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Canadian man cited for crash injuring NH Hall of Fame basketball coach

CANAAN, Vt. (WCAX) - A Canadian man has been cited for gross negligent operation in an October crash. The Essex County Sheriff says a white box truck was traveling west on Route 114 in Canaan on the afternoon of October 12 when the driver struck New Hampshire Hall of Fame basketball coach George “Buddy” Trask.

Canaan, VT · 1d
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Authorities release details on Northeast Kingdom standoff

CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities are releasing details about a Craftsbury man who barricaded himself in his home for several hours Monday. Police said they received a tip that Robert Witham Jr. stole cash and meat from a farmstand and entered a home on Dustan Road. Authorities said Witham, who...

Craftsbury, VT · 22h
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Arrest on warrant,  unlawful trespass, crash

HARDWICK – On Oct. 15, at 12:27 p.m., the Hardwick Police Department responded to Hazen Union for the report of an individual at the school who was not authorized to be there. Investigation revealed that Robert Witham of Craftsbury had defeated a security lock on an exterior door and entered the school. Witham is being charged with Unlawful Trespass. He has been issued a citation to appear in the Superior Court of Vermont, Criminal Division, Caledonia unit to be arraigned on this charge.

Hardwick, VT · 2d
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Logger DeWees applauds Prius drivers for relieving constipated moose

GREENSBORO – Local legend Rusty DeWees brought his authentically Vermont and rather spicy comedy-meets-music act “The Logger and the Fiddler” to the Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) on Saturday, Nov. 7. Wearing a trucker baseball cap and well-worn, rugged work boots, DeWees performed his signature character...

Greensboro, VT · 2d
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Orleans County measles cases confirmed

WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...

Orleans County, VT · 2d

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Newport veterinary assistant first to complete top-level state certification program

NEWPORT — Kirby McMann of Newport Veterinary Hospital has become the first person to complete Level III certification through the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association’s Certified Veterinary Assistant Program. McMann’s path into veterinary medicine began nearly five years ago when she came across a job posting at Newport Veterinary...

Newport, VT · 13h

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Vermont Electric Co-op grants help playground, food pantries

A playground, food pantries and other community programs across northern Vermont are getting grants of up to $1,000 from the Vermont Electric Co-op Community Fund. The latest awards will support the Alburgh Family Clubhouse, Sheffield Food Pantry and 12 other organizations, according to a community announcement. The Alburgh Family Clubhouse, which provides care and early education for 62 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, received $1,000 toward completion of a new playground. The project includes installation of two new sandboxes. “We really appreciate the support,” Alburgh Family Clubhouse President Gina Lewis said. “Providing age-appropriate playground equipment will help encourage interactive play and support developmental skills.” The Sheffield Food Pantry also received $1,000. Its grant will help purchase a refrigeration unit and other equipment for storing perishable food. “Many thanks to VEC,” Sheffield Food Pantry Secretary and Treasurer John T. Gayton said. “The funds will go a long way in helping our community members.” Vermont Electric Co-op fund has awarded more than 300 grants The VEC Community Fund has made more than 300 grants of up to $1,000 each since its first donation in 2015, distributing more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations in the co-op's region. About 2,500 VEC members support

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Owen Traynor named to NAC Men's Cross Country Sportsmanship Team

Waterville, ME - Vermont State University Lyndon cross country runner Owen Traynor (Rutland, VT) has been named to the 2026 North Atlantic Conference Men's Cross Country Sportsmanship Team, as voted on by conference coaches and announced on Wednesday. Traynor, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership, raced...

Lyndon, VT · 1d