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Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff
“The whole system is designed to not educate a certain subset of the population,” said one parent of a child with autism. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff.
A place to be kids again
A camp that provides a free getaway for children diagnosed with cancer looks back at its 40-year run, and ahead for what’s next. Plus, Plus, Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Becca Balint react to the news that Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, there may be an easier path to federal money this year for Vermonters who lost personal possessions in the recent floods, the trial for a Franklin County sheriff facing charges of assaulting a shackled and handcuffed prisoner begins today, migrant workers in West Pawlet say their employer assaulted a farm worker and his teenage nephew, and nurses at University of Vermont Medical Center ratify a new contract with hospital administrators.
Worcester woman arrested, illegal machine gun and drugs seized by police
WORCESTER — Worcester Police Vice Squad officers arrested 53-year-old Natasha Perry after a search warrant led to the discovery of an illegal machine gun and suspected crack cocaine on July 22. At approximately 8 a.m., officers observed Perry leaving her Florence St residence and entering her black BMW. The...
Kids from across the U.S. run away to New England to join Circus Smirkus
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Waterbury Roundabout. Wind-up dolls, ballerinas and soldiers at an abandoned toy shop came to life in Waterbury recently in “The Imaginarium,” the latest show by Circus Smirkus at Farr’s Field. About 4,000 people came to enjoy the youth-powered circus troupe across a three-night run starting July 2, its second-ever time in town. Almost all six shows sold out, and venue owner John Farr already plans to host the circus again in 2025.
Waterbury’s food & beverage scene evolves, innovates & rolls with nature’s punches
Waterbury’s ever-evolving restaurant and pub scene has added some new players in recent months and some longstanding establishments have added new twists. And like the rest of the community, some have had to react quickly less than two weeks ago to their third flood in 12 months. We checked...
Trial kicks off in assault case against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore
A jury is slated to determine this week whether Grismore should be convicted of a crime for kicking a shackled man in the groin in August 2022. Read the story on VTDigger here: Trial kicks off in assault case against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore.
VSP: Lunenburg man rammed VTrans building in Orleans County, then attacked construction workers
St. Johnsbury, VT- A Lunenburg man is scheduled to be in court Monday afternoon after police say he rammed a Vermont Agency of Transportation building and then tried to attack nearby construction workers on Saturday morning. Police say Jeffrey Hale, 60, intentionally crashed his Ford Explorer into the front wall...
Chittenden County farms join forces to ensure their future
Through a new nonprofit known as the Agrihood Collective, a group of farmers are exploring solutions to the ever-growing challenges of working in agriculture and are collaborating on an innovative land-ownership model in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chittenden County farms join forces to ensure their future.
Health food eatery in Saratoga Springs up for sale
After six years, Allen Caruso and Brandon Acres have decided to sell their business Thorn + Roots. The health food eatery has two locations in Saratoga Springs and Burlington, Vermont, as well as a food truck.
A year later, Gilwee reflects on knee injury
BURLINGTON, VT – UVM women’s basketball player Catherine Gilwee was as confident as ever following her sophomore season. She had started all 32 games, averaging over 10 points per game, and was key in the Catamounts’ run to the NCAA tournament. But all that confidence was stripped away in a moment last spring. “It was […]
From ‘Verd Mont’ to Paris: Green Mountain athletes set for Olympics
Vermonters are famous for skiing and snowboarding off with Winter Olympic medals. But three athletes with Green Mountain State ties are aiming to sprint, grand slam or speed their way into Summer Games history. Montgomery runner Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Burlington rugby player Ilona Maher and Norwich rower William Bender...
Man arrested in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - One person is in custody tonight after an incident in South Burlington. At around 7:45 p.m. Monday night there was a large police presence in front of 13 Brewer Parkway. We were there for the arrest and caught video of the man lying on the...
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