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Duxbury man seriously injured after being hit by dump truck at transfer station
East Montpelier, VT- A Duxbury man was seriously hurt after being hit by a dump truck at the Casella transfer station in East Montpelier Wednesday morning, and police say the incident is under investigation. DMV Officials say Zebulon Maynard, 42, from Duxbury, was walking across the transfer station parking lot...
Catching ‘Rainbow Fish’ on the Town Green
For families looking for a way to spend a hot Vermont summer day, Williston’s Dorothy Alling Memorial Library has an answer. In addition to regularly scheduled programming like summer reading, the Monthly Spice Club and outdoor music and playtime, the library recently hosted a few special events for theater-lovers.
Shelburne's railroad art exhibition traces the impact of the rails on American society
SHELBURNE - Tom Denenberg, director and chief executive officer of the Shelburne Museum, was having lunch with a few fellow museum directors a couple of years go, brainstorming ideas for exhibitions. Previously, they had done a quilt show together, swapping exhibitions, and a show based on hunting and fishing, featuring sportsmen/artists like Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent. "We said, 'What's another broad-themed exhibition that pertains to all our communities?" Denenberg said. "We said, 'The railroad!'" ...
Rainbow Girls at Next Stage
Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present an evening of folk, roots, and Americana music by California-based trio Rainbow Girls at Next Stage on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 pm. Children of Divorce open. Rainbow Girls are an eclectic folk trio hailing from the golden countryside just north of California’s...
2024 Vermont Little League state tournament schedule, results
The Vermont Little League baseball state tournaments are set to begin. Stay current on this summer's Vermont Little League baseball all-star state tournaments with results and schedules. This file will be updated periodically as information is reported to the Burlington Free Press. To report results, email sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. ...
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems […] The post Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four New Hampshire landfills, state regulators say appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Grace Potter's Grand Point North to Serve as a Benefit for the Vermont Community
2X Grammy nominee and Vermont native, Grace Potter, has announced that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series in Burlington will now serve as a benefit for Vermont flood relief through her newly launched Grand Point Foundation. Proceeds from Potter’s sets on July 27th and 28th will directly benefit...
Rutland Regional Airport reopens following runway upgrades
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland’s airport is back open after runway upgrades had it closed for nearly two months. VTrans said the runway at the Rutland Regional Airport was closed for seven weeks for renovations, including paving and new runway LED lights. It was all part of the FAA’s Capital Improvement Plan.
DUI case against Vermont State Rep. Jim Carroll could be dropped
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The DUI case against Bennington State lawmaker Jim Carroll could be dismissed, according to the latest proceedings on Friday. Carroll was charged with DUI after he was stopped by police earlier this year in Montpelier for a traffic violation. Carroll ended up getting charged with driving...
Killington Access Road reopens to traffic
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Killington Access Road has reopened to traffic. In one of the more unique ribbon cuttings, a dump truck led a parade of cars and trucks up the newly constructed road. The road project paves the way for a major development at the base of Killington...
Killington hosts 23rd annual wine festival
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Killington is channeling its inner California for a weekend wine festival. The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival starts Friday night at the summit of the mountain with a gala at the Peak Lodge. Local businesses along the Access Road are also taking part in a wine...
Multi-State Measles Outbreak Traced to International Traveler, New Exposure Sites Identified
A multi-state measles outbreak has prompted urgent warnings from public health officials after five cases were confirmed, including two in New Hampshire and one in Vermont. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert on Thursday, detailing potential exposure at three specific locations earlier this month. The alert comes as the highly contagious disease continues to spread, causing concern among health experts and residents alike.
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