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Juvenile driver involved in crash on I-91 in Newbury
NEWBURY — A 17-year-old from Piermont, New Hampshire, escaped injury after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing their car on Interstate 91 South near mile marker 110.6, police said. The crash occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m. on April 17, when the teenager’s 2014 Toyota Camry veered off the...
I-91 southbound construction could be a boon for local businesses
FAIRLEE, Vt. — As of Wednesday morning, starting at Exit 16, Interstate 91 will be closed to southbound traffic due toongoing construction work. Motor vehicles can get back on the interstate in Fairlee at Exit 15. Businesses like Chapman’s General in Fairlee on Main Street expect to see many...
Working class Vermonters admonish lawmakers for being out of touch with core values
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Rural Vermonters and farmers sounded the alarm and expressed their frustrations with state lawmakers on Thursday in Montpelier, saying they’ve made the state unaffordable and that the State House is out of control. They cited House and Senate leadership from Burlington and Chittenden County as...
Senate’s version of budget would reduce motel program room capacity by a third
The move is lawmakers’ latest attempt to scale back the expanded, pandemic-era version of the motel program. Read the story on VTDigger here: Senate’s version of budget would reduce motel program room capacity by a third.
Vt. sheriff’s deputy who caused mistrial loses job
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Windsor County sheriff’s deputy who caused a mistrial in Barre back in March has lost his job. Cpl. Mark Belisle provided security at the Washington County court in February during the sexual assault trial of Kasey Giorgio, who was found guilty. But in March, the judge ruled Belisle made inappropriate comments to a juror, which tainted the trial’s outcome. A mistrial was declared and Belisle was placed on administrative leave.
Caution urged for burn piles amid dry and windy weather
With much anticipated springtime weather also comes an elevated outdoor fire risk. Dry air and gusty winds can create the perfect combination for disaster. Fire officials want you to take precaution when it comes to burn piles. April, May, and June are typically known as brush fire season in the...
Interstate 91 in Bradford closed for ledge stabilization, detour in place
BRADFORD, Vt. — Interstate 91 South in Bradford is now fully closed as crews begin work on ledge stabilization. The closure began on Wednesday morning, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. I-91 South from Exit 16 in Bradford to Exit 15 in Fairlee is currently closed. A detour...
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