North Hyde Park, VT

The Painted Lady Cafe started with an idea and the purple house in March of 2020, said Amy Hugo and Eric Fredette. Then came the pandemic, which halted everything. But for the past two years, Fredette and Hugo have been working on the space, painting the walls, searching for dishes and silverware, filling in the pool in the backyard to make an outdoor seating area and more.

HUNTINGTON, Vt. — Several crews of rescuers were successfully able to help a hiker who got stuck on Camel's Hump on Tuesday. Waterbury Backcountry Rescue said a total of 23 rescuers assembled to help a 69-year-old hiker who needed assistance descending the mountain. The hiker told rescuers that he...

DUXBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Nearly two dozen rescuers came to the aid of a hiker experiencing a medical emergency on Camel’s Hump Tuesday afternoon. Officials with Waterbury Backcountry Rescue say a 69-year-old male began to experience chest pains as he ascended the Long Trail south of the summit. Twenty-three rescuers from teams in Richmond, Stowe, and Waterbury responded and reached the hiker around 6 p.m. They carried him on a litter to a spot where he was transferred to an ATV and reached the trailhead around 8 p.m.

EAST MONTPELIER — A 38-year-old man from Adamant was cited for DUI following a crash in East Montpelier yesterday. The single-vehicle crash took place on Horn of the Moon Road at around 8:40 p.m. Police say they responded and made contact with the driver, identified as Charles Vanderlip. Police...

GLOVER — At Saturday’s Glover talent show, some residents put their skills and passions on display, while many more showed up to enjoy the show and perhaps walk away with treasure gained at the silent auction that was part of the evening. With nearly every seat filled, the gathering held was a resounding success.

The Essex Conservation and Trails Committee met on Tuesday, Aug. 9 to hold officer elections and discuss the town’s Emerald Ash Borer mitigation plan. The chair, vice chair and clerk positions were maintained by incumbents Alan Botula, Mike Spaeder and Betsy Dunn, respectively. Preparing for the worst. The Emerald...

Dr. Rebecca Collman arrived at her office a little before 1 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 9. Thirty-three years ago this month, she opened her practice at 164 Main St. in Colchester. She was a bright and eager new medical school graduate who had to quickly learn the ways of running her own business and her patients.

Officer Noel, Officer Carlson, and Sgt. Locke made contact with an individual with an active arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody and will appear in Court. Cpl. Coulombe was sent to Tennis Court where it was reported that there was a mini-van in the parking lot with three small unattended children present. It was learned that there was a corn-hole tournament happening, and the children were accompanied by an adult.

Montpelier voters in November will have a four-way choice in the race to fill the city’s two vacant seats in the general assembly. Kate McCann and Conor Casey were the leading vote-getters in Tuesday’s five-person Democratic primary. McCann captured 1,275 votes, followed by Casey with 1,114, according to...

JERICHO — A 24-year-old man from Johnson was arrested following an incident in Jericho yesterday. Police say they initiated a traffic stop on Browns Trace Road at MMU Highschool after observing several lane violations at around 10:40 p.m. The driver was identified as Bradlee Bryant. While speaking with Bryant,...

HARDWICK, VT (WPRI) — Vermont State Police say a man behind the wheel of a construction-grade excavator tried to attack two troopers after the officers attempted to arrest his son last week. Shortly after the troopers arrived at the home in Hardwick to arrest a suspect in an assault...

The Montpelier mayor was the top vote-getter among five candidates; incumbents Ann Cummings and Andrew Perchlik also qualified for the November ballot. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier mayor and 2 incumbents lock up Democratic nominations for Washington County state Senate.

The Junior and First-Year Seminars at Saint Michael’s College create a space for exploration, conversation, and renewed global and local perspectives, contributing a thought-provoking and essential part of a liberal arts education. That is the view of many College leaders, faculty and students who are the seminars’ chief constituents...

When my beloved cat Frankie died unexpectedly in March, I described the experience in this column. One minute a handsome gray tiger was luxuriating on the warm tiles of the sunroom. The next he was dragging himself across the floor, as though hit by a car. My significant other, Tim,...

TOWN OF ESSEX — Irene Wrenner won the Democratic primary election for Vermont State Senate after voters trickled in and out of the polls to cast their ballots for the August primary on Aug. 9. Wrenner beat out Brian Shelden with her 1,621 votes to his 1,136. The race...

WILLISTON, Vt. — Chittenden County State's Attorney candidate Ted Kenney has conceded the race to incumbent Sarah George. Kenney released the following statement on Tuesday night around 9:35 p.m.:. "I want to congratulate Sarah George for her fine victory tonight and wish her well in her future work as...

BROWNINGTON — The Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village is gearing up for its annual Old Stone House Day. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, August 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Old Stone House Day has brought people from all over New England...

ALBANY — A cyclist was hit by a car in Albany on Saturday. The incident took place on Vermont 14 at around 11:20 a.m. Police say that Kenneth Stokes, 41, of Barre, was cycling south on the shoulder in Albany near Shutesville Road. Gregory West, 63, of Albany, was...