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Colchester-Milton Rotary promotes Flags for Heroes Project, in wake of Fourth of July parade
Colchester-Milton Rotarians handed out over 2,000 American flags to kids and families during this year’s Colchester Fourth of July parade. Our Flags for Heroes Project is a way for individuals and businesses to honor a special person in their lives. It may be a veteran, teacher, emergency responder or a family member who has passed away.
One year later, Acworth sees progress to recovery after major flood damage
A year after floods destroyed roads across New Hampshire, damage that threatened buildings in the town of Acworth has been repaired. The journey to recovery for the 850-person town, which saw 32 roads damaged in major storms two years apart, has been a long one. And it isn’t over. The town still has projects ongoing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2021, and is just beginning others for repairs from the 2023 storms.
Clinton Co. to host free rabies clinic
July 18 clinic comes to Dannemora with four others across the county to follow. DANNEMORA | The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The event will be held on July 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dannemora...
Men’s Basketball Garners Academic Recognition from NABC
By: Justin Lafleur HANOVER, N.H. — The Dartmouth men's basketball team picked up multiple honors from the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) this week, garnering the Team Academic Award while Dusan Neskovic and Connor Christensen were named to the Honors Court. Teams with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the 2023-24 academic year were honored. Juniors or seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year are recognized on the honors court. Neskovic was named to the honors court for a second straight season. He was also...
Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to...
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
Man charged in Vt. officer’s murder ordered held without bail until trial
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - The man charged in the killing of a Rutland police officer will be held without bail until trial. It comes after Tate Rheaume, 20, asked earlier this month to be released to a responsible adult while he awaits trial. Police say Rheaume was fleeing from officers...
With Sununu’s backing, foster children are closer to getting parents’ Social Security payments
The state is a step closer to returning parents’ Social Security payments to kids when they leave foster care, with Gov. Chris Sununu’s signature on House Bill 1598. Though, it will take more legislation before kids see the money. Dawson Hayes, who will be a Concord High junior...
Man hospitalized after being shot by a pellet gun in Brattleboro
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a man was shot by a pellet gun while driving his vehicle in Brattleboro on Tuesday. It happened on Birge Street. That’s where Brattleboro police say they identified a juvenile involved in the incident. The driver was taken to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and...
UVM Health Network to expand use of ambient artificial intelligence
COLCHESTER, Vt. — Doctor visits at the University of Vermont Health Network could start looking a little different, as the use of new artificial intelligence expands across the network. It’s known as ambient AI, and with patients’ permission, doctors can use an app on their created by the company...
Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy
With financing assistance from VEDA and Vermont Federal Credit Union, the Ballet School of Vermont was able to purchase a new building in 2017 and install rooftop solar panels, which will generate enough electricity for the needs of the ballet school. Read the story on VTDigger here: Ballet School of Vermont Gets ‘En Pointe’ with Solar Energy.
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
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