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Burke Mountain Academy U16 Assistant Coach
Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) is seeking an enthusiastic and expert skier/former racer to join our team of 4 coaches as an Assistant U16 Coach. This is a full year-round employment opportunity with housing provided. The BMA U16 program is grounded in providing an expanded opportunity for alpine ski racing and...
Jane Kitchel announces retirement after nearly 20 years in Vermont Senate
The person who’s universally regarded as the most influential legislator in Montpelier announced Friday that she won’t seek reelection this fall. Caledonia County Sen. Jane Kitchel has helmed budget deliberations in the Legislature for nearly two decades. And as the Democratic chair of her chamber’s appropriations committee, she’s played an outsize role in determining which line items make it into the state budget and which ones do not.
At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting
More than a week after similar encampments disbanded at UVM and Middlebury College, students at the Craftsbury Common school are still pushing for their college to meet their demands. Read the story on VTDigger here: At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting.
Concord woman charged with unauthorized debit card use
CONCORD — A local woman was cited for false pretenses after allegedly using another person’s debit card information without consent, Vermont State Police reported Tuesday. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were contacted by Cheri Kinney, 42, of Concord, on Jan. 16 at 9:05 a.m., who claimed her debit card information had been used by Jazmyn Cummings, 28, also from Concord.
Lyndon man arrested for repeatedly violating court orders
LYNDON — A 48-year-old Lyndon man has been arrested for violating court-ordered conditions by contacting the alleged victim multiple times, Vermont State Police reported. Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a call at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 at 59 Kate Street, where they investigated a complaint involving Richard John.
First Dutch Spotted Sheep in the U.S. born on Vermont farm
GLOVER, Vt. — MKVT Farm in Glover, Vermont, is home to hundreds of animals. "We've got 150 chickens and a dozen pigs. (We have) 70 head of sheep," said Mark Rodgers, owner of MKVT Farm. These days, it's the sheep that are running the show, especially if you step...
Ryegate man reports stolen dirt bike, police seek information
RYEGATE — Vermont State Police are investigating the theft of a 2022 KTM 450 SX-F dirt bike from a residence at 1888 Scott Highway, after it was reported missing on May 17. The owner, Hunter Benoit, 24, of Bradford, reported that the orange dirt bike, adorned with “517” decals on the front and rear, was stolen between the evening of May 13 and the morning of May 14, according to police.
‘Ride for Mo’ honors legacy of slain Vermont cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
East Burke, VT– Saturday marks two years since Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was shot to death in Austin, Texas. In her honor, Wilson’s family will host the second ‘Ride for Mo,’ an annual event that aims to create something positive from Wilson’s untimely death.
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