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Burlington North Avenue assault ends in arrest
BURLINGTON, Vt. — At approximately 11:01 a.m., the Burlington Police Department responded to a reported assault on North Avenue. Police say they determined that 37-year-old Robert Warner had struck the victim several times in the head. The victim was evaluated and transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Last call for the Craftsbury Vibrations
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Hundreds of people spread out over the common, Sunday evening for the final performance of a beloved local band. The Craftsbury Vibrations, which under the leadership of Bernie Lussier has been entertaining listeners and dancers for six decades, played a final show for the friendly crowd.
Morgan board has watery meeting
MORGAN — The select board addressed the aftermath of recent flooding at its meeting Monday night. Although not as intense as it was in 2023, this year’s flood caused ground waters to swell enough to leave residents with all-too-familiar damage. Fortunately, moving toward repairs and preparations for future storms hasn’t been as difficult, even if it isn’t going as quickly as some might desire.
Egg toss at Irasburg Church Fair
Two teams line up and fire eggs back and forth at the Irasburg Church Fair. The intent was for pairs of egg throwers to get farther and farther away from each other, but, eggs being what they are, many of the missiles disintegrated on impact to messy effect…. …to read...
One northbound lane closure expected to slow traffic in Downtown Keene Friday morning
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – Drivers with a commute up Main Street in Keene may want to give themselves a little extra time Friday morning. The Keene Public Works Department says one northbound lane, north of Eagle Court, on Main Street in Keene will be closed from 7:00 AM to noon Friday.
Kendrick Perkins ‘loses Boston Celtics legend status’ and ‘booed by fans’ as ESPN star is banned from ex-player policy
KENDRICK Perkins has lost his status within the Boston Celtics organization after trashing the team. Perkins was a Celtics legend, spending eight years with the team and winning a title in 2008, but it all came crashing down in recent years. Despite being a former player, Perkins was one of...
Picture This: Jim DuPont Photo Gallery From Whelen Modified Tour At Monadnock Speedway
WINCHESTER, N.H. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returned to action Saturday after nearly a month off with the running of the Duel at the Dog 250 at Monadnock Speedway. In the end it was 17-year old Trevor Catalano celebrating his first career Whelen Modified Tour victory. RaceDayCT’s Jim...
Seven sought for beating up, robbing woman on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury
Boston Police report they are looking for seven men and women they say attacked and robbed a woman outside 218 Blue Hill Ave. around 7:40 a.m. on Monday. The victim suffered injuries not considered life threatening in the attack, in which at least one of the suspects was holding a knife.
Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
As Hullonians use less water, sewer bills to jump 2.5% beginning next month
A townwide reduction in water usage means that sewer bills are going up, begnning next month. Ratepayers will notice a sewer rate adjustment of 2.5% on their August bills, along with a $10 a month base rate increase. “The typical increase will amount to about $144 per year, which includes...
Fire on Baxter Lake island a challenge for Farmington, Rochester firefighters
FARMINGTON — A small camp building, located on an island at Baxter Lake, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Rochester Assistant Chief Michael George said the call came in at 8:58 p.m., and while they initially thought the property was in Rochester, it was actually on the Farmington side of the lake. George...
Erving considers historical demolition delay bylaw
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Erving Selectboard is considering a demolition delay bylaw that would allow the historical commission to delay demolitions of historical properties up to one year following a public hearing. Similar bylaws have been adopted across the state and before residents can vote on it, the select board has requested the historical commission further refine details to remove subjectivity in the guidelines where possible.
Fire department pursuing hybrid lane at entrance to Main Street
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — As the Greenfield fire department settles into their new station, chief Robert Strahan discussed some challenges they are experiencing such as fire engines entering Main Street to get to a fire. Strahan did note that the conditions for entering Main Street are improved over the experience at the former station.
Gourmet burger chain closes its only Boston-area location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.
A message of Gratitude from the McGrath Family
Back in 2018, 2-year-old Colin McGrath was killed at the intersection of L and 6th. Out of this tragedy came Colin’s Joy Project – a special non-profit doing great things for the neighborhood and beyond. You can make a donation to Colin’s Joy Project Giving Week Amazon Wish List here!
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