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Thunder Road driver working to become first woman to win rookie of the year
BARRE, Vt. — It's only been four years since Taylor Hoar first got behind the wheel of her own racecar, but quickly she's gained a following as a trailblazer in the sport. Hoar is going to be the first woman in over a decade to race in Thunder Road's late model division. Previously, Hoar raced in the street stock division. She'll get to compete for rookie of the year honors, trying to become the first woman to do so.
Police identify Carroll man killed in crash
WHITEFIELD, N.H. — A man from Carroll is dead following a single-car crash in Whitefield. Police said it happened around 10 p.m. Friday on Airport Road, near the Jefferson town line. Police said a vehicle lost control around a corner, went off the road and slammed into some trees.
Weathervane stolen 40 years ago from White River Junction train depot recovered
This story was originally produced by the Valley News. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative. The theft was worthy of a Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys mystery: In the dark, early morning hours on a calm November morning in 1983 a pair of agile thieves used ladders and ropes to ascend the rooftop of the train depot in White River Junction and steal its historic weathervane.
Northeast Kingdom group holds end-of-life fair
WATERFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Several groups in the Northeast Kingdom are trying to provide resources to residents surrounding what can often be a difficult topic of discussion -- death. “We wanted to create a space that was welcoming for people to come explore all of those different resources because it...
Montpelier assisted-living facility cuts ribbon on major expansion
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Gary Residence, an assisted-living facility in Montpelier, on Thursday celebrated both the opening of its new memory care unit as well as the reopening of parts of the building damaged in last summer’s flooding. The July flooding took place during the midst of the...
Montpelier hosts 41st VT Corporate Cup Challenge
One of Vermont’s oldest and largest road races hit the streets in Vermont’s capital city on Thursday. Roughly 2,500 participants gathered on the State House lawn for the 41st annual Vermont Corporate Cup Challenge and State Agency 5k race. All proceeds from the race help support the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to provide athletic programs like the Vermont Senior Games, Parks Rx, and Fit and Healthy Kids.
Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal
Terms of the plea agreement for Sean McKinnon were not publicly released. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Vermont man charged for alleged role in death of James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reaches plea deal.
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.
Concord police warn residents of phone scam
CONCORD — The Concord Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents about fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be from the department. The scammers demand immediate payment, threatening arrest if the money is not paid. Police emphasize that these calls are not from the Concord Police Department...
Burke Mountain Academy Announces $30 Million Chasing Greatness: The Campaign to Win from Within.
EAST BURKE, Vt. (May 13, 2024) – Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) has officially launched its $30 million “Chasing Greatness: Win from Within” campaign. This transformative initiative represents some of BMA’s most ambitious work yet and a bold vision to redefine what’s possible for alpine ski racing development and education.
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...
Barre voters reject school budget, Lauzon returns to office as Mayor
Barre, VT- Voters in Barre have decided to return a prior mayor to office for a record-breaking 7th term, but voted down the school district’s proposed budget for the second time this year on Tuesday. Ward 1 City Councilor Thom Lauzon, who was the city’s mayor from 2006 to...
LETTER: ‘Vote, and vote yes’ – 9th grade student adds voice to school budget debate
As a 9th grader at Harwood Union High School, I am concerned about the budget. Part of what's missing from this conversation is the student voice, and I'd like to contribute mine, and talk about how this problem, from my perspective, will affect our school community not only now, but in the future.
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