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State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse
A new treatment under review could help improve lake quality, state officials and locals say. Read the story on VTDigger here: State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse.
2 Drivers arrested for wrong-way interstate driving on Wednesday
In two separate incidents on Wednesday, police arrested drivers who were reportedly driving the wrong way on Vermont’s interstates, and in one case police needed spike strips to stop them. Police say Daniel Bartlett, 79, from Swanton, was driving south in the northbound lanes of I-89 between Exit 21...
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...
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.
St. Albans man faces charges after high-speed chase, crash
BERKSHIRE — A high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash on King Road on May 11, sending one man to the hospital and leading to multiple charges. Vermont State Police identified the accused as Joshua Curran, 32, of St. Albans. The incident began around 8:15 p.m. when troopers observed...
New Jersey man sentenced to 10 years for drug and gun charges in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY- A New Jersey man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for selling fentanyl last July. Darnell Hughee, 40, from Elizabeth, NJ, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in March. Police say Hughee was indicted for selling fentanyl with Jacob Molloy, and was also charged for selling crack cocaine.
Notch Road opens for the season
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - A sign of the season -- Smugglers’ Notch is now open to drivers. VTrans says scenic Route 108 officially opened at noon Tuesday. Officials say new traffic control devices, chicanes, have been added on the Cambridge and Stowe sides this year to try and prevent large trucks and busses from getting stuck on narrow and curvy road.
This is Our Home: Isle La Motte, VT
ISLE LA MOTTE, Vt. — Isle La Motte, a small island in the heart of Lake Champlain, contains a treasure trove of stories woven into its ancient bedrock and scenic vistas. Meet the stewards of this paradise, people whose love for the land spans generations and who work to preserve the island's natural and historical wonders.
Welcome to Maple Mountain Homestead
Join us at Maple Mountain Homestead, where a New York City native and a suburbanite from New Jersey have rewritten their lives by homesteading on a beautiful mountainside in Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Welcome to Maple Mountain Homestead.
Fire destroys West Chazy home
WEST CHAZY, N.Y. (WCAX) - Authorities say a fire destroyed a home in West Chazy, New York, on Tuesday. It happened at 4 Fiske Road. First responders arrived just after 10 a.m. and were there until 5:30 p.m. During the blaze, power was cut to neighboring houses and businesses but...
Deadline approaching for Restore NY grant program applications
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State municipalities have just one week left to apply for theRestore NY Communities Initiative, a program providing financial assistance to communities aiming to redevelop vacant properties into housing or commercial space. Two northern New York communities are currently preparing their grant applications. The City...
St. Albans woman arrested for string of thefts, trespassing
ST. ALBANS — A local woman was arrested Wednesday after a spree of thefts from multiple businesses in St. Albans City, including the Beverage Mart and Family Dollar. St. Albans Police Department identified Stephanie Dugan, 40, as the suspect in the theft of two bottles of liquor from Beverage Mart on May 9, valued at over $257.
MTSD board axes administrative roles to secure voter approval ahead of third budget re-vote
The Milton Town School District board finalized plans for its third budget revote for the 2025 fiscal year, slated for June 4, following a series of contentious discussions and setbacks. In a unanimous decision during the April 29 board meeting, members agreed to proceed with the third vote after the...
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