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Welch tours flood damage in Hardwick
Vermont Business Magazine Wednesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) toured flood damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl, which impacted communities across Vermont. Senator Welch heard from residents and local community leaders in Hardwick about the challenges of recovering from last week’s flooding while still rebuilding from the July 2023 floods. Senator Welch also surveyed flood damage at the wastewater treatment facility and a local farm, where the Lamoille River took out a bridge leading to one of the region’s leading providers of local produce.
2 New York men arrested in connection with alleged Richmond scam
Two New York men were arrested after allegedly scamming a Richmond resident out of thousands of dollars by pretending to represent a bank. Investigators charged both men with theft by deception in court this afternoon, with the assistance of an interpreter. Police said the men called the victim, claiming to...
Mad River Valley Community Fund creates flood short form
The Mad River Valley Community fund has created an expedited process to help bring financial help to those who need it after last week’s July 10 flooding. “The goal is to provide assistance to community members who have been financially impacted by the July 10, 2024, flood. Please note, if approved by the board of directors, up to $1,500 will be granted if an applicant submits this short-form application,” wrote board member John Williams on a recent social media post.
Celia Ekstrom wins June Brownell Library Writers Challenge
ESSEX JUNCTION — Celia is the winner of the June Brownell Writers Challenge. Prompt: This summer is all about adventure! Write a 3-5 sentence story about the biggest adventure of your life so far. Winning entry: "Almost 9,500 feet in the air, climbing higher each minute. Somehow there are...
Montpelier hosts fundraiser to support current flood relief
As communities start repairing from flood damage, a handful of fundraisers have started around the state. This includes the big one in Montpelier today called ‘Flood the Streets With Art’. It was supposed to be a gathering for the city’s one-year flood anniversary, but it quickly turned into...
Arrowhead Lodge will host annual Milton Economic Development Commission social event
The Milton Economic Development Commission is set to host its annual social and business meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, at the Arrowhead Lodge, located at 2 River Street in Milton. Arrowhead Lodge, a popular local taproom, will be the venue for this year's event, which promises to...
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Bassist Ben Carrey Taking Time Off Road For ‘Personal Reasons’
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will play their next batch of shows with Twiddle‘s Zdenek Gubb. The move comes as PPPP bassist Ben Carrey will take a hiatus from touring due to “personal reasons.”. “With the band’s full support, Ben will be taking some time off the road for...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
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