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Here are six events coming to the Essex Area in the next two weeks
When: 3-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Sept. 1. Details: Concerts, amusement park rides, monster trucks, concessions, agricultural exhibitions and more will be front and center at this annual event in Essex Junction. A Night of Fire and Destruction. When: 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.
Fletcher, Vermont, man dies in motorcycle crash, police say
FAIRFAX, Vt. — A Franklin County man was killed on Thursday following a motorcycle crash, according to police. Vermont State Police said 59-year-old Randy Paquette, of Fletcher, was riding south on Huntsville Road in Fairfax just after 9 p.m. when he lost control of his Harley Davidson on a curve and was ejected from the bike.
Retrial date scheduled for assault case against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore
GRAND ISLE, Vt. — A date for the retrial in the assault case of Franklin County, Vermont, Sheriff John Grismore has been scheduled for October. Jury selection is set to begin on Sept. 30, with the trial scheduled to run from Oct. 1-3. Grismore was caught on camera allegedly...
Orleans County residents to answer to cocaine trafficking charge
At about 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, Vermont State Police troopers observed a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 91 in the town of Barnet. While traveling behind the vehicle, troopers noticed numerous motor vehicle violations including marked lane violations and failure to use directional signals while changing lanes. Troopers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, identified as 45-year-old Daniel Allen of Morgan, Vermont. While speaking with the occupants, troopers observed signs of illegal drug use in the vehicle and asked for consent to search the car. Consent to search was obtained from the occupants. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 388 grams of crack cocaine. Allen and his passengers, 35-year-old Aubrey Bolduc of Irasburg, Vermont, and 19-year-old Ricky Hernandez Jr. of Springfield, Massachusetts, were cited to appear on Nov. 18, 2024, in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury to answer the charge of cocaine trafficking. Troopers were assisted by members of the Newport Police Department K-9 Unit.
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Woodstock Wasps
WOODSTOCK, VT – One win, that’s how close the Woodstock Wasps came to their first championship since 2018, last November. They were shut out by perennial Division III powerhouse Windsor in the title game. “Now we’ve been there. We’ve got that experience. We know what it’s like,” said Colton Kowalski, a senior tackle. “We don’t […]
Neighborhood Connections welcomes new executive director
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Neighborhood Connections is proud to announce that Thom Simmons of Chester has stepped into the role of executive director of the Londonderry-based organization. Simmons has a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently serving as nutrition and wellness director of Senior Solutions, the area...
It’s not your grandma’s craft fair…
Picture yourself in the shadows of the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while you browse through a juried fair of more than 80 artists offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for your home, or special touches to add to your wardrobe. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable...
Arrest made in Burlington homicide investigation
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police say one person is dead and the suspect arrested after a shooting on Church Street, early Saturday morning. According to police the shooting happened at approximately 12:28 a.m. outside of Red Square on Church St. Police say they arrested 22-year-old Aaliyah Johnson, of South...
Young Astronomer Wins Stellafane Youth Outreach Award
A Westfield, Massachusetts, teenager is the recipient of an award in recognition of her multi-faceted outreach activities. The organizers of Stellafane, the century-old amateur telescope makers convention held annually in Springfield, Vermont, awards prizes to the makers of eclectic telescopes that dot the field around the iconic pink clubhouse atop Breezy Hill. Having just celebrated 100 years, this year the convention introduced a new award: the Raymond Fairbanks Youth Outreach Award. And it couldn’t have gone to a more deserving recipient.
Alora Zargo: I belong to the next generation of early childhood educators. Vermont needs us.
Programs like mine at Windham Regional Career Center create the early childhood educators our state needs, like me. Read the story on VTDigger here: Alora Zargo: I belong to the next generation of early childhood educators. Vermont needs us..
Working together toward a sustainable energy future
As we near the start of fall colors and harvest festivals, the Williston Energy Committee takes a moment to reflect on our progress toward meeting the ambitious targets in Vermont’s Global Warming Solutions Act. The law requires reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 26 percent below 2005 levels by...
WVPD nears deal on new public park in Williston
29-acre town-owned parcel fronts the Winooski River. Plans for a new riverside park in Williston are progressing on a 29-acre parcel that was donated to the town in 2019. Known as the Jacob parcel, the land fronts the Winooski River across from GlobalFoundries’ campus in Essex Junction. It was gifted to the public by Peter Jacob, a retired Chittenden County land developer and one of the founders of the Champlain Water District.
Rare Canada lynx photographed in Vermont for first time since 2018
SHREWSBURY, Vt. — A Canada lynx, an endangered species in Vermont, has been confirmed in the state for the first time since 2018, and farther south than the last confirmed sighting.A Shrewsbury man was driving home on Saturday evening when he saw the large cat walking along the side of a rural road. He went home to get his cell phone, returned and took video of the animal, he said on Wednesday."Exciting" sighting of Canada lynx in Vermont"This newest sighting is especially exciting because the cat was spotted in Rutland County, far south of most confirmed lynx reports in Vermont,"...
Laurie Greenberg resigns as Harwood Union co-principal
Laurie Greenberg resigned as co-principal of Harwood Union this week in an August 20 letter to the community. Greenberg and Meg McDonough were named Harwood Union co-principals in February 2020. “This summer has been a period of deep reflection for me regarding my future steps. As some of you know,...
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