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Westfield police seek public’s help in identifying shoplifting suspects
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects involved in a recent shoplifting incident at Ocean State Job Lot. According to authorities, the shoplifting occurred last week, but specific details regarding the date and time of the incident were...
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...
Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain
Since the state’s child care subsidy program was overhauled last year, providers have been able to make investments in their programs. But some are asking if the progress made so far will be enough. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain.
'A huge relief': 2 Vermont tax sale lawsuits settled, and new law adds protections
A Greensboro family will not lose their 300-acre farm after being sued by an out-of-state company that claimed the family owed $1,500 interest on tax debt. And a 66-year-old woman will get back her house after the village of Orleans seized it over a $6,500 tax bill. Both cases are...
Vermonters with flood-damaged homes face tough recovery process: 'We have a lot of work ahead of us'
Isaac Poe knew things were moving in the wrong direction when he saw his neighbor make a last-ditch effort to clear the water that was rising quickly around their houses. “He actually thought he might help it out by going over there with a snowblower to move the water along,” Poe recounted Friday. “You know, the Yankee ingenuity part of things.”
Grace Potter’s concert series to benefit Vermont flood relief
Burlington, VT- Musician Grace Potter announced on Tuesday that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series will now serve as a benefit for local flood relief. Proceeds from Potters sets on July 27th and 28th will go toward helping Vermonters while they continue assessing damage. There will also be a silent auction to raise additional funds.
ANR: Flood recovery work in Vermont rivers and streams
A small stream off the Plainfield Brook Road in Barre turned into a raging, debris-filled river. VermontBiz photo. Vermont Business Magazine In the days and weeks after a flood event, work within rivers and streams may be necessary to protect communities, homes, and businesses, and to repair Vermont’s infrastructure.
Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery
Dredging can be helpful in some situations, but is not a ‘sustainable approach’ to widespread flood recovery now that storms are becoming more frequent and stronger, according to the Agency of Natural Resources. Read the story on VTDigger here: Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery.
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