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In review: Primary results, Burlington drug use and safety concerns, waiting on federal flood relief
With primary day in Vermont having come and gone, candidates set their sights on November's general election. Plus, a new report in Seven Days details drug use and safety concerns in Burlington. And, the Green Mountain Care Board approves double-digit health insurance increases. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week podcast...
Woman charged with domestic assault in Sharon
SHARON — Vermont State Police arrested a 40-year-old Sharon woman on charges of domestic assault following an incident at a residence on Aldrich Farm Road. The arrest of Rebecca M. Neuroth was made after troopers responded to a report of domestic violence on Aug. 16, at about 10:15 a.m.
Vermont Electric and Green Mountain Power launch new large-scale battery in North Troy
A lack of grid capacity has kept local renewable energy sources from producing power consistently. The new battery is designed to change that. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Electric and Green Mountain Power launch new large-scale battery in North Troy.
Twincraft to expand into former Keurig space in Williston
Twincraft CEO Peter Asch in the Winooski lab. VermontBiz photos. by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Soap and skin care products manufacturer Twincraft Skincare will expand to Williston. CEO Peter Asch told VermontBiz that the rapidly growing company has outgrown its two Essex Junction locations and is taking advantage of the recently available industrial space previously occupied by Keurig Dr Pepper. Keurig roasted and distributed Green Mountain Coffee from the 224,000-square-foot plant off Marshall Avenue. Keurig has consolidated operations at its Essex facilities near Susie Wilson Road.
Cleanup of former Lyndonville industrial site underway
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - A former Lyndonville industrial site is poised for redevelopment after sitting vacant for nearly a decade. Daniel Perry has lived in Lyndonville since he was a little kid and remembers when the old Kennametal tap and die manufacturing plant closed in 2014. “They had a lot...
Search crews recover body from Vt. river, believed to be missing swimmer
A body has been recovered from a river in Warren, Vermont, and authorities believe it is that of a 35-year-old swimmer who went missing last Saturday. Vermont State Police say search and recovery crews recovered the body from the Mad River at Warren Falls on late Wednesday afternoon. The body was taken to the chief medical examiner's officer in Burlington for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death, and to confirm it identity.
Putney man arrested on active warrant after traffic stop
PUTNEY — On Aug. 16, at approximately 6:19 p.m., Vermont State Police troopers initiated a traffic stop on I-91 near mile marker 17 for a vehicle infraction. The stop led to the arrest of 37-year-old Christopher Billetdeaux from Putney, who was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant. During...
Stowe Cider to make wastewater improvements with federal grant
The cidery was awarded a grant through the Department of Environmental Conservation, for the roughly $408,000 that will help overhaul the cidery’s on-site wastewater treatment system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Stowe Cider to make wastewater improvements with federal grant.
2 Vermont dental practices to merge
Ludlow (Vt.) Dental Center is closing and relocating to Chester, Vt. Ludlow Dental Center is merging its services with Chester Dental after a trial period in which the practices combined operations from June through November 2023, according to an Aug. 12 news release from Chester Dental. The merger was undertaken...
Message to the community from the Mountain Valley Health Council Board
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – For 46 years, the Mountain Valley Health Council Board of Directors has focused its efforts on first building, then operating, the Mountain Valley Health Center in Londonderry. In 2014, the board recognized that small, independent rural health centers were no longer a financially viable, sustainable model. A realignment took place when operations of the Mountain Valley Health Center were turned over to what is now North Star Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center with five health centers, two dental centers, a vision center, a community health team, and school-based services in the Springfield area.
Wainwright Mill Dam removal in Salisbury to benefit surrounding environment, VT Natural Recourses Council says
SALISBURY, Vt. — The Wainwright Mill Dam is in its early stages of removal, Friday. The Vermont Natural Resources Council says the retaining wall is in poor condition and that it’s time to let the water run free again. "The removal of the dam will reconnect approximately 10...
VTSU Lyndon men's basketball adds to experience level with several transfer additions
Lyndonville, VT - The Vermont State University Lyndon Men's Basketball program bolstered its roster with the addition of five transfer student-athletes: Brandon Cahill of Tivoll, NY, Khemar (KC) Channer of Fitchburg, MA, Dakota Holbrook of Jordan, NY, Wesley McIntyre of Troy, NY, and Juan Reynoso of Brooklyn, NY. Cahill, a...
Stars of Thunder Road Steam into Community College of Vermont Sunday Special
Barre, VT — The stars of Thunder Road are at the halfway point in an extremely busy four races in twelve days stretch, continuing the march this Sunday with the rescheduled Community College of Vermont Night! The four-cylinders of Thunder Road headline the action as the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors face off in the 6th annual Road Warrior Challenge along with the final round in the rk Miles Street Stock Triple Crown plus continued action courtesy of the Late Models and Flying Tigers!
Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to enter the plea at a court hearing planned for Monday on Long Island, the person said. The person could not publicly discuss details of the plea and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Messages were left seeking comment from Santos and three lawyers representing the former congressman.
AG's office releases NYSP body-worn camera footage in driver's shooting death
New York State Attorney General Letitia James' office has released the body-worn camera footage from two state troopers involved in the fatal shooting of a driver in Sullivan County last month. James obtained the footage as part of her office's ongoing investigation into the death of the driver, Albert Melendez Jr., 32, of Middletown. ...
Northumberland police seek public’s help after serious crash
NORTHUMBERLAND — A serious motor vehicle accident early Monday morning left one passenger severely injured and prompted a search for the driver who was later found during a traffic stop. The Northumberland Police Department responded to a report of a crash at about 5:30 a.m. on Page Hill Road...
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