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Man arrested on DUI charge in East Montpelier

EAST MONTPELIER, VT — A Barre City man was arrested on a drug-related DUI charge following a single-vehicle crash on Route 14. Travis Guy, 58, of Barre City, was identified as the operator of the vehicle involved in the crash on Nov. 4, 2026, at 8:57 a.m. Troopers from...

East Montpelier, VT · 2d

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Man charged with abandoning baby in Montpelier

MONTPELIER, VT — A Montpelier man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly abandoning an infant in a stroller and threatening police officers with a knife. The Montpelier Police Department received multiple reports at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2026, of a highly intoxicated male pushing a baby in a stroller near Main Street and State Street.

Montpelier, VT · 2d

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Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center

Residents in Washington County advanced the effort to build a new East Montpelier campus for the Central Vermont Career Center, expanding its enrollment size. Read the story on VTDigger here: Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center .

Washington County, VT · 1d

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Lincoln, Vermont Neighbors Fight Beta CEO's Backyard Airstrip for Years

A 900-foot grass landing strip on a 130-acre Lincoln, Vermont estate has turned neighbor against neighbor, cost one opponent an estimated $300,000, and triggered no-trespass orders against 23 people. The strip belongs to Kyle and Katie Clark, who want to fly small gas-powered planes from their property, and the fight over it has now reached the Vermont Supreme Court.

Lincoln, VT · 1d

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Vermont stores feel ripple effect of strike at grocery distributor

Some Vermont grocers say deliveries have been delayed since the strike by warehouse workers in New Hampshire began Monday. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont stores feel ripple effect of strike at grocery distributor .

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Central Vermont Career Center bond vote passes

In a major turnaround, Central Vermont voters approved a $54 million bond for a scaled-down proposal to expand career and technical education.

Barre, VT · 1d

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Pandemic Moves to the Countryside Strained Housing in Rural Northeast Towns

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many city residents headed for small towns and the countryside. Little is known about what this shift meant for the American communities that took in the newcomers. Fresh arrivals can bring new energy, but a rapid influx can also strain housing and services in places with limited resources. The question matters beyond the pandemic: as climate change worsens, more people are expected to relocate to escape floods, heat and other hazards, and the northeastern United States is seen as a likely destination.

New Hampshire · 2d

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The U.S. State Capital Without a McDonald's

There’s a city in America where the Golden Arches simply do not exist. No drive-thru. No value meal. No familiar red-and-yellow sign glowing from a strip mall. While this might sound like a quirk from a small town somewhere off the beaten path, this city is actually a state capital – the seat of government ... Read more

Montpelier, VT · 22h

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Man cited for excessive speed in Newbury

NEWBURY, VT — Vermont State Police cited a New Hampshire man for excessive speed and negligent operation after clocking his vehicle at nearly twice the posted speed limit on Halloween night. Troopers on routine patrol observed a motor vehicle traveling at 98 mph in a posted 50 mph zone...

Newbury, VT · 2d

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Does Vermont Rifle Season Allow Antlerless Deer in 2026?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rifle deer season 2026 in Vermont opens Saturday, November 14, and the biggest change in years is that you can now take a doe with a rifle during it. For decades, the November rifle season was a bucks-only affair. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board approved the rifle doe rule on a 7-5 vote, and … This article, Does Vermont Rifle Season Allow Antlerless Deer in 2026? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Wisconsin: What State and Federal Rules Allow • Do You Need a Draw Tag to Hunt Deer in New Mexico? • Rhode Island Deer Season 2026-27 Starts September 15 and Runs to January 31

Vermont · 2h

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Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back.

A Curtis Fund scholarship closed Makayla Towne’s college funding gap and opened the door to more than a degree. Now a Clark University senior preparing for medical school, she plans to return to Vermont as a psychiatrist serving neurodivergent teens—and give back to the community that raised her. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back. .

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Vermont estate owners issue no-trespass orders to 23 neighbors in feud over 900-foot airstrip

“We’ve been ignored the whole way through."

Lincoln, VT · 20h

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Man arrested at hospital in St. Johnsbury

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT — A Barre City man was arrested at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on Saturday night after allegedly threatening staff members and violating conditions of his release. Jason Fewer, 54, was taken into custody at 9:18 p.m. Nov. 1, 2026, according to Vermont State Police. Troopers from...

St Johnsbury, VT · 2d

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Woman arrested on DUI charge in Richmond

RICHMOND, VT — A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Huntington Road. Troopers with Vermont State Police Williston were notified of the crash at approximately 7:25 p.m. on October 27, 2026. Upon arrival, troopers met with the operator and sole...

Richmond, VT · 2d

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301 acres in Newbury will be conserved forever

Local donors have gifted 301 acres of managed timberlands to the Upper Valley Land Trust to be protected from development in perpetuity. The move connects some 1,300 acres of already conserved land in the region that includes key habitat for migrating wildlife. Peg Merrens, vice president of conservation for the...

Newbury, VT · 1d

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Man arrested on assault charge in Royalton

ROYALTON, VT — A New Hampshire man was arrested early Tuesday morning following an assault on Interstate 89. Vermont State Police were notified of an assault on Interstate 89 at mile marker 20.8 at approximately 12:03 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2026. During the investigation, the passenger, Kevin Patenaude, 49,...

Royalton, VT · 2d

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Enosburg

ENOSBURG, VT — Vermont State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Main Street. Police received a report of the incident at approximately 3:16 p.m. near School Street in Enosburg. Haleigh Terry, 19, of Enosburg, was operating a 2017 Subaru Forester when the...

Vermont · 22h

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11 Coolest Airbnbs in Vermont for Autumn & Winter Trips (Hot Tubs Included!)

Image courtesy of Vermont Treehouse (listed below, second) From Burlington to Stowe to Lake Willoughby, Vermont offers a surprisingly well-balanced route for travelers looking for peace and quiet. Each destination offers something different—from shopping boutiques in quaint towns to getting out into nature to snow, hike, cycle, or pick apples. There’s a Hallmark-caliber adventure waiting around every corner, regardless of the season. Thanks […]

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Vermont voters deliver LGBTQ+ rights victory with constitutional protections

Vermont voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday explicitly protecting LGBTQ+ people against discrimination, delivering a victory for civil rights advocates seeking stronger state safeguards against unequal treatment. The Associated Press called the result just after 11 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday. Proposal 4 adds explicit equal protection guarantees covering sexual orientation,...

Vermont · 2d

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WATCH: Rare All-White Porcupine Crosses Road in Vermont

Stock image by Stephen Waycott/Getty Images A woman in Vermont recently spotted a rare creature—a porcupine with a genetic condition that makes it all white. See it here. The post WATCH: Rare All-White Porcupine Crosses Road in Vermont appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .

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