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75-Year-Old Vermont Man Cited for Alleged Assault on New York Resident in Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident in South Hero, Vermont, led to a 75-year-old man being cited for assaulting a 20-year-old, according to reports from authorities. Vermont State Police responded to a call at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Saturday, with the confrontation taking place on Route 2 by Ferry Road. A statement from VSP detailed that the elderly individual, identified as Jack Deforge from Grand Isle, stepped out of his vehicle and physically assaulted Ryan Recore, who hails from Plattsburgh, New York.
Chittenden County farms join forces to ensure their future
Through a new nonprofit known as the Agrihood Collective, a group of farmers are exploring solutions to the ever-growing challenges of working in agriculture and are collaborating on an innovative land-ownership model in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chittenden County farms join forces to ensure their future.
Waterbury’s food & beverage scene evolves, innovates & rolls with nature’s punches
Waterbury’s ever-evolving restaurant and pub scene has added some new players in recent months and some longstanding establishments have added new twists. And like the rest of the community, some have had to react quickly less than two weeks ago to their third flood in 12 months. We checked...
MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the completion of its second quarter 2024 Community Dividend funding, distributing over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities. In Berkshire County:. North Adams SteepleCats (North Adams): $25,000. Berkshire Innovation Center (Pittsfield): $10,000. The Brien Center (Pittsfield):...
Hoosick Falls woman charged in Wilton Walmart larceny
A Hoosick Falls woman is accused of stealing from the Wilton Walmart. Collette Hoag, 35, was arrested late Sunday evening. Investigators found Hoag with a narcotic substance, which she planned to sell, investigators said. She was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance and sent to...
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Hardline Studio opened its books on Friday, offering a variety of original tattoos created by owner Thomas Buckley. For him, this has been a longtime dream. He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
State takes action after I-Team exposes nursing homes not paying workers
BOSTON - The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers. The door was locked, and the lights were off at Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices on Monday. The woman inside told the I-Team to go away. On Friday, a judge ordered Blupoint's three long-term care facilities into receivership. The Massachusetts Attorney General filed the emergency request to put another company in charge of the homes, telling the court the health and safety of the residents was in jeopardy. "When new information revealed the possibility of dangerous understaffing and poor quality of care, my office and...
Keene’s Fifth Annual Wizarding Week Promises Enchantment for All
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) If you’re hoping your dreams come true this summer, an event happening in Keene this month may be just the magic bullet you need. Keene’s downtown is set to become a hub of magic and enchantment as it hosts the fifth annual Wizarding Week from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28. This event promises to be a spellbinding experience for all, with special events, new attractions, and more than 60 participating businesses contributing to the festivities.
Timothy Brennan, terminated in February as Hopkinton police sergeant, has a new job
MILFORD — Former Hopkinton police Sgt. Tim Brennan, who was terminated from that department in February after it was determined he knew about — but did not report — sexual assault allegations against now-retired Deputy Police Chief John "Jay" Porter, has a new job. Brennan was sworn in on Monday as a Milford police officer. ...
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Concord Road Crosswalk Dies
A 53-year-old Concord woman who authorities say was walking her bicycle across Concord Road at the Reformatory Branch Trail crosswalk on Saturday afternoon has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a car. The driver, a 34-year-old Billerica man, has been cited with operating a vehicle with a suspended...
Pondside property with over an acre in Lakeville sells for over $800K: Weekly home sales
This week’s top-selling property is Lakeville, an impressive waterfront colonial sold for $820,000. Nestled on a private cul-de-sac in The Reserve surrounded by woodlands, 9 Chrisjenn Brooke Lane is right on the edge of Egger Bog Pond. Built in 2007, this meticulously cared-for 3,204 square feet has gleaming woodwork,...
Second weekend stabbing leaves 3 people injured outside Brockton bar
BROCKTON — Three people were stabbed during a fight outside a Brockton bar early Sunday morning, police said. Brockton police responded to reports of a stabbing outside Bar Dino's, located at 1002 Main St. at about 1:53 a.m., Brockton police spokesperson Darren Duarte said. When they arrived, officers found...
A Massachusetts prison guard was reportedly ‘knocked unconscious’: ‘Enough is enough’
A local prison guard was reportedly “knocked unconscious” after being exposed to toxic substances, as the correction officers’ union pleads with the state for more protections. A correction officer at MCI-Shirley was rushed to the hospital after being “knocked unconscious by some kind of synthetic drug and/or...
After praising Biden’s withdrawal, Vermont Sen. Peter Welch endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee to take on Trump in November
Welch's endorsement came hours after the vice president received the support of Vermont's pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
Karen Read juror says they weren't sure how to communicate decisions with judge
DEDHAM - A juror in the Karen Read murder trial says that the jury had decided to acquit Read on two of the charges she was facing in the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, but was unsure about what to do next.The deliberating juror, who asked to remain anonymous, told WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex Monday that the jury was unanimous in finding Read not guilty of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. On manslaughter and the lesser included charges, the juror said the jury's final vote was a "soft" 9-3, with nine voting guilty. Read...
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