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Assault reported in Shelburne restaurant parking lot
SHELBURNE, Vt. — Police are looking for the person who assaulted a man in the parking lot of a Shelburne restaurant late in the afternoon of Aug. 17. A little before 4:30 p.m., the Shelburne Police responded to an apparent assault in the parking lot of the closed Dutch Mill Diner on Shelburne Road.
Shelburne PD officer reportedly injured at scene of break-in attempt
An unnamed Shelburne Police Department officer has been released from University of Vermont Medical Center after being treated for minor injuries suffered at the scene of an attempted break-in. The incident reportedly took place shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday at a home on Henry Street. Police say Tyler Wood, 39,...
Man charged in officer’s death jailed until trial
Bail appeal rejected for man charged in Rutland officer’s death. The Salisbury, Vermont man charged in connection with the crash that killed Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen in July of last year will remain behind bars until trial. The Vermont Supreme Court has rejected a bail appeal that...
Police search for missing North Bennington man
Vermont State Police say they’ve found the abandoned car of a North Bennington man who has now been missing for more than three full days. The car of Matthew Houskeeper, 59, was found at about 11:30 a.m. Friday near Sherman Reservoir in Whitingham. However, there was no sign of him anywhere nearby. Houskeeper was last seen in Manchester, Vermont at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. He was reported missing on Thursday after he didn’t show up for work that afternoon.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum exploring a sunken Revolutionary War gunboat
VERGENNES, Vt. — Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is leading the way in terms of preserving local history and discovering it. To date, the museum's research and archeology program has documented roughly 50 of the 200 known shipwrecks that litter the depths of Lake Champlain. Most recently the museum is concentrating on the sunken Revolutionary War Gunboat Spitfire.
Middlebury, Vermont is more than just a college town
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Swift House Inn in Middlebury Vermont changed ownership in 2020 but unchanged is its fine dining, world class wine selection, and hospitality in the heart of the small college town. The UVM Morgan Horse Farm represents the oldest continuous horse breeding program in the U.S. The...
Proctor Graduate DJ Rankins Enlists in US Air Force
Andover – On July 30, Donald DJ Rankins, Jr., of Concord, took the USAF oath of enlistment before departing for basic training. DJ, along with 41 other recruits representing all branches of the military, met at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Boston where they signed their military contracts and, in the presence of their families, recited their final oath: “To support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over [them], according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, so help me God.”
Proctor Academy Welcomes Two New Exhibiting Artists
I had the pleasure of visiting Angelique Luro’s and Liliana Folta’s art studios this summer. Entering their art studios was like stepping into another world. What an honor, and how exciting it was, to see the many different stages of their processes that bring their work to life. Both artists use bold color palettes, evoking a range of emotions and ideas.
Vermont Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Rain Likely to Impact Lake Champlain and Mountain Areas
Burlington, VT – The US National Weather Service (NWS) in Burlington, Vermont, has issued a weather advisory for those planning outdoor activities today. Breezy conditions are expected across the region, with a particular emphasis on northern New York. As the day progresses, the likelihood of rain increases, especially in areas near Lake Champlain and the mountain summits.
8 kayakers rescued on Malletts Bay
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Eight kayakers were rescued on Malletts Bay Saturday, including one person who was found in the water. The Colchester Police Marine Unit and the U.S. Coast Guard assisted the kayakers near the mouth of the Lamoille River Saturday at about 11:30 a.m., while there was a strong south wind and 2- to 3-foot waves. All eight were transferred to the Coast Guard’s vessel and transported to the Malletts Bay public boat launch. No injuries were reported following the rescue.
Vermont Recorded Over $66 Million in Marijuana Sales in First Half of 2024, Nearly $10 Million in Taxes
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Vermont’s legal marijuana market generated over $66 million in revenue between January and June of this year. In the first half of 2024, Vermont’s licensed marijuana stores sold $66.22 million worth of marijuana and marijuana products, resulting in approximately $8.5 million in tax revenue, according to data compiled and released by the Vermont Department of … Continue reading The post Vermont Recorded Over $66 Million in Marijuana Sales in First Half of 2024, Nearly $10 Million in Taxes appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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Vermont’s new motel room limits are primed to push out hundreds of households this fall
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. When Mary Mojica’s Waterbury apartment flooded last summer, all she could grab were a couple of boxes, some clothes, and her dog, Bella. Since then, Mojica, 59, has taken up residence at the Days Inn in Colchester, with the aid of a voucher from Vermont’s emergency housing program. Her efforts to find a rental she can afford on her disability income have stalled. And her days at the Days Inn will soon run out.
Hotel project at Burlington airport falls apart, 7 years after efforts began
A public bidding process for new developers will “hopefully” open early next year, according to the airport’s director. Read the story on VTDigger here: Hotel project at Burlington airport falls apart, 7 years after efforts began.
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