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Second person indicted in death of Albany woman; Murder charge against first suspect dropped
A grand jury has indicted a second man in connection with the death of a woman killed after her ex-boyfriend was sentenced for assaulting her. Patrick Dean, 37, was arrested last month in the death of Sky Lemmons-Dixon, the Times Union reported. Lemmons-Dixon, 23, was shot in her State Street Apartment last Christmas Day. She died on Jan. 1.
Elusive fugitive captured in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A fugitive who police called “extremely dangerous” after he eluded them several times has been caught. U.S. marshals say they captured Andrew Brace in Burlington on Monday. The St. Albans man had been on the run since the end of June when police say...
St. Johnsbury auto parts store employee charged with grand larceny
ST. JOHNSBURY — An employee of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts has been charged with grand larceny following an incident on July 12, police said. Cody Bussiere, 31, of Kirby, is accused of being in possession of stolen retail products from his place of employment at 590 Memorial Dr.
California man arrested in Brattleboro, Vermont, on assault, larceny charges
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A California man is behind bars after police arrested him in Brattleboro, Vermont, on a number of charges. The Brattleboro Police Department was called to Park Place on Saturday evening just before 6 p.m. for a reported assault. An investigation determined that 40-year-old Brandon Bane of Stockton, California, had threatened to kill a person and told the victim he had a knife.
Magical story ballet “Thumbelina” arrives in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Audiences of all ages will delight in “Thumbelina,” an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance, touring southeastern Vermont this July. An adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way a magical fairyland, “Thumbelina” will be performed at Riverside Park in Springfield on Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m. Additional dates include Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m., at Lyman Point Park in White River Junction, presented as part of The Junction Dance Festival, and Friday, July 26, at 5:30 and 7 p.m., at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro.
Home tour of the week: A chic $360,000 condo with mahogany wood floors and more
This townhouse in Milton has a bright kitchen with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite includes a large bedroom, walk-in closet and private bathroom with a soaking tub. Bedrooms: 3. Price: $360,000. Square Feet: 1,530. HIGHLIGHTS: mahogany wood floors, primary bedroom suite. Listed by Jeffrey Amato, Vermont...
Waterbury CReW organizes volunteers for multi-town flood cleanup
WATERBURY, Vt. — Over the weekend, volunteers from across the state went to Waterbury to help clean up flood damage. The community has seen three floods in one year and many said there's a lot of work that needs to be done for residents. "They've had a lot of...
Gravel roads tell Vermont’s story top to bottom on VTXL cycling route
Joe Cruz, who mapped out the route, poses on a part of the VTXL gravel cycling path. Photo by Charlotte Oliver. The trail demands much of the rider and offers rewards. Its 301 miles are peppered with 30,300 feet in total climb — all on public dirt roads between a dozen rocky sections.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Saratoga Springs business offers special care for violins
Sixth Generation Strings offers care for special care for violins. A family-owned business with a rich history is a popular spot for musicians in Saratoga Springs. Sixth Generation Strings dates back to the mid-1800s in Europe. The age-old tradition of violin making is being carried on today by Thomas Dunn,...
Hudson kid, 10, seeks votes in national mullet contest
A Hudson student is rocking the “business in the front, party in the back” hairstyle and is ready to compete on a national stage. Louis Scoffier, 10, is going into fifth grade at Hudson City Schools. His dad, Richard, told NewsChannel 13 that for the second year in a row, he is participating in the Mullet Champ USA Mullet competition raising money for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors.
Russell Sage College selling some buildings on Troy campus
Russell Sage College has begun selling a couple buildings on the outskirts of its main campus in Troy. The sales were part of a strategic facilities plan made a couple of years ago. Properties include 39-45 Congress St., which currently serves as residential hall spaces, and storefronts at 47 and...
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