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Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
University of Vermont researchers study impact of flooding on Lake Champlain water quality
University of Vermont scientists studying Lake Champlain are assessing changes in water quality following recent flooding in Vermont. Numerous rivers empty into Lake Champlain and scientists are measuring water clarity as floodwaters empty into the 100-mile-long lake. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and Lake Champlain Sea Grant hosted cruises on the University of Vermont research vessel recently for officials to observe a plume of turbid water extending into the lake.
Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options
Officials have received 111 self-reports of flood damage at rental properties stemming from the most recent flood through the 211 system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options.
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Amor and Psyche’ plays at Living Room Theatre through August 4
Living Room Theatre in North Bennington, Vt. Opposites attract. Amor, or love, and Psyche, or soul, for example. Psyche represents the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, while love, or sensual attraction, is the physical side of things. Put the two together and you have the essence of this play: the material and the ethereal in conversation with one another. They struggle to bring their attraction and affection to fruition and come perilously close to failure. However, the soul persists, and the result of her hard work is delight.
Man faces multiple drug trafficking charges in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont authorities arrested a Massachusetts man on Thursday afternoon following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug distribution in Washington County. Rafael Santos, 37, from Springfield, was taken into custody by the Vermont Drug Task Force in collaboration with the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at 1159 Ripley Road.
Here are five events coming to Colchester soon
Details: UVM Extension Gardener Volunteers will be working in the library gardens most Saturdays, May to September. Please interrupt them with your questions!. Where: Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Details: This three-day event features German and European cars and plenty of activities for everyone to learn more about these vehicles....
“The Forgotten” film premiere in Proctorsville
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – A year after the catastrophic floods that devastated Vermont, many are still rebuilding. Residents of Cavendish and Proctorsville are among them. Stefan Beaumont and Wendy E. Reynolds of Red Vault Productions know firsthand what it is like to have to put their lives back together after they lost their home and business in last year’s flooding. As the anniversary approached, they planned to premiere the short film they created during the tumultuous past year.
Connecticut man arrested on drug charges in Burlington, Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Connecticut man was arrested on drug charges following a police operation in Burlington earlier this week. The Burlington Police Department arrested 37-year-old Christopher Stevens, of Hartford, on Tuesday following an investigation into drug activity at a home on Buell Street. According to police, investigators had...
MHS/MUHS alums seek hall of famers
The Middlebury High School/ Middlebury Union High School Hall of Fame was first started in 1986 with the induction of 12 alumni. A total of 143 alumni and honorary inductees are members of the MHS/MUHS Hall of Fame. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in...
Profiles: Evergreen Preschool helps bring up good kids
VERGENNES — “Working with kids is some of the best therapy around. Their curiosity, innocence, and unconditional love is so heartwarming,” said Ashley Bessette. She should know. A career early childhood educator, Bessette is program director at Evergreen Preschool in Vergennes. She was recently appointed by the three local public school districts as Addison County Universal Pre-K Coordinator, and will leave for that position in August.
Vergennes welcomes new gallery with ‘Soft Openings’
Kristen Grant’s love affair with the arts began early, when she was a child in her Addison home, and it deepened during her years at Vergennes Union High School. 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.
Summer spells renovations for EWSD buildings
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — As EWSD students gear up to return back to school this fall, the district has been working on a whole slew of maintenance renovations in their school buildings. EWSD director of facilities and district safety Garry Scott told the Reporter two separate facility assessments...
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