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Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future
From sports to engineering competitions, Cooper Hodgeman and Tate Parker have done almost everything together. With support from VSAC’s GEAR UP program, they’ve also helped each other get into college. Read the story on VTDigger here: Two classmates from North Country High School look to engineer their future.
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.
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.
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.
St. Albans man faces charges after high-speed chase, crash
BERKSHIRE — A high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash on King Road on May 11, sending one man to the hospital and leading to multiple charges. Vermont State Police identified the accused as Joshua Curran, 32, of St. Albans. The incident began around 8:15 p.m. when troopers observed...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
First Dutch Spotted Sheep in the U.S. born on Vermont farm
GLOVER, Vt. — MKVT Farm in Glover, Vermont, is home to hundreds of animals. "We've got 150 chickens and a dozen pigs. (We have) 70 head of sheep," said Mark Rodgers, owner of MKVT Farm. These days, it's the sheep that are running the show, especially if you step...
Enosburg man reports trespassing by three individuals at his home
ENOSBURG — On May 16, at approximately 2 p.m., State Police were dispatched to a residence on 116 St Albans Street after receiving a trespassing complaint. Homeowner Yon Barrenechea, 65, reported that he was awakened by the presence of three unknown individuals in his house. According to Barrenechea, the...
Northwestern VT students activate HOPE with Sweethearts & Heroes family book event on 5/23 in Enosburg Falls
Vermont Business Magazine Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union students and educators will spend the remainder of this school year learning how they can keep spreading HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) in their classrooms — and beyond. Pat Fish, of Sweethearts & Heroes, is working in the FNESU for three days...
Man arrested on DUI charge after crash in Eden
EDEN — A S. Burlington man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night. On May 16 at approximately 10 p.m., Troopers with the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of Route 100 and 118.
Newport community forum addresses city issues, police station needs
NEWPORT — On Monday, Senator Russ Ingalls and Mayor Sullivan held the second of their scheduled community forums, aiming to engage citizens in discussions about the city’s issues and gather their experiences, stories, and ideas for Newport’s advancement. The event featured several notable speakers and covered a range of topics crucial to the city’s development.
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