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Seth Brunell set to stand trial in July on murder charge in Fern Feather’s death
Brunell has been held without bail for more than two years in the fatal stabbing of Feather, a transgender woman from Hinesburg. Feather’s killing led to an outpouring of grief and condemnation across Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seth Brunell set to stand trial in July on murder charge in Fern Feather’s death.
Tra La - It's May !
Vermont songs by Vermont songwriters, an amazing varuiety of Vermont acoustic musiicians born in the lusty month of May, and much much more!. This program will air on Sunday, May 5th from 7-10 p.m. This week's calendar announcements:. Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of American...
Community members discuss ideas for Goddard College property after school's closure
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — In early April, Goddard Collegeannounced they would be permanently closing later this year. The Plainfield-based school said a consistent decline in enrollment led to the decision. “Anytime an institution of higher learning or any school closes, you feel a little like we’re losing something," said Wendy...
Missing Vermont man found safe, police say
HUNTINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Vermont man who was reported missing has been found and he is safe. Vermont State Police on Monday morning asked the public for help finding Raymond Phelps, 49, of Huntington, saying there were concerns for his welfare. At about 7 p.m., troopers reported...
Vt. man sentenced in plot to murder his stepfather
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A man who pleaded guilty to conspiring with his mother to murder his stepfather in 2019 was sentenced on Monday. Kory George pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in the slaying of David Auclair and will remain behind bars for at least 13 more years after being sentenced.
In Montpelier, Enna to Serve Gelato; Dairy Creme for Sale
A Montpelier cone has been passed. Shannon Bates, chef-owner of the globally inspired deli Enna at 14 State Street, will add gelato during new daily afternoon and early evening hours starting on May 6. Bates bought some of the equipment from Chill Vermont Gelato, which operated a few storefronts away at 32 State Street from 2012 until last summer.
Xylazine in drug supply is implicated in dramatic increase in bloodstream infections
University of Vermont Medical Center researchers found a 900% increase over two years in blood infections linked primarily to people who injected drugs, most of whom were also experiencing homelessness. Most of the 57 people included in the study, which compared 2022-2023 to 2020-2021, were Chittenden County residents, with a...
Hinesburg moving forward with wastewater plant construction
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Plans are moving forward in Hinesburg to replace its wastewater treatment facility. The town’s current wastewater discharge doesn’t meet state standards. They’ve been trying to bring their facility up to code for the last several years. Now, after narrowing down four bids on...
Bristol woman cited for vehicle vandalism in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — Vermont State Police responded to a report of vehicle damage a on Lincoln Hill Road on April 28 at 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, troopers located Alishajane Martin, 30, of Bristol, who had allegedly damaged a vehicle’s ignition with a screwdriver. The investigation led to Martin being...
Monthlong tribute to remember and honor fallen heroes begins in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Current and former military members are walking in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The monthlong journey began for some on Wednesday in Burlington. About a dozen military members started their journey walking through several Vermont towns. Carry the Load is an organization working...
Three Questions for Cory Swafford of Waterbury’s Blackback Pub
Blackback Pub in Waterbury has long been a starred stop on Vermont's beer tourism map. Its impressive tap list always includes half a dozen choices from Greensboro's Hill Farmstead Brewery alongside other noteworthy American brews, plus Belgian exemplars such as the barrel-aged Rodenbach Grand Cru sour red ale. Aside from...
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