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Community backs fundraising effort to develop treatment for child's rare disorder
COLCHESTER, Vt. — A Colchester family working tirelessly to fundraise for a medical treatment for their child is getting a boost from local businesses. Four-and-a-half-year-old Henry Saladino was born with a very rare genetic condition known as AHC, for alternating hemiplegia of childhood. According to Henry's mom, Mary Saladino, AHC causes seizures, trouble breathing, and episodes of temporary paralysis almost every day.
Middlebury town manager takes a bow
MIDDLEBURY — One of Middlebury Town Manager Kathleen Ramsay’s biggest attributes, recalled former selectboard Chair John Tenny, was being able to “manage the storm, without being caught in the center of it.”. Ramsay will truly put that aphorism to the test during the next chapter of her...
Profiles: Bristol therapist helps heal bodies by listening with her hands
BRISTOL — Shoes off, body laid flat on a treatment table (or not, if you prefer not to), surrounded by warm-toned lights and light green wallpaper. As of May 2024, patients have come to Gail Creeksong craniosacral therapy (CST) at 25 Mountain View St. in Bristol seeking various services.
Profiles: Long Trail Psychiatry treats mental health with ketamine
MIDDLEBURY — Lauren Bierman spent over a decade working in geriatrics and has worked as a hospice nurse and hospice nurse practitioner since 2016. When she saw how huge the need was for mental health care providers, a few years ago, she left primary care to go back to school for earn her psychiatric-mental health certificate.
Scott: Harris needs to ‘prove herself’ to voters
Governor Phil Scott weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. Scott has recently said that he does not think President Biden or former president Donald Trump are fit for office, but needs to learn more about Vice President Harris’ views and policies before he makes up his mind on whether he can support her.
Woodstock will vote on short-term rental ordinance
The town and village of Woodstock have scheduled special elections to see if there is support for a new short-term rental ordinance that went into effect this spring. Both the village and the town approved the new rules, which limit how many short-term rentals are allowed in Woodstock. But opponents...
Bangor Police Arrest a Woman in a Stolen Dump Truck from Vermont
A woman who allegedly stole a dump truck in Vermont and drove it to Maine was intercepted by Bangor Police. The Woman Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Taking the Truck. Alicia Ailing, 40, faces charges in Vermont, including aggravated operation without the owner's consent and grand larceny. Where Was the...
Burgess takes the title at Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Everything about Mark Burgess’ strategy for the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Lowrance was high risk, but the risk was well worth the reward as the Massachusetts angler claimed the victory with a three-day total of 62 pounds, 1 ounce. A...
Economic Development Commission summer social unites Milton’s business community
MILTON— Milton’s business owners see a bright future ahead. Over 30 people attended the Economic Development Commission’s summer social Tuesday evening, July 23, to network, learn and hear updates on the town’s downtown core. Darren Adams, Milton’s selectboard chair, opened the social with updates on the...
Ready for all things blue? Signature summer event returns
Adams Family Farm entered this float in the 2015 Blueberry Festival parade. The series of events return this weekend, including the parade. It will take place at 11 am Saturday along Route 100 in Dover. File photo.
Manchester and Okemo Discovery Maps under new ownership
REGION – Discovery Map International, the Waitsfield, Vt.-based company renowned for its hand-drawn, curated guides to top tourist destinations, is pleased to welcome Uday Dholakia as the new publisher of the Okemo and Manchester, Vt., Discovery Map franchises. Dholakia’s business partner Patti Whittemore will assist him in developing the Okemo franchise, as well as continuing the Manchester-area Discovery Map business recently purchased from longtime franchisee Jack Pegues. Together they will continue to showcase and enhance local businesses in both communities.
Elle St. Pierre gets surprise sendoff on her way to 2024 Olympics
RICHFORD, Vt. — After an impressive showing at the Olympic Trials in Oregon last month, Elle St. Pierre is ready for Paris. The Richford High School native departed from her family farm around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, and to her surprise, locals from the community gathered south of the Canadian border to send her off before her flight from Montreal to Paris.
AC baseball makes playoff push
MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County American Legion baseball team won five straight games in the past week to push itself back into what is a tight race for one of four Northern Division playoff berths. The local nine improved to 11-8 with the surge, which snapped a four-game skid...
Champs top Marlins on fun night
Scores are kept for summer swimming, and the record shows that on Tuesday the visiting Vergennes Champs defeated the Middlebury Marlins, 308-185. 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.
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