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UVM students call for new commencement speaker as pro-Palestine protests continue at VT colleges
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The pressure from anti-war protests is not easing up on American college campuses as classes begin wrapping up for the semester. With commencement ceremonies fast approaching, many college campuses across the country are hosts to a protest movement that began at Columbia University and has spread from coast to coast, including in our region.
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...
“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.
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.
Bristol woman cited for vehicle vandalism in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — Vermont State Police responded to a report of vehicle damage a on Lincoln Hill Road on April 28 at 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, troopers located Alishajane Martin, 30, of Bristol, who had allegedly damaged a vehicle’s ignition with a screwdriver. The investigation led to Martin being...
Former Bristol man gets 18 years in prison for plotting with mother to kill his stepfather
“To engage in a conspiracy that ended up luring him to that site in Hinesburg for what was an execution killing is about as bad as it gets,” the judge told Kory George as he sentenced him Monday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Bristol man gets 18 years in prison for plotting with mother to kill his stepfather.
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.
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...
Students rally ahead of 3rd Mount Abraham Unified School District budget vote
BRISTOL, Vt. (WCAX) - Students in the Mount Abraham Unified School District rallied on the Bristol Green Monday ahead of a third school budget vote in the community. Students held signs saying “Support our teachers” and “Pass the budget.”. The first vote in the district on a...
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.
Play of the Week Candidates 4/22-4/28
Below are our play of the week candidates, above you can watch the plays. Middlebury men’s lacrosse: Will Zink scores behind the back Plattsburgh Hornets flag football: Zoey Rovito avoids several tackles to get close to goal line UVM men’s lacrosse: First-year Luke Reiter takes flight for incredible goal Vote here for our Play of […]
Middlebury earns lacrosse sweep of Amherst in NESCAC quarterfinals
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - The undefeated Middlebury women’s lacrosse team took down Amherst 21-4 on Saturday, cruising to another berth to the NESCAC semifinal round. Just a couple hundred yards away, the men’s lacrosse team downed the Mammoths as well, 9-6. The women’s team will host Colby on Saturday, May 4 at noon. The men’s team will travel to Middletown, Connecticut where they will face Bowdoin on Saturday as well.
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.
Addressing recent vandalism at the Knoll
The Knoll is a place to slow down. At Middlebury, life is constantly moving a hundred miles an hour. For many students, it is a place to breathe and step back. As Knoll interns, we have a lot of love for the space, and as such, it makes us incredibly sad to learn of the vandalism at the end of March. We understand that people make mistakes and get careless, but we do implore the community to respect all our shared spaces, including but not limited to the Knoll.
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