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Border Patrol officers for Swanton Sector report record number of encounters with undocumented migrants
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The number of illegal U.S. border crossings in our region last month broke another record, according to officials. Members of the U.S. Border Patrol patrolling the Swanton Sector said in April alone, they encountered and apprehended "well over" 1,400 undocumented migrants. To put that number into...
JR’s Winooski Open During Construction
Don’t let the Main Street construction get between you and a delicious Italian meal! JR’s Winooski is open, and has ample parking behind the restaurant. For more information and to see their menu, visit their website.
Colchester officializes Malletts Bay Sewer funding plan, warns public of construction
COLCHESTER — The selectboard approved the funding plan for the Malletts Bay Sewer Project at its meeting Tuesday night, as proposed by town attorney Brian Monaghan. The agreement, dubbed the Wastewater System Revenue General Bond Resolution for the Malletts Bay Sewer Project, was also recommended by Bryan Osborne, director of public works.
Market32 to open stores in St Albans and Essex Junction Thursday
Vermont Business Magazine After months of remodeling, the former Price Chopper supermarkets in St. Albans and Essex Junction are opening. The stores are the 42nd and 43rd Market 32-branded locations in the chain and feature a distinctively modern look and feel marked by open spaces, soft earth tone décor, product-focused displays and murals, and improved lighting.
Vermont-based hot sauce company pledges 10% of sales to animal shelters
South Burlington, VT- Some people say it takes a village to make a business work, and that’s true for one Vermont-based company looking to make a difference in the community. Sierra Tebeau-Sherry, co-owner of Hound Hot Sauce, says she has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Tebeau-Sherry said, “I’ve just...
Police: Men found dead in South Hero died in murder-suicide incident
Autopsy results reportedly show that one of the two men found dead in South Hero Thursday morning killed the other man before taking his own life. Vermont State Police say Andrew Lalumiere, 35, died from gunshot wounds to the head and torso. His death is ruled a homicide. A medical examiner also found John Lalumiere, 68, died by suicide from a gunshot to the head.
Even Vermont’s low-spending school districts are struggling to pass budgets
Districts such as Slate Valley, Enosburgh-Richford and Barre spend well below the statewide average and have had two or even three budgets shot down. Read the story on VTDigger here: Even Vermont’s low-spending school districts are struggling to pass budgets.
Vermont H.S. scores for May 16: Colchester's Davis homers twice, quiets Essex bats
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Planting Time: Sprouting sprouts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Gardening season is underway in our region but there are also ways for folks to grow edible goodies inside. From alfalfa seeds to lentils, there are a number of tasty sprouts you can easily grow at home and use on sandwiches, salads, or to garnish meals.
Colchester Plays 3 Games
Colchester, VT – The Colchester Lakers hosted baseball, softball, and girl’s lacrosse on Monday afternoon. The baseball team would surrender 4 early runs in their loss to Essex. The softball and lacrosse teams meanwhile each scored in bunches to get their wins over Essex and Milton respectivly. Highlights from all three games, in the video […]
Colchester raises dog registration and passport fees, reduces Town Office hours
COLCHESTER — Colchester’s selectboard approved price increases to non-state mandated fees for dog registration and passport photos, effective July 1, at its meeting last night. Additionally, town communications coordinator Alicia Tebeau-Sherry announced Town Manager Aaron Frank’s decision to reduce Town Office business hours by a half hour, shifting...
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