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2024 Statewide Housing Conference Keynote Speaker: Heather McGhee
The 2024 Statewide Housing Conference Planning Committee is thrilled to announce Heather McGhee as this year’s conference keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Thursday November 14th in South Burlington. Heather is an author, national political contributor, educator, and public policy leader. For nearly two decades, Heather helped...
Third Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Vandalizing Journalists’ and Family’s Homes
A 46-year-old New Hampshire man pleaded guilty this week in federal court in Boston for his role in two conspiracies to harass and intimidate two journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio. The harassment and intimidation of the victims included the vandalism—on five separate occasions—of the victims’ homes and the...
Vermont Philharmonic presents two Summer Pops concerts
Vermont’s outdoor summer concert scene continues in August with the Vermont Philharmonic playing two Summer Pops concerts -- one each in Duxbury and North Hero. The first will be held beside the pond at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. The North Hero concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shore Acres Inn overlooking Lake Champlain.
Middlebury man cited for disturbing the peace by telephone 334 times
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — On Tuesday, the Middlebury Police Department, in collaboration with state police, issued a citation for 41-year-old Cormick M. Cantwell of Middlebury to appear in court. According to police, Cantwell is scheduled to answer charges of "disturbing the peace by use of a telephone." Police say Cantwell...
Burlington North Avenue assault ends in arrest
BURLINGTON, Vt. — At approximately 11:01 a.m., the Burlington Police Department responded to a reported assault on North Avenue. Police say they determined that 37-year-old Robert Warner had struck the victim several times in the head. The victim was evaluated and transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Last call for the Craftsbury Vibrations
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Hundreds of people spread out over the common, Sunday evening for the final performance of a beloved local band. The Craftsbury Vibrations, which under the leadership of Bernie Lussier has been entertaining listeners and dancers for six decades, played a final show for the friendly crowd.
Morgan board has watery meeting
MORGAN — The select board addressed the aftermath of recent flooding at its meeting Monday night. Although not as intense as it was in 2023, this year’s flood caused ground waters to swell enough to leave residents with all-too-familiar damage. Fortunately, moving toward repairs and preparations for future storms hasn’t been as difficult, even if it isn’t going as quickly as some might desire.
Egg toss at Irasburg Church Fair
Two teams line up and fire eggs back and forth at the Irasburg Church Fair. The intent was for pairs of egg throwers to get farther and farther away from each other, but, eggs being what they are, many of the missiles disintegrated on impact to messy effect…. …to read...
Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
UNH Makes Space Technology Available to Industry
When engineers at Creare wanted to test their space instruments destined for Saturn’s largest moon, they turned to the University of New Hampshire. Creare, an engineering and research firm based in Hanover, N.H., needed access to a local facility that could simulate the space environment; UNH’s thermal vacuum chamber met their stringent requirements.
Latvian Cyber Delegation visits Norwich University
Norwich University recently had the privilege of welcoming five representatives from the Latvian government to increase the exchange of knowledge on Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and to discuss its utilization by different countries and agencies. This visit was a part of the delegation’s tour throughout the state of Vermont, representing an ongoing effort to enhance U.S.-Latvia collaboration on cybersecurity measures. The visit was sponsored by the Open World Leadership Council and hosted by the Vermont Council on World Affairs. The Latvian Cyber Delegation spent a productive week in Vermont engaging with key stakeholders in cybersecurity; a valuable opportunity to expand the mutual understanding of global OSINT and cybersecurity practices.
Wanted man turns himself in after hiding from police in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a big police response in South Burlington on Thursday afternoon after a wanted man fled into the woods of a neighborhood. South Burlington officers spotted John Austin, a man wanted in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case out of Burlington. But...
Top local mountain bike events
Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Enduro & Downhill, Killington. This showdown at the Killington Bike Park is a major event for downhill and enduro mountain bike racers on the East Coast. The largest prize purse is awarded to riders who conquer both disciplines. This multi-day event attracts racers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Racers compete on challenging natural and man-made trails that wind through Killington’s three distinct mountain areas.
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers. Earlier this month in the small Adirondack community of Bloomingdale, several dozen people packed the Hex and Hop Brewery’s wooden picnic tables to participate in a crusade. They listened to a presentation on the history of...
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