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Spauldings to head to GOP Prez Convention
On Saturday, May 18, Vermont Republicans gathered in South Burlington to elect 14 Republican National Committee delegates to the Presidential Convention in July. Of the 14, four were elected from Windsor County: Roy and Kelly Spaulding of Chester and Gerald and Stacey Malloy of Weathersfield. The convention will be held...
Town of Rockingham and BFADC honor industrial past with “Robbie Paper” marker dedication
VermontBiz Bellows Falls’ rich industrial history and vision for the future will be celebrated in the dedication of the recently installed Robertson Paper Mill Historic Interpretive Kiosk, presented by Bellows Falls Area Development Corporation (BFADC) and Town of Rockingham. The public is warmly invited to the dedication which will take place on Wednesday, June 5th at 5:00 pm at the former location of Robertson Paper at 21 Island Street on the island in Bellows Falls.
Vermont State Police provides update on non-fatal shooting in Tunbridge
Vermont State Police TUNBRIDGE, Vermont (Friday, May 24, 2024) – As a result of the investigation into the non-fatal shooting that occurred in Tunbridge on December 20th, 2023, Hugh Shackleton has been charged with Attempted Burglary. Shackleton was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal...
Police: Hartland break-in suspect made meal, slept in bed, and left
HARTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A Hartland home break-in has community members puzzled and police asking for the public’s help. Police say sometime between May 9th and 16th broke into a home on Route 5 while the homeowners were out of town. They say the suspect then made a meal, slept in a bed, and left without taking anything.
Kurn Hattin Career Awareness Program visits Len-Tex
N. WALPOLE, N.H. – In May of 2023, when Don Lennon, Len-Tex Corporation founder and president, invited Kurn Hattin Homes’ middle school students to visit his company in North Walpole, little did he realize that the experience would launch a new program that would be interwoven with the Homes’ academic curriculum, but that’s exactly what happened. As a result of the students’ participation in the step-by-step process of designing and producing their own high-end vinyl wallcoverings at Len-Tex, many other businesses and organizations throughout the Monadnock region have opened their doors to the Kurn Hattin Homes Career Awareness Program (CAP).
Vt. man intentionally caused fuel leak during attempted theft, NH police say
NEWPORT, N.H. (WCAX) - A Vermont man faces charges after police say he intentionally caused a fuel leak while trying to steal a flat-bed truck in New Hampshire. Police say on Sunday, they discovered an active leak where about 75 gallons of gasoline had spilled into the ground from a truck on North Main Street in Newport, New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Police Ramp Up Presence on Route 4 From Lebanon to Portsmouth
New Hampshire Expects More Motorists During the Summertime. If you are familiar with Route 4 that runs through New Hampshire, you know that it is a twisty road. Traffic is usually heavy, and the road is mostly just one lane going each way. It runs through the state from Lebanon to Portsmouth.
Vermont communities to receive brownfield grants
WASHINGTON (WCAX) - Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is applauding almost $6.4 million coming to Vermont through brownfield grants. It’s a move from the Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up brownfield sites, which are areas targeted for redevelopment because of industrial contamination. Springfield and St. Johnsbury...
“Godspell” auditions
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Community Players will hold auditions for “Godpsell” on Sunday, June 2, from 4-6 p.m., and on Monday, June 3, from 6-8 p.m., at the Springfield Senior Center, 139 Main Street, Springfield, Vt. “Godspell,” conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and...
Missing Dartmouth student found dead in Connecticut River
Lebanon, NH- A Dartmouth student who had been missing since last Wednesday was found dead in the Connecticut River on Monday, police don’t suspect foul play to be involved. Kexin Cai, 26, was recovered from the river around 5:30 p.m. about an hour after a fisherman told police he saw the body along the river in Windsor, VT. Cai had been missing for about 5 days after leaving her home on an E-bike, and her disappearance was first reported to police on Friday.
Town of Hartford considering ‘banner’ policy
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - The town of Hartford is working on a banner policy in response to a request by a group wanting to honor veterans. The group approached the town’s selectboard several months ago requesting “Hometown Heroes” banners be hung around town as part of a national trend recognizing first responders and veterans.
Wilmot Animal Sanctuary Offers a Loving Home to Select Animals
The first thing one feels when stepping out of the car at the Bark & Bray Farm and Animal Sanctuary in Wilmot is the peacefulness. It is palpable. Next, there is the earthy scent of dirt and manure, typical of any farm with animals, mixed with new spring smells. Then, scattered around large fenced in areas, visitors see the reason for the existence of this animal sanctuary – a menagerie of animals, all engrossed in enjoying their meal of grass, hay, or other delights. There were a few nods of interest from a couple of the donkeys, and a glance from a very large cow, but overall they were content to graze.
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