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This week in Windham County, Vermont, there were several incidents that occurred. These include the arrest of a Bellows Falls man on an outstanding warrant, a DUI crash in Westminster, a severe house fire in Vernon, and the search for a car connected to a murder case in Brattleboro.

But when the U.S. Department of the Interior rerouted the funds to Glastenbury, it also shrunk the pot of money from $76,600 to $1,400. Read the story on VTDigger here: Town of 5 people stakes claim on federal dollars that previously went to Bennington County.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Arlington.

CHESTER, Vt. – Hudsen Hagland, a resident of Chester, Vt., has been inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Chester. Hudsen is a financial advisor and the founder of AFS Wealth Management, located in Chester. He looks forward to participating in Rotary activities in the Town of Chester, and in our Rotary District 7870.

DUMMERSTON, Vt. — Generational storms cause catastrophic damage. Hurricane Sandy did just that to the East Coast of the United States in 2012 with recovery in many locations having taken years. In New England, where May frosts are always a concern for farmers, a generational freeze in May swept...

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery at the VAULT is happy to welcome new craft artist Erica Pfister with a beautiful collection of her hand woven potholders. Erica has always loved to weave. It has always been a joyful part of her life. She wove potholders and sold them door to door as a young child. When she was 10, she was taught by a Quaker woman how to weave her first rug. She learned from an 80-year-old grandmother how to set up and weave on a large floor loom. Since then, she has studied with professionals in the field of rug weaving.

A usually calm section of the West River that meanders through the town of Jamaica will flow fast and high this weekend, when the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers releases tons of the water from the massive Ball Mountain dam. The scheduled release typically takes place twice a year for...

Authorities and volunteers searched for the missing man for 24 hours before finding his body. A man who was reported missing after he took his two dogs for a walk in southwestern New Hampshire was found dead Thursday afternoon. Officials told WCVB that the body of Paul Stewart, 79, was...

Law enforcement officials have publicly released the identity of the man who died in a crash in Charlestown on Tuesday night. Ian Pierce, 29, of Claremont, died in the crash around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police said Pierce was a paramedic with Golden Cross Ambulance out of Claremont. Police said the...

This week in Windsor County, Vermont, several incidents occurred, including a burglary in Hartland, a suspected arson in Norwich, an arrest for aggravated domestic assault in Stockbridge, a tragic ATV accident in Chester, the closure of a popular spot due to trespassing, and the release of a man on furlough after a dismissed shoplifting charge.

Sunrise: 6:40 AM Sunset: 6:44 PM Length of the day: 12 hours 4 minutes Cold spells are common during the last week of September, with the average first frosts noted at Montpelier, Newport, Readsboro, Rochester, Rutland, and St. Johnsbury all occurring between today and the weekend. Of course different hills and vales within any of these towns can be colder or warmer, causing the frost date to vary as much as 10 days to two weeks. The latest frosts occur in the Champlain Valley, about October 7th.Visit here for more details.

CHESTER, Vt. – It’s a beautiful time of the year to gather with others to enjoy nature and poetry alike. Reflect on the parting summer months, look forward to colder fall weather, and celebrate all that comes with the changing of the seasons during a poetry in nature walk along Chester’s Brookside Hiking Trail, located behind the Chester Historical Society building, across from the green, on Saturday, September 30th.

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The River Artisan’s Cooperative store on Main Street in Bellows Falls has a wide range of art and craft articles by talented and interesting local artists. Of particular interest are rugs and other items made by Betsy Foster, as the entire artist portion of these sales has been designated to be used for annual scholarship awards through a scholarship fund that will encourage students, particularly those living in foster care, to continue post secondary school studies focused on arts and crafts.

More than 300 cases have been reported in K-12 schools since the beginning of the school year, according to the Department of Health. Read the story on VTDigger here: Putney School reports 70 Covid cases amid 14 school outbreaks.

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Edgar May Health and Recreation Center is excited to announce that registration is open for the fall 2023 season of the Stingrays youth swim team. We are also excited to announce that Aquatics Coordinator Julia Lamb will be coaching the Stingrays this season. Previously, Julia has coached her own club swim team in Tampa, Fla., as well as worked with National level swimmers. She has also assisted the Stingrays in previous seasons.

Londonderry debates rules on short-term rentals and takes a broader look at methods to prevent young people and workers from being priced out of their own community. Read the story on VTDigger here: Londonderry debates short-term rental rules.

The Okemo Valley Chamber recently celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony with new member Down to the Roots in Chester. Co-owners Scott Blair along with Andi Goldman and Meredith Milliken cut the ribbon along with their team —all dressed in matching plaid shirts — and Chamber Director Carol Lighthall (in back). They also recently held a private grand opening to celebrate the new retail store.

In a game with more big hits and turnovers than points the Fall Mountain Wildcats (3-1) and Con Val Cougars (2-2) battled for four quarters with a possible playoff spot down line in the balance. Dave Haley brings you all the play by play while Ben Conant brings you all...

On September 22, 2023, the day lasted for 12 hours and 11 minutes. It began with sunrise at 6:37 AM and concluded with sunset at 6:48 PM. The piece also references a historical event, the September Gale of 1815. This hurricane affected New England, causing heavy rain and flooding in Vermont, from Connecticut to New Hampshire.

Banyai’s arrest warrant expires, Pawlet files additional motions. With the 60-day warrant for Daniel Banyai’s arrest now expired, the town of Pawlet has requested an updated warrant seeking more oversight on the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and Vermont State Police to ensure that Banyai is detained. In...