related to the Middlebury premier of local filmmaker Andy Mitchell’s new documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog” — continue to pore over video to see if their initial count of 210 pooches might have been understated.
Laker Cup to unite soccer lovers of all ages, raise funds for Colchester High School girls’ team
COLCHESTER — Soccer lovers countywide can mark their calendars for a co-ed, all ages opportunity to compete at the first-ever Laker Cup at Colchester High School, Aug. 24. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to support the CHS girls’ soccer program this year, as they prepare for a new season. Varsity coach Emma Pedrin said it’s been a dream of hers to put on an event like this to build community in the spirit of friendly competition.
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