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Chatham police: Vermont man arrested after road rage incident
Chatham police arrested a Vermont man on Tuesday after a motorist said he threatened him with a gun in a road rage incident. Police issued a press release on their Facebook page on July 17. Police received a call at 4:02 p.m. from a motorist who claimed he and his...
Hopkinton man allegedly fired 41 rounds in seconds at Vermont troopers in desperate flight
A Hopkinton man wanted by police in Rhode Island apparently used at least two guns to fire 41 shots at Vermont state troopers Sunday, according to an affidavit filed by the Vermont State Police. A Kevlar helmet that Brenden Sackal was wearing might have also saved his life since police...
Hampton Synagogue Welcomes New President
After nearly nine years as president of the Hampton Synagogue, Carol Levin passed the torch to Jeff Zuckerman, who was elected June 18 by the Board of Trustees. Zuckerman was unanimously elected, becoming the fourth-ever president of the congregation. The congregation celebrated the installment of Zuckerman as president at July...
1 man killed in South Hero crash
SOUTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in South Hero. It happened at about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on US Route 2. Vermont State Police say Robert Goddard, 77, of Little River, South Carolina, was headed north in an SUV when he went off the road and hit a cement culvert. Troopers say Goddard died of his injuries.
Vt. man charged with stealing gun later used in murder
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Milton man faces federal charges of stealing firearms which court records say were used in a murder. Authorities say John Turner, 53, conspired with others to steal several firearms, including four handguns, from a Colchester home. They say one of those handguns was used to...
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
STAMFORD, Vt. — Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power. The latest update estimates is that power will be back on at 2 p.m. in North Berkshire. Green Mountain Power's outage map could not provide an estimate on power restoration. Many...
Eden Ciders Releases New Small Batch Cider: Trail Sider
Eden Specialty Ciders, a leading U.S. producer of hand-crafted harvest and ice ciders, is excited to launch a new small batch canned cider “Trail Sider”. Trail Sider is a sour cider blended with raw honey from Northwoods Apiaries in Westfield, VT and infused with fresh lemon balm from Wilson Herb Farm in Greensboro, VT. It is fantastically refreshing on a hot day, and perfect to take on a hike or a kayak.
Counterpoint Chorus plays Brahms, Beethoven with Mclane, Dunlop and Markowitz
Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler is pleased to welcome Counterpoint’s Spring Program presenting works by Brahms, Beethoven, and Bartok which mine the rich lode of European folk songs as inspiration for lively and sophisticated music for chamber vocal ensemble and piano. The program features three instrumentalists...
3 accused of stealing camper, ATVs, and trailer in Salem
On June 30, around 8:45 p.m., state troopers responded to Salem for a complaint from a resident, stating a camper, two ATVs, and a utility trailer were stolen from their property. During the investigation, troopers say they found the stolen items on a property where Little and Quintana reside.
Klea Blackhurst, Maureen Brennan & More to Star in INTO THE WOODS at Opera North
Opera North has revealed the cast and creative team for Opera North's production of Sondheim's' "Into the Woods." Opera North presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's "Into the Woods" for four performances, August 1, 2, 3 and 4 at the company's summer home at historic Blow-Me-Down Farm in Cornish, NH.
Covered Bridge Exhibit now showing at the Brandon Museum
During the month of July, The Brandon Museum, in conjunction with the Vermont Covered Bridge Society (VCBS), is showcasing a Covered Bridge exhibit. On Saturday, July 13, VCBS Education Chair Jeanne Beaudry and her husband, Marcel Beaudry, gave presentations on Vermont Covered Bridges. Jeanne, a retired schoolteacher that taught kindergarten through 6th grade, discussed some of her time educating students and children with special needs about covered bridges. Jeanne and Marcel have held workshops where they have helped children build models of covered bridges. Marcel reflected on his memories of the Lord’s Creek Covered Bridge, of which he built a small scale model that is on display at the museum. About 28 guests were in attendance for the presentations. After the presentations, everyone was invited to explore the exhibit.
West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Seven to Sunset Series
Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. – RUTLAND – High school contemporary musicians will take the stage in Main Street Park on Wednesday, July 17 when West Rutland School Rock Lab plays Rutland’s mainstay “Seven To Sunset” concert series. The performance caps off an exciting school year which included road gigs, drone-captured music videos, and even a grant bestowed by Vermont Governor Phil Scott.
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