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Ex-Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $223,000 from Dartmouth’s Student Newspaper
CONCORD – A Florida woman and former resident of Springfield, Vermont, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Concord to embezzling over $223,000 from The Dartmouth (“The D”), which is the daily student newspaper at Dartmouth College, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Nicole Chambers, 40, pleaded...
Springfield Community Players to perform “The Unexpected Guest”
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Come join the Springfield Community Players for a spell of mystery and suspense as we kick off our 2024 season with the Agatha Christie classic “The Unexpected Guest.” A traveller runs his car into a ditch in South Wales. Seeking help at the nearest house, he stumbles across a dead body. It isn’t long before he discovers the apparent killer, but there’s much more to this seemingly simple murder, and everyone has secrets. Can you guess the solution before the play is over?
New dispensary encourages holistic pain management
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The slogan around Green Mountain Therapeutics cannabis dispensary is “We’ve got the gas,” and owner Kellie D’Elia-Laskin appreciates it when people pick up on the double entendre that calls back to a mid-2000s slang expression referring to a strong or “dank” strain of marijuana, with a nod to the previous tenant at the North Main Street location in Londonderry, Willy’s Mobilgas. A framed 1957 photo of the old gas station and garage stands on a counter.
Rutland Town officials consider panhandling info signs outside local mall
RUTLAND TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland Town officials are considering adding informational signs to cut down on panhandling after several skirmishes outside the Green Mountain Plaza. The town used to have laws against panhandling, but they were repealed in 2018. Police say the change has led to some recent fights.
Wild brook trout
Well, trout season is here. I’ll wait until the water warms up, maybe another two weeks, before I go. I have spoken with a couple fishermen I know. They report some success. There are a couple small brooks in the area I like to fish, but nothing beats a 2- or 3-year old beaver pond. I mention beaver ponds for a reason. Trout grow rapidly in a beaver pond. Trout 3 or 4 inches in length the first year the dam is built can be 8 inches the next year.
Bradford man arrested on multiple warrants including grand larceny
BRADFORD — Vermont State Police arrested a Hartland man on eight warrants ranging from petty larceny to grand larceny, officials said Tuesday. David Gilmore, 46, was apprehended on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. on Waits River Road after police discovered he had two active arrest warrants. According to authorities,...
Windsor man arrested as fugitive from justice in Hartland
HARTLAND — A Windsor man was apprehended late Sunday evening after a routine traffic stop revealed he was wanted in New Hampshire. Vermont State Police arrested Andrew L. Snide, 43, near 148 US Rte 5 after officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:08 p.m. for a vehicle violation.
May Day dance party held in Hartland
Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m.—HARTLAND—The Moonlighters Big Band and Hartland Council of the Arts will host a dance party at Damon Hall, 1 Quechee Road, Hartland. Amy and Jamie Orr, professional dance instructors, are providing an hour of dance lessons beginning at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. The instruction is included in the price of admission, which is $15 for music listening only, $20 for dance participants. Both levels of admission include free refreshments.
Spring, summer, and fall activities from Come Alive Outside keep families entertained
Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Come Alive Outside’s calendar offers a diverse range of activities throughout the spring, summer, and fall, providing family-friendly fun for all. Among these are the Jedi Trails event featuring Star Wars themed activities and free hotdogs, the Green Street festival at the Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival, and the Urban Legend Strolls taking place in various seasons, including a special ghost edition. Additionally, the program includes kids passports, offering summer paper passports and spooky passport apps, as well as adult passports for spring, summer, and winter activities. The Mile-A-Day initiative encourages outdoor exercise, with seasonal flings covering different distances, and Nature Rx offers opportunities to connect with nature from June to August.
Springfield prioritizes public safety at demo appeals meeting
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Monday, April 15, the Springfield Selectboard heard appeals from Community Restoration Corps Inc. (CRC), the owner of three properties deemed unsafe by the board and ordered to be demolished. The properties are located at 52 Valley Street, 67 Furnace Street, and 105 Clinton Street, in Springfield.
Windham school lawsuit moves ahead, but most claims dismissed
WINDHAM-Parents in the Windham School District, who sought via a lawsuit to have the district pay tuition to send students elsewhere, have had a majority of their claims dismissed. But Windham Superior Court Judge David Barra allowed a central part of the suit to continue - the allegation that Windham...
Rockingham seeks input on development plan
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. (WCAX) - For municipalities to be eligible for certain public grants, they need to have long-term development plans. The town of Rockingham is unveiling its new eight-year plan to the public Tuesday evening. Downtown Bellows Falls, which is located within the town of Rockingham, is a place...
Microtransit ride programs fill gaps where regular bus service won't go
Vermont spends more on its transportation programs than any other rural state in the country, according to a recent state report. But there are still large service gaps in many remote regions. Susie Wyman, who lives in Londonderry, said it’s been a challenge getting her 91-year-old father to his appointments...
‘A very hard way to make a living’: Herd departs Hartford’s last remaining dairy farm
With the sale of the Millers’ herd, Windsor County is down to just 17 dairy operations, from 84 in 1997. Read the story on VTDigger here: ‘A very hard way to make a living’: Herd departs Hartford’s last remaining dairy farm.
New plants available at Spring Plant Sale at Woodstock Union HS/MS Greenhouse
May 1-31—WOODSTOCK—The spring plant sale at the Woodstock Union HS/MS, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock Greenhouse, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on school days, with extended hours until 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6. Changes this year include sourcing all plants from a neonicotinoid-free nursery and...
New Hampshire Most Wanted Fugitive arrested after 17-month hunt, authorities say
GOSHEN, N.H. — The New Hampshire Most Wanted Fugitive was arrested after a 17-month hunt, authorities said. >> Story in player above is from previous story <<. The U.S. Marshals Service said Aaron Butler, 34, was arrested on Tuesday in Goshen. He was wanted on state arrest warrants for felony possession of a firearm, armed career criminal and unlawful sale of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Health Watch: Volunteers play critical role at local hospitals
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Hospitals rely on skilled staff to care for patients, but at Rutland Regional Medical Center and many other hospitals, volunteers also play a critical role. “After retiring, I felt that I really needed something to keep me on a somewhat schedule and I just thought that...
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