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Vermont floods raise concerns about future of state's hundreds of aging dams
The challenge facing aging dams in Vermont is playing out across the country as more dams overtop or fail during heavy rains. At least 4,000 dams in the U.S. are in poor condition and could kill people. (AP Video/Ted Shaffrey) BOSTON (AP) — The latest flooding in Vermont has added fresh urgency to concerns about the hundreds of dams in the state, a third of which are more than a century old. This week’s deluge from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl wasn’t as bad for the hundreds of dams compared to last year’s floods, when five failed and nearly 60...
Creative sector flood resources and reporting damage
Photo taken Thursday on the Mountain Road/Hwy 108 in Stowe, which was washed out and completely impassable up to Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. The road closure forced cancellation of the July 11 performance of Chelsea Cutler and Yoke Lore. Credit: Vermont Arts Council . Vermont Arts Council Our thoughts are...
Volunteer help is available for those affected by this week's floods
The Vermont State Emergency Operations Center is providing volunteer help cleaning up after the flooding and storm damage the past few days. Volunteer assistance is available for those needing help cleaning up their homes following Wednesday’s floods. Vermont’s Crisis Cleanup line is active and will help callers with cleanup. Impacted Vermonters can call to request cleanup assistance from volunteer groups and organizations.
Bear sightings on the rise around county
ADDISON COUNTY — More and more Addison County residents are spotting bears on their properties, and they’re not alone. A bear expert said county residents’ increasing reports of bears passing through backyards and rummaging in garbage cans are on par with what officials are hearing from Vermonters in other parts of the state.
Women’s Hockey Announces Newcomers for 2024-25 Campaign
BURLINGTON, Vt. - The University of Vermont women's hockey program announced the incoming class set to join the Catamounts for the 2024-25 season Friday. The incoming class consists of three first years and five transfers. Four of the incoming student-athletes are forwards, three are defenseman and one is a goaltender.
This Richmond couple said last year's floods prepared them for more. And then more came
Heading into this week — the one-year anniversary of the July 2023 floods — Richmond couple Amy and Dacyn Channell said they were feeling prepared for the next flood. They had a sump pump, they had neighbors who watched out for one another. "Anytime the river starts to...
Fresh Air sisters reunite after nearly three decades
This past week, Tia Reeves, 54, of New York City, visited her Vermont sister, Sara Audet (neé Rheaume), 54, of Cornwall. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
Embers in Umbra reunites Colchester alumni, brings pop-rock sound to Vermont
In 2023, three Colchester High School alumni came together with music as the common cause. In 2024, they added two new members to their group and dropped a debut album. The band’s album, “Phases,” released this past February, features powerful female vocals and an energetic pop-rock, sometimes hard-hitting sound. The band was nominated in May for three “Best of Vermont” Seven Daysies awards in the Best Rock Group, Best Pop Group and Best Vocalist categories, and in June, the group was a top finalist in a Battle of the Bands.
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