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Class offers advice to Vt. small businesses looking to move online
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Entrepreneurs in Montpelier looking to boost their businesses by moving online are getting some advice. The Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation hosts a class supported by a yearlong grant from the Legislature called Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange. It engages people from diverse backgrounds who may have a hard time accessing help.
Worcester police seek help finding missing teens
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating two missing teenagers from Milford who are believed to be in the Worcester area. Ana Dias, 15, and Iara Neves, 16, were reported missing and authorities are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward.
LETTER: Support the school budget while opposing language program cuts
My name is Rebecca Chartrand. I teach French at Brookside Primary School. I own a home in Waterbury Center. I am also a mom to two Brookside Primary School students. I attended the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board meeting on May 8 knowing that the HUUSD administration would be proposing a third budget to go to voters.
Vt. surplus auction heralds start of spring
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s a sure sign that spring has arrived -- the Vermont Auction of Surplus Heavy Equipment and Vehicles takes place on Saturday. From dump trucks to forklifts to trucks to snowmobiles, the annual auction in Berlin has a little something for everyone. State officials say the event in the past has helped recoup up to $1 million for state coffers, drawing bidders from Quebec and across New England.
Worcester police seize guns, arrest two after shots fired incident
WORCESTER — Worcester Police Department’s Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, accompanied by a Gang Unit officer and two ATF agents, arrested two individuals and recovered two firearms on May 14 at about 9 p.m. The officers were patrolling the area of Reservoir St in response to a recent ShotSpotter...
Pared-down overflow parking lot for Stowe wins initial ‘OK’
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) A pared-down plan for an overflow parking lot at one of Vermont’s busiest ski resorts has gotten an initial greenlight. The Stowe Mountain Resort, the town and concerned neighbors were able to come to an agreement that reduces the size of the parking lot, but would still mean potentially more spots for skiers next season.
Worcester police seek help identifying suspects in ice center larceny
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals involved in a larceny at the Worcester Ice Center. According to authorities, the incident occurred recently at the popular recreational facility known for its ice rinks and athletic programs. The Worcester Police...
SVMC Wellness Connection: May 10
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said deer fawns are being born this time of year and asks that people avoid disturbing or picking them up. Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.
Police say masked man killed in St. Johnsbury died from gunshot wounds to his torso
The Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the man fatally shot as 47-year-old Matthew Lomasney and ruled his death a homicide, authorities said Wednesday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Police say masked man killed in St. Johnsbury died from gunshot wounds to his torso.
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