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New York State Says NO To Gas Powered Mowers, Blowers
As July begins, summer in New York State is well underway and the grass and weeds are growing. A blast of heavy rain to start the weekend, followed by a sunny and warm week, is going to keep landscapers and homeowners busy. But in various parks and public places across...
Where’s Waldo? And who has a truly spooky story to share?
Two special events at Bridgeside Books involve working with other local businesses this month to hunt for Waldo and tapping community creativity for the store’s annual Spooky Tales event ahead of Halloween. Where’s Waldo in Waterbury?. The Where’s Waldo Waterbury scavenger hunt is on for the month of...
Kyle McCausland & Mitchell Schroeder Garner CSC Academic All-America Honors
Kyle McCausland and Mitchell Schroeder of the Middlebury baseball team were each named College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America honorees. Schroeder landed a place on the second team, while McCausland earned a third-team spot. HONOREE HIGHLIGHTS. Schroeder (Second Team) Schroeder is receiving his master's degree in international policy and development...
Employees’ union files workforce safety complaint over excessive heat at Springfield prison
Prison staff were hospitalized after experiencing heat stroke symptoms, the union’s leader said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Employees’ union files workforce safety complaint over excessive heat at Springfield prison.
Glover board hears from Shadow Lake Road denizens
GLOVER — Several Shadow Lake Road residents showed up at the June 27 select board meeting here to ask when it will be paved. More than 20 people came out, but let Winston Harper do most of the talking for the group, on the subject of the road, which had its blacktop removed after frost heaves made the surface rough.
Driver arrested after high-speed chase in Londonderry, charged with DUI and other offenses
LONDONDERRY — A routine response to a report of a driver slumped over the wheel turned into a high-speed pursuit on June 30, leading to the arrest of a Tilton man by the Londonderry Police Department. At approximately 12:57 p.m., officers from the LPD, alongside Londonderry Fire Department personnel,...
Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences
Members of the Windsor town staff and Windsor Town Council gathered Monday, June 17, to review revised floor plans for a new municipal building that were recently provided by Moseley Architects. Staff and council members shared their design preferences among the three different floor plan options provided, and they also shared new design ideas developed […] The post Staff, council share Windsor Town Hall design preferences appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Ludlow community reflects on historic floods one year later
LUDLOW, Vt. — The ski town of Ludlow is still contending with the Black River overwhelming much of the lower-lying parts of town in July of 2023. As the year anniversary closes in, many residents are still deciding if they should accept buyouts from FEMA or raise their houses higher off the ground as a mitigation measure.
Retiring Chief Gowans Honored by City Council: District Heat Rates Stay the Same
Montpelier Mayor Jack McCullough gave the key to the city to retiring Montpelier Fire Chief Robert Gowans on June 26. Gowans announced his retirement earlier this year after 45 years with the fire department, which began July 12, 1979. Gowans was promoted to Lieutenant in 1996, and then to deputy fire chief in 2008. He became fire chief on May 1, 2011. Gowans also graduated from Montpelier High School in 1975 and then served in the United States Navy.
Swanton teen faces multiple charges after high-speed chase, crash
RICHFORD — A 19-year-old from Swanton was arrested late Sunday night after leading Vermont State Police on a high-speed chase that ended in a collision with a parked car in Berkshire. Camden Learned is facing charges including DUI, attempting to elude, negligent operation, criminal DLS, and disorderly conduct following...
The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage
PUTNEY – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Centered around the charismatic, airtight harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix compelling originals and unexpected interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out the Sisters’ unique brand of classic country, as Miller, Bode, and their remarkably versatile band conjure up a singular blend of heart, humor, and virtuosic musicianship. Their rollicking music is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Like the country artists they admire, the Sisters sing about traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse, and staying strong in the face of relationships gone wrong, albeit with a contemporary sensibility.
Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda retires after 25 years of service
LUDLOW, Vt. – Retiring Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda waved as he exited the Ludlow Fire Station on Sunday, June 30, at 12 p.m. Kolenda was being honored with a boisterous “escort home,” sirens blaring and lights flashing in celebration of the chief’s last day on the job. Kolenda recently announced his retirement from the department, after serving the town for 25 years.
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) - A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch that progress wash down the drain last summer. A year later, they’re ready to put a cork in the damage once and for all.
Tee Up for Success: B2B Golf Classic drives networking and fun
MANCHESTER – The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association (MBA) hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. Under sunny skies, 17 teams, consisting of over 60 business and nonprofit...
Fresh Cut Film Festival in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – SAPA TV has partnered up with WCFR to present Springfield’s first film festival. On July 12, from 5-7 p.m., winning films will be shown at the Springfield Cinemas 3. The Fresh Cut Film Festival is focusing on filmmakers in the rural Vermont area, and reaching...
School District Merger Discussion Likely to Resume
Amid infrastructure, flooding, and enrollment challenges, local school boards are considering taking steps toward a formal study of a merger between Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools and the neighboring Washington Central Unified Union School District. During the June 19 school board meeting at Montpelier High School, Chairperson Jim Murphy told fellow...
Moran Shines in First SCoNE Win at Bear Ridge Speedway
Young New Yorker earns Hard Charger Award, takes over point lead. BRADFORD, Vt. (July 1, 2024) – It seemed like only a matter time before Chase Moran would break into victory lane with the McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour. The Fultonville, N.Y., youngster did it in style on Sunday, June 30 at Bear Ridge Speedway, charging from 10th on the starting grid to take the lead late in the A-Main and score the first Sprint Car win of his young career.
Idaho midfielder Carson Hughes commits to VTSU Lyndon men's soccer
Lyndonville, VT - Carson Hughes of Priest River Lamanna High School in Priest River, ID, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's soccer program for the Fall 2024 semester. Hughes will study Criminal Justice at Lyndon. Hughes, a center midfielder, was a three-year starter on the...
Brattleboro Retreat launches Unravelling podcast to enrich the conversation on mental health
VermontBiz With nearly two centuries of service as a non-profit psychiatric hospital, the Brattleboro Retreat proudly launches its latest educational outreach initiative: the Unravelling podcast. Hosted by therapist Kurt White and journalist Mary Wilson, Unravelling seeks to enrich the conversation on mental health by delving into the often-overlooked complexities, providing a more nuanced perspective than typically found in public discourse.
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