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No injuries after multi-alarm building fire on Main Street in Lincoln
Firefighters battled a large building fire on a busy street in a northern New Hampshire town Saturday afternoon. The fire was at a building on Main Street in Lincoln, where several apartments were and Udderly Delicious, an ice cream shop. >> Raw video of the heavy flames. "First arriving companies...
Pro-Palestinian protests spread to two Vermont colleges
Two of Vermont’s most renowned academic institutions are now the sites of protests, joining the growing movement of pro-Palestinian sentiment on college campuses. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have set up tent encampments at the University of Vermont and Middlebury College, calling for action against Israel’s actions in Gaza, and any complicity their schools might have in the matter.
Police looking for suspects who stole $4,000 worth of items from Bristol Country Store
BRISTOL, Vt. — Vermont State Police are looking for two suspects believed to have stolen thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local business. Investigators said two people shattered the glass on the front door of the Bristol Country Store in the early morning hours of April 16 and stole dozens of e-cigarettes and cartons of vape juice.
“We are in it for the long haul”: Students camp out on campus in solidarity with Gaza, demanding divestment
This is a developing story. Check back for regular updates. At 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, a group of about 40 students set up tents on McCullough lawn to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The students at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment — which continues to grow as more students bring their own tents — are prepared to remain on the lawn until their needs are met, or until graduation, which is a month away. The encampment is the first protest of this scale to take place in Vermont.
Monkton teens hospitalized after rollover crash on Boro Hill Road
MONKTON — Two teenagers were hospitalized early Thursday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Boro Hill Road. At 2:21 a.m., Troopers responded to reports of an accident where a 2009 Subaru Outback, driven by a 16-year-old from New Haven, lost control while rounding a corner. The vehicle skidded on...
Baby goats steal hearts during snuggling sessions
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) -Baby goats stole hearts at a goat snuggling session in Shelburne. The herd lives at outdoor learning space New Village Farm. They’re getting snuggles all spring through the farm’s public Saturday Snuggle Sessions. Started as a way to bring in extra cash after a weird winter, the sessions have become a joyful ritual for Shelburne residents and beyond. Crowd favorites include two-day old babies, mother-son duo Walter and Luna, and friendly older goats Shrek and Walnut.
Beyond the Grave: The Robert Durst Story - premieres tonight at 9:30pm
This week on a new episode of Crime Files, the story of millionaire murderer Robert Durst created a true crime sensation and after his death – a haunting legacy of unresolved questions. News 12 obtained access to Durst's prison phone calls and follow new tips that could expose more of his dark secrets. Don’t miss “Beyond the Grave: The Robert Durst Story” on Crime Files Friday at 9:30pm on News 12.
Vergennes man preserves the art of Japanese wooden boat building, featured in hit show
Vergennes, VT- Japanese wooden boat building is an art form that has lasted centuries, combining craftsmanship with the power of tradition, and one man in Vergennes has dedicated his life’s work to learning and preserving this time-honored tradition. His work has even caught the attention of some big names in Hollywood.
Land planning sessions reimagine 3,000 acres of college land
The college is seeking public input for their development plan for 3,000 acres of college land in the Champlain Valley in various Vermont towns including Middlebury, Cornwall and Weybridge, with smaller amounts in New Haven and Bristol. Throughout April, the college has hosted a series of four land planning and visioning sessions for members of the college community on April 9 and 11, in addition to sessions for the broader local and regional community on April 16 and 24.
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