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Dengue fever cases are growing in Mass., across the Americas, CDC says
Dengue fever cases in Massachusetts grew in July, one month after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risk of cases across the United States increasing. As of July 22, Massachusetts is one of three states reporting the highest number of cases, according to CDC data. Cases...
Wanted man arrested in South Burlington after alleged crime spree
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - One man faces a slew of charges after an alleged crime spree in South Burlington on Monday night. At around 5:25 p.m., police were called to 218 Hannaford Drive for a disturbance. One man was taken into custody there on an unrelated aggravated domestic assault charge when police were warned that another man, Shannon Edwards of Montpelier, was threatening people with a knife in a nearby wooded area.
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings Announce Album And U.S. Tour, Share New Song
Folk country duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have announced a new album, Woodland, due out on August 23 on the pair’s Acony Records. This is a follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2020 covers album, All The Good Times (Are Past & Gone). Woodland is Welch’s first album of original material since 2011’s The Harrow & the Harvest, and Rawlings’ first since 2017’s Poor David’s Almanack. Welch and Rawlings shared the first single lifted from their new album, “Empty Trainload of Sky,” while also announcing an extensive U.S. tour that kicks off on July 23 in South Burlington, Vermont, and finishes up on December 5 in Port Chester, New York.
GMHA Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials Offers $10,000 in Prize Money
The GMHA Festival, the only FEI event in Area I, offers a great move-up course or a suitable first FEI. Join us for multiple water crossings, fabulous footing, beautiful surroundings and reduced heat and humidity located on the historic grounds of Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT. The...
Lake Monsters sweep Sunday doubleheader
Following two-straight home losses, the Vermont Lake Monsters hosted the Futures League Road Warriors for a doubleheader at Centennial Field. Vermont won both games to bounce back and head into the all-star break with confidence.
Roxbury cemetery sextons work to maintain three town cemeteries
The same Sunday drive that led to the discovery of the Vermont Forest Cemetery in Roxbury a week or so ago, also led to the discovery of the adjacent Orcutt Cemetery on Beaver Meadow Road. ----------------------------------- What stood out immediately were the American flags and war markers on a handful...
400-Pound Turtle 'Phinney' Rescued On Cape Cod After Getting Tangled In Fishing Gear
A nearly 400-pound, six-foot-long leatherback turtle nicknamed Phinney is back at sea following a harrowing ordeal with some fishing ropes on Cape Cod last week. New England Aquarium Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life scientists and members of the Aquarium's Animal Health team and Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation team rescued the turtle on Thursday, July 18.
Rochester motorcyclist, 52, killed in crash
ROCHESTER — Kenneth Meyers, 52, of Rochester, died in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning, according to police. Around 9:30 a.m., Rochester police, fire and Frisbie EMS crews responded to the intersection of Old Dover Road and Tebbetts Road for the report of an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts, Rhode Island
CLEVELAND – Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces its distribution expansion into Massachusetts and Rhode Island with Atlantic Beverage. The brewery began its market launch on July 19, in conjunction with the release of seasonal Oktoberfest in cans and draft. In addition to the fall favorite, the brewery’s entry into the market includes new 2024 brands Juicy Vibacious Double IPA and Strawberry Pineapple Wheat in cans, and Midwest IPA in cans and draft. The launch will be supported by several kickoff events and promotions.
Suspect damages Hoosick Falls Police car during transport
A Hoosick Falls Police car was heavily damaged earlier this month when a suspect was being transported. The suspect, whose name was not released, was charged with criminal mischief. The man was arraigned in Hoosick Falls Town Court and sent to Rensselaer County Jail on bail of $7,500 cash or...
July 15, 2024: An intermediately heavy Jupiter
It may be Monday, but we're still thinking up good ways to get down in the area. Take, for instance, a chance to hear a veritable ton of heavy music in the Millers Falls woods this Labor Day weekend. The RPM Fest will bring three days of metal, rock and punk from all over the state to elevate the volume in Montague. We chat with founder and organizer Brian Westbrook about the strength of the local metal scene and the need to bring it together in a festival. You can learn more and get tickets at their fundraising event Jul 21 at Prodigy in Easthampton.
Two Dartmouth police officers recognized for actions that saved local man’s life
Two local police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions. According to Dartmouth Police, on Monday morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came...
St. Joseph Hospital opens new cardiology practice
Nashua, N.H.-based St. Joseph Hospital has opened a new cardiology practice in Nashua, N.H., according to a July 21 report from the New Hampshire Union Leader. Many practitioners at the new facility have been serving patients in the area for decades. The new facility is equipped to provide a variety of patient care options, including ECG and stress testing, nuclear stress test imaging, remote heart monitoring service and more.
'You don't want to touch him': Listen as boaters react to great white shark off Scituate
A group of boaters in Scituate, Massachusetts – about 20 miles south of Boston – had a very close encounter with a great white shark recently. Intense footage filmed by Jackson Roberts shows the shark approaching the boat that Roberts was riding on with friends. The shark circles the vessel and pops its...
Man struck and killed by commuter rail while trespassing on Beverly drawbridge, police say
According to MBTA Transit Police, the man was trespassing on the Beverly drawbridge when he was struck by an inbound train. A man was struck and killed by a commuter rail train in Beverly Sunday while trespassing on the tracks, according to MBTA Transit Police. An inbound train struck the...
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