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DUI charges following single-vehicle crash in Morgan
MORGAN — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT RT 111 near Twin Camps Rd at 7:37 p.m. Thursday where they arrested a Derby woman for suspected impaired driving. Tara Cote, 35, of Derby, was driving her 2022 Audi Q3 when she crashed, causing front-end damage to her vehicle.
Derby Line man arrested in connection with ATM theft, truck arson
NORTH TROY — Vermont State Police have arrested a Derby Line man in connection with the theft of an ATM from a closed Newport Center restaurant and the subsequent arson of a stolen truck and cattle trailer in North Troy. Travis Columbia, 46, was arrested today following an investigation...
Local twins receive 2024 Glenn Bonin Memorial lifetime hunting licenses
NEWPORT — Twins Eden and Claire Gray have been honored with the 2024 Glenn Bonin Memorial Lifetime Hunting Licenses, a tribute to the twins’ potential as responsible and skilled hunters, and a nod to their family’s close connection with the late Glenn Bonin. Organizers said their mom...
Newport man faces federal gun charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Newport man is facing federal charges in connection with several guns stolen from a local shop. According to court paperwork, Tucker Jacobs, 27, was arrested last week in violation of a court-ordered curfew. When police searched him, they say they found one of the 10 guns stolen from Wrights Sports Supply on April 15th. They say he also had a photo of numerous guns connected to that incident on his phone.
US: Wild Bear Spotted At Household Terrace In Colebrook, New Hampshire
A wild bear was spotted at a household terrace in Colebrook, New Hampshire on April 24. The video shows the bear climbing down from the deck table. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@JollesMary via Spectee”. NOTE: looped video Video Location: Colebrook, New Hampshire, US Video Recording Date/Time: April 24, 2024.
Miss Vermont competition crowns winners
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Miss Vermont competition earlier this month crowned its winners. Meara Seery of Brattleboro and Charlee Royer of Newport were crowned Miss Vermont and Miss Vermont Teen for 2024. Seery is a 2022 graduate of The George Washington University and works as a digital producer for...
Pair of storms in April 1893 toppled luxury hotel being built in Colebrook
COLEBROOK, N.H. — In the late 1800s, a group of businessmen decided to build a large luxury hotel on 250 acres atop Lombard's Hill, overlooking the community of Colebrook. The plan was to construct a $50,000, 102-room, first-class hotel with the incredible natural surroundings being the big draw. The...
Orleans County man arrested for firing pistol in ‘reckless manner’
A man from Jay is due in court Monday in Newport after being arrested for firing a gun in what police describe as a “reckless manner.”. Vermont State Police accuse Benjamin Zev, 56, of firing a pistol near a man who was traveling on North Jay Road. This reportedly happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday; no one was hurt.
New children’s book penned by Vermont author and illustrator
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new children’s book is out this month by Vermont author Tanya Sousa and illustrator Marcia Blanco. “Rescued,” according to Sousa, is about dogs’ language and kids’ understanding that dogs have a way of speaking, and how to recognize some of that language.
Driver arrested for speeding, eluding police I-91 Orleans
ORLEANS — A Montreal woman led Vermont State Police on a high-speed chase Monday afternoon before being apprehended near Derby. At about 4:15 p.m., a trooper from the Derby Barracks clocked a Subaru Impreza traveling at 95 mph in a 65 mph zone on the northbound side of I-91 in Orleans.
Derby Line woman faces multiple charges after high-speed chase and crash
NEWPORT — Cristina Fortin, a 49-year-old resident of Derby Line, pleaded not guilty to several charges related to a police pursuit that ended in a crash on April 14. The charges include felony negligent driving while eluding an officer, reckless or grossly negligent driving, excessive speed, and several other related offenses.
Newport kindergartner wins in statewide art and storytelling contest
NEWPORT — A young student from Newport identified only as Hazel, has been recognized for her creative talents in the 2024 Growing Works of Art contest, organizers announced on Friday. Hazel, a kindergarten student, clinched the top spot for her grade with her entry titled “B is for Branches,”...
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