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802Opportunity is a “lifesaver” for Vermont students of all ages
With 802Opportunity, thousands of Vermonters have been able to earn college degrees, certificates, or credentials, all tuition-free at Community College of Vermont. Four recent students talk about how the 802Opportunity promise allowed them to rise above poverty, pivot, and pursue their dreams. Read the story on VTDigger here: 802Opportunity is a “lifesaver” for Vermont students of all ages.
Penultimate Pond Hill Rodeo is Saturday
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m.—CASTLETON — The summer rodeo season is nearing its end. This Saturday is the second to last rodeo of the 10-week season, which began June 29 and ends Aug. 31. Events begin at 7:30 p.m. each week. Pond Hill Pro Rodeo Company has produced rodeos for over 50 years at […]
Fireworks destroy parked vehicle in Rochester, VT, police say
ROCHESTER, Vt. — Police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that is believed to have been caused by fireworks. Vermont State Police reported that the Rochester Fire Department was called to a home on South Main Street in Rochester last Saturday for a report of a fully engulfed vehicle.
Moved back to her hometown, will compete as Mrs. Glens Falls
Glens Falls native Amy (Troelstra) Meijer is now Mrs. Glens Falls and hopes next June to become Mrs. New York. The 2004 Glens Falls High graduate is the daughter of Frank and Becky Troelstra, who own Garden Time and The Silo in Queensbury. Amy, her engineer husband Lodewiek and their...
Advisory vote set on big Panton solar array
When they go to the polls on Nov. 5, Panton residents will not only make their choices in political races, they’ll also express their opinions on a proposal to site Vermont’s largest solar array within the town’s borders. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please...
Landowner woods forum set for Aug. 22
Courtesy—Photo of Ann and Marc Davis taken by Tod Lloyd, November 2023 at the Woods Without Gile. Are you interested in learning about ways to manage your woodlot? If yes, then you should register today for a free “Landowner Woods Forum” the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Woods Without Gile in Springfield.
Lewis man charged in Morrisonville hit-and-run
MORRISONVILLE | A Lewis man has been arrested in connection with a late-night hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition in mid-July. Authorities have been actively investigating the July 11 hit-and-run on Route 22B and on Aug. 21 arrested Michael A. Hathaway on a slew of charges relating to the near-deadly crash.
Silent Movie Festival returns to Ludlow with 100th anniversary of a classic comedy
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Festival on Saturday, at 7 p.m. in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall. To make this a very special event, the main feature will be the classic comedy, “The Last Laugh”, which was first screened […]
Ludlow Labor Day events to bring summer to a close
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Firefighters Association and American Legion Post 36 are looking forward to the events they will be hosting Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 31, to conclude the summer. The Ludlow Firefighters Association Five Alarm 5K will kick off the festivities, beginning at 9 a.m.,...
Ludlow hosts fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival
Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 24-25—LUDLOW—The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from noon-7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will take place at Okemo Field (Bixby Field) at the intersection of Route 103 & Bixby Road in […]
Vermont gets FEMA disaster relief money for fourth time in 2024: Who is eligible now
Vermonters in areas devastated by the July 9-11 floods are officially on tap to receive federal relief dollars, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The state’s latest major federal disaster declaration will cover damage amassed from a mixture of flooding, severe storms, landslides and mudslides in seven counties: Chittenden,...
Vermont’s new motel room limits are primed to push out hundreds of households this fall
A new statewide room cap is prompting officials to prioritize who gets a spot By Carly Berlin/VTDigger When Mary Mojica’s Waterbury apartment flooded last summer, all she could grab were a couple of boxes, some clothes, and her dog, Bella. Since then, Mojica, 59, has taken up residence at the Days Inn in Colchester, with the […]
Springfield Booster Club Golf Tournament a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as they wrapped up an afternoon of golf at Crown Point Country Club for the second annual Booster Club Caddyshack Tournament, in support of Springfield’s student athletes. Funds raised during the tournament continue to support the Springfield Booster Club’s mission to benefit student athletes at Riverside Middle School and Springfield High School. The booster club provides funds for scholarships, individual student equipment needs, and awards, in addition to a multiyear pledge to the Springfield School District to fund the Brown Field bleacher project.
NY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
NEW YORK — New York state lawyers urged an appeals court late Wednesday to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment, arguing there’s “overwhelming evidence” to support a judge’s finding that the former president lied for years about his wealth as he built his real estate empire.
Despite Debby, Diamond Island Regatta runs
The remnants of Hurricane Debby rampaged through the Champlain Valley on Friday, Aug. 9, bringing heavy rain and high winds, with gusts as high as 65 knots. At Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, a sailboat was blown off its mooring into the marsh, and another was dismasted. We’re glad you’re...
Rebuild at Green Mountain Club visitor center undeterred by storms
WATERBURY — Along Vermont Route 100, the Green Mountain Club is continuing to build a new visitor center on the same spot as its current one. The new building is meant to be an updated welcoming space for hikers and visitors to learn about Vermont’s trail systems and stock up on supplies for outdoor excursions.
Junior Golf League: Killington falls to Rutland, looks toward fall
Monday, Aug. 14, marked what was intended to be the first of two matches against Rutland Country Club for the Killington Junior Golf League. The first was held at Green Mountain National Golf Club (GMNGC); the second scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, at Rutland Country Club, but was postponed a week due to rain. The […]
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Goes Back to Its Roots for 10th Anniversary
In celebration of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival’s 10th anniversary this year, founders Lloyd Komesar and Jay Craven curated an extra special program to take the festival back to roots as a unique space for first and second-time filmmakers to gain indispensable knowledge about their craft. For this year’s...
Monster trucks will roar in the Champlain Valley Fair grandstand Sunday, Aug. 25
ESSEX JUNCTION – ‘A Night of Fire and Destruction’ is coming to the Champlain Valley Fair with a show that will feature monster trucks crushing and jumping over cars. Brad Hunt, the Champlain Valley Fair’s marketing director and a fan of the show, said he and his family have enjoyed watching the show in the past, and he’s excited for others to have the same thrilling experience.
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