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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.
City Council greenlights final design contract for downtown Keene revamp
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council is poised to advance the final design phase of its downtown infrastructure overhaul, marking a crucial milestone in revitalizing the city. On Thursday, the City Council’s Finance, Organization, and Personnel (FOP) Committee unanimously endorsed City Manager Elizabeth Dragon to negotiate and finalize a design contract with Stantec, an engineering consulting firm, for up to $1.23 million.
Third year of Rotary Food Distribution Program underway
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – For the third year, The Rotary Club of Springfield has implemented a Rotary Youth Weekend Food Distribution Program to help fight child hunger in Springfield. According to Springfield Rotary Club Past President Karen Longo, 54,000 students in Vermont participate in the school lunch program. During the...
Springfield police arrest teen in connection with shooting
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield police apprehended a 16-year-old male suspect Thursday in relation to a shooting that left one man seriously injured on Berkshire Avenue. At around 2:10 p.m. officers responded to the 400 block of Berkshire Avenue following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they provided first aid to an...
Kinhaven Concert Hall expansion milestone
WESTON, Vt. – On Saturday, July 13, Kinhaven Music School held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its concert hall. The nonprofit organization announced that it has raised $1 million toward its capital campaign, reaching an important milestone toward its $2 million goal. “This is an important step...
Benson’s Chevrolet Classic Movie Night
LUDLOW, Vt. – Benson’s Chevrolet is excited to announce a free community event, “Movie Night Under the Stars,” on Thursday, Aug. 1, at 8:30 p.m. The dealership will transform its outdoor space into a drive-in theater experience, featuring the iconic 1986 action drama “Top Gun.”
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.
Investigation underway after infant found unresponsive in parking lot
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A multi-agency investigation is underway, after an 18-month-old was found unresponsive and not breathing in a Milton parking lot on Wednesday. According to Milton Police, the infant was located at a business on Centre Drive. Milton Police say the infant was rushed to the University of...
Phish Frontman Reflects on DUI Arrest That Helped Him Quit Opioids & What His Wife Said When He Went to Jail (Exclusive)
"I'm so grateful that it didn't kill me," Trey Anastasio — who recently opened the Divided Sky residential recovery center — tells PEOPLE of battling opioid addiction
Crews work to improve access to a Burlington park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Construction has started to improve access to a Burlington park. Crews have started to create a path from the Miller Center at Schifilliti Park to James Ave. The path is 8-feet wide and 830-feet long. The city says its a well traveled area that connects the...
Mad River Watch volunteers report on post-flooding findings
Mad River Watch volunteers reported many changes visible after the July 10 and 11 flooding that impacted this watershed and others. On July 21 and 22, volunteers visited their field sites and reported back on the post-flood findings. ----------------------------------- Here is what volunteers found. Jenn Grant, Waitsfield:. Just back from...
Meet and greet the knotweed goats
The Mad River Valley conservation commissions and Mad Goat Initiative invite all to join them for a meet and greet with the goats on July 30 at Riverside Park in Warren. Come by to visit with goat herders and conservation commission folks, and learn about local efforts to control knotweed here in the Mad River watershed. This is the first year deploying goats to graze the knotweed and organizers want to give you, the public, a first-hand look at how it's going. A small herd of goats has been deployed at Riverside since early July and people can see them in action and pet some of the new baby goats.
10th Cavalry Apartments to bring 65 affordable units of housing to Colchester
COLCHESTER — Sixty-five new apartments are coming to the historic Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, in an effort to combat existing pressures to find affordable housing in Vermont. These rentals, 10th Cavalry Apartments, are brought to the area by Northern Vermont nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust, through a partnership with...
Pets with Potential: Meet Alfonso, the ‘Sesame Street’ gang, and Dip
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are a kitty, a bunch of puppies, and a gecko available for adoption at the Springfield Humane Society. Alfonso is a five-year-old male kitty who has made quite a remarkable recovery since arriving at the shelter. He came in very sick with calcivirus -- which caused a sore on his tongue -- making it too painful for him to eat. But after plenty of TLC, he’s now a healthy boy ready for his forever home. Staff say he’s people-friendly and gets along with other cats.
State approves emergency replacement for failing VELCO power pole on Blush Hill
Work is underway in the Kimberly Lane neighborhood on Blush Hill to replace a nearly 100-foot-tall VELCO utility pole that has been deemed an “emergency situation” due to the pole’s deterioration. The Vermont Public Utility Commission late Wednesday approved the project to start immediately after inspectors last...
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