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Franklin County man allegedly caught with 40 bricks of heroin with child in car
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After pulling over a car in Potsdam in Franklin County on Monday, September 2, New York State Police found the driver had roughly 40 bricks of heroin in the vehicle. The driver, 31-year-old James Labarr of Franklin County, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, Class […]
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Vermont H.S. sports scores for Tuesday, Sept. 3: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school fall season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf and cross-country running. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Surgeon General Warns New Yorkers that Parenting Could Harm Mental Health
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a warning that's raising a lot of eyebrows. The warning highlights the detrimental impact of parenting on the mental health of both mothers and fathers. In a recent advisory, Dr. Murthy emphasized the dangerous levels of stress that parents are facing, noting that the strains they experience are not only affecting their well-being but are also being passed on to their children.
Champlain Orchards' Farmstead cider earns a spot on USA TODAY's Top 10 reader poll
Ever heard of a "spitter?" That's what they call the apples they use at Shoreham's Champlain Orchards to make hard apple cider. The reason is what you would suspect. "If you took a bite out of one you'd spit it out," said Ben Rule, Champlain Orchards' head of sales and marketing. As it turns...
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