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Dartmouth Field Hockey 2024 Schedule Announced by Head Coach Mark Egner
Dartmouth head field hockey coach Mark Egner unveiled the Big Green's 2024 schedule, featuring nine home games and seven road contests, including matches against strong NCAA Tournament and conference championship teams. The 2024 schedule includes nine home games and seven road contests. Last season, Dartmouth achieved two Ivy League wins...
Vermont’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre punches spot on 2nd US Olympic team
The Montgomery runner is going back to the Summer Games where she’s set to compete, again, in the women’s 1,500 meters. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s Elle Purrier St. Pierre punches spot on 2nd US Olympic team.
Cyanobacteria in NH Lakes An Increasing Problem That May Be Linked to ALS
LEBANON – New Hampshire has almost 1,000 lakes, ponds and water bodies which draw summer visitors from the world over to enjoy their clear, clean cool waters. But there are increasing problems the state is seeing which not only pollute the lake but perhaps make it dangerous for humans and pets because of the neurotoxins they emit.
Vermont Green FC player opens soccer goods store
SHELBURNE, Vt. — Even with the booming popularity of Vermont Green F.C., soccer merchandise is hard to come by. Jacob Labovitz found that out when he moved to Vermont earlier this year. The former USL1 star quickly realized Chittenden County was lacking a local soccer store. "I had to...
Longtime St. Ann Parish priest Fr. Feltz retires after 22 years
Father John Feltz has retired from Milton's St. Ann Parish after 22 years of service to the community. His departure marks the end of an era for the parishioners who have come to regard him as a pillar of strength and compassion. Under his leadership, the parish saw numerous initiatives...
Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest
Eva Vekos faced a six-month loss of her driver’s license after refusing to take a breath test. Her attorney expects she will apply for a “restricted” driver’s license that would allow her to legally drive provided she first blows into a device to prove she is not impaired. Read the story on VTDigger here: Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest.
Pomerleau Real Estate announce significant leadership changes
VermontBiz Pomerleau Real Estate is proud to announce significant leadership changes within our organization. These changes signify our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Kendra Kenney has been appointed the new Managing Partner of Commercial Brokerage at Pomerleau Real Estate. With an impressive...
Colchester’s Wendy Critchlow runs for Vermont House: Talks education, climate change
COLCHESTER — Colchester resident Wendy Critchlow is running as a Democrat for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district in the upcoming November election. Critchlow is running on a platform focused on bettering public schools’ educational offerings as well as their funding system, addressing climate change, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and affordability, and fostering a more civil and collaborative Statehouse across party lines.
Burlington man arrested after threatening person with knife, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Burlington man was arrested on Monday after police said he threatened another person with a knife. Police said 38-year-old Abukar Ibrahim was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and unlawful trespass for an incident on South Union Street. According to investigators, Ibrahim threatened to kill...
School District Merger Discussion Likely to Resume
Amid infrastructure, flooding, and enrollment challenges, local school boards are considering taking steps toward a formal study of a merger between Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools and the neighboring Washington Central Unified Union School District. During the June 19 school board meeting at Montpelier High School, Chairperson Jim Murphy told fellow...
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) - A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch that progress wash down the drain last summer. A year later, they’re ready to put a cork in the damage once and for all.
Onsen Ramen shuts doors in Essex Junction after almost two years
Onsen Ramen, a popular eatery in Essex Junction, shut its doors last Friday after nearly two years in business. The ramen restaurant, which opened at its Pearl Street address in December 2022, was named for the natural Japanese hot springs some which attract snow monkeys − one of which featured in the Onsen Ramen logo.
Arrested and released: Four minors accused of committing armed robbery in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington police are investigating an armed robbery committed over the weekend involving four juveniles. Police say they got a report of a robbery at gunpoint near Saint Louis Street on Friday night, just after 6:45 p.m. The investigation revealed someone had been robbed and assaulted. Later...
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship. City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp. Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a...
Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show. The July 3rd fireworks attract thousands of people to the Burlington waterfront every year. Both the city and local vendors have been gearing up for the influx of people all day today....
Manhattan Pizza & Pub could be closing its doors soon, according to a viral social media post
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A popular restaurant in downtown Burlington could be closing its doors soon. A social media post has been circulating this week stating that since Manhattan Pizza & Pub had new ownership take over, the business has been failing. Since 1993, Manhattan Pizza & Pub has been...
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