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Greenfield woman arrested in car theft investigation
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Tuesday, a Greenfield woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a three-person South Windsor, Connecticut car theft that took place in April of 2023. Yanassis Ruiz, 24, of Greenfield was charged with conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and failure to appear in the 2nd degree.
Gill, MA Pursuing New Composting Program
A new community composting plan was approved by the Selectboard, beginning the process of getting a weekly compost collection program off the ground for Gill residents as a prior food waste pickup system is phased out. A “composting coop” will be located near the electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Riverside Municipal Building on Route 2. Residents who wish to use the site to drop off 5-gallon pails of food waste can sign up to receive a padlock code to access the enclosure once sign-up becomes available. The placement of the composting coop away from homes, with wood shavings placed on the ground, is designed to alleviate odor from the food waste.
Burlington delegation visits new Ukrainian sister city
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A delegation of Burlington residents returned last week from a trip to war-torn Ukraine to visit the Queen City’s new sister city for the first time. In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Burlington severed relations with the Russian city of Yaroslavl....
Independence Day celebration in Montpelier a reminder of our freedom and flood anniversary
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Independence Day festivities were underway throughout the day into the evening in Montpelier. This year, the capital city isn't just celebrating the holiday. Wednesday's events were a reminder for the community of some of the most impactful changes since last July. Though it's been a tough...
Middlebury’s Keziah Wilde Wins the 2024 Donovan Award
Middlebury's steady quarterback and architect of much of their success becomes the Pranksters' first Donovan winner. July 3, 2024 by Zack Davis in Awards, News with 0 comments. Middlebury’s Keziah Wilde was named the 2024 Donovan Award winner on Wednesday night. The three-time D-III champion becomes the first Middlebury Pranksters women’s division player to win the award.
Burning rubber: Brandon’s Joey Scarborough racks up wins at local racetracks
BRANDON—Joey Scarborough was driving racecars years before he even had a license to drive himself to school. At 14, he used a booster to give him the extra height he needed in the seat, but he was racing and gaining the experience—“seat time,” he calls it—that has allowed him to rack up wins at all the local tracks. Now 27, he’s had a great start to his 2024 season: a win at Devil’s Bowl in West Haven, a win at Airborne Park in Plattsburgh, and two wins at Malta in Ballston Spa. And we’ve barely even cracked July.
Hiker abandoned by friends found safe at Monadnock State Park headquarters
JAFFREY, NH (WGME) -- New Hampshire park rangers say a group of hikers left one of their own behind when he couldn't keep up then they lost him. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says it responded to Monadnock State Park Thursday night to search for the hiker. Officials...
Two accidents on Templeton Road in Athol Tuesday
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Two individuals were transported to Athol Hospital Tuesday after two separate accidents occurred on Templeton Road in Athol. In the first accident, a vehicle crossed lanes and struck another vehicle, while a third vehicle collided with them leaving one passenger injured. The traffic resulting from the accident caused another accident when a vehicle attempted to turn around and was struck by a motorcyclist, who sustained injuries.
Photos: Thousands gather to light up sky over Albermarle for Fourth
The United States turned 248 years old Thursday, and Newton celebrated her birthday with a carnival, a kids’ festival and fireworks. The beautiful summer weather brought thousands of people to Albemarle Field to sit, enjoy some music, eat some food and enjoy the loud, lit-up night sky over Newton.
West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
Fans pack Polar Park for Fourth of July festivities
WORCESTER -- It was a packed house at Polar Park on Thursday night, as almost nine and a half thousand fans filled the seats, the berm and every spot in between for the Fourth of July celebration. Although the game on the field wasn’t much to cheer about, but the place was still packed for fireworks as the crowd celebrated the nation’s birthday.
Tracking sharks on Cape Cod: The new equipment that may help
CHATHAM - The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is trying make swimmers safer from sharks this summer. The organization installed acoustic shark receivers along the Outer Cape on Tuesday and Wednesday. How do shark receivers work?The receivers were installed at North Beach Island in Chatham, Nauset Beach in Orleans, Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet and Lecount Hollow Beach in Welfleet.The receivers will send information to the Conservancy's app Sharktivity. Users who log into Sharktivity can see where white sharks have been detected on the receivers.The real-time receivers detect white sharks tagged with acoustic transmitters. The number of pings the receivers get give...
Plymouth man accused of causing tens of thousands in damage to church, “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags
A Massachusetts man is facing charges after damage to a church and flags on Thursday morning. According to Detective Lieutenant Michael Skowyra, during the early morning hours, the Kingston Police Department responded to reports of malicious damage to the First Parish Unitarian Church (223 Main St). An investigation ensued. It...
Vermont Police ask public for help locating a missing 18-year-old in Windham County
Grafton, VT- Police are searching for an 18-year-old male who was last seen yesterday afternoon in the Brookline Road area. Officers say that Ethan Whitten, 18, from Grafton, was last spotted on July 3rd at 3:00pm. Troopers from Westminster Barracks say that they were notified of Whitten’s disappearance at 10:11pm on Route 121 E.
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