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At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting
More than a week after similar encampments disbanded at UVM and Middlebury College, students at the Craftsbury Common school are still pushing for their college to meet their demands. Read the story on VTDigger here: At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting.
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...
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.
New sculpture ‘Community Heart’ gifted to Goodrich Memorial Library
NEWPORT — Artist and poet Eric Petit has created a new sculpture titled “Community Heart,” which he has gifted to the Goodrich Memorial Library in appreciation of Newport’s role as the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. The piece represents the balance between the giver and the...
Irasburg bridge reopens after repairs forced by truck crash, fire
IRASBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - An Irasburg bridge has reopened following an emergency replacement project after a propane tanker fire. For the past five months, Bridge 129 over the Black River on Route 14 had been closed to all traffic after a propane tanker crash in December. The crash on December...
Clarksville woman sentenced 3.5 to 7 years in prison for stealing around $350k from car dealership
COLEBROOK, N.H. — A New Hampshire woman has been sentenced to 3.5 to 7 years in prison for stealing around $350,000 from a car dealership. According to court documents, Tina Fournier used unauthorized checks and electronic fund transfers to steal around $348,000 from a Chevrolet dealership in Colebrook. >>...
Derby man arrested for abuse prevention order violation
DERBY — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly violating an abuse prevention order, according to Vermont State Police. At about 7:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a violation in Derby. An investigation indicated that Jason Cloutier, 42, of Derby, had breached the terms of...
Single vehicle crash in Irasburg results in minor injuries
IRASBURG — The Vermont State Police, Irasburg Fire Department, and Orleans EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash at 3674 VT RT 14 this afternoon. Investigations revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Justin Brown, 50, of Fairfax, was traveling north on VT RT 14 when he became distracted and went off the roadway.
Derby Line man held without bail after domestic assault, resisting arrest
DERBY LINE — State police troopers responded to an assault report on Ducharme Drive this morning involving a household member. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested on multiple charges following the incident. The charges against Smith include second-degree aggravated domestic assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, interference with access to emergency services,...
NCH first Vermont hospital to win Bicycle Friendly Business Award
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, joining more than 1,300 businesses across the United States that are contributing to the movement to build a more bicycle-friendly environment for all. The hospital’s Director of...
Loose cows cause delays on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont
COVENTRY, Vt. — Cows caused a ruckus on a major Vermont roadway on Friday morning. Vermont State Police said they received multiple 911 calls calls about cows loose and running in and out of traffic on Interstate 91 north of the Orleans exit. When troopers arrived on scene, they...
Editors Picks: See What's Happening This Week In The Upper Valley [May 13th- 19th]
Looking for something to do this week in the Upper Valley? Check out a Newport Car Nuts Cruise, wet your pallet at Tasty Tuesday at Sweetland Farm, or maybe take the kids to VINS to discover dinosaurs. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
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