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Wild brook trout
Well, trout season is here. I’ll wait until the water warms up, maybe another two weeks, before I go. I have spoken with a couple fishermen I know. They report some success. There are a couple small brooks in the area I like to fish, but nothing beats a 2- or 3-year old beaver pond. I mention beaver ponds for a reason. Trout grow rapidly in a beaver pond. Trout 3 or 4 inches in length the first year the dam is built can be 8 inches the next year.
Windham school lawsuit moves ahead, but most claims dismissed
WINDHAM-Parents in the Windham School District, who sought via a lawsuit to have the district pay tuition to send students elsewhere, have had a majority of their claims dismissed. But Windham Superior Court Judge David Barra allowed a central part of the suit to continue - the allegation that Windham...
Manchester woman arrested for speeding at 112 mph with unbuckled children
RAYMOND — A Manchester woman was taken into custody on multiple charges after she was caught driving at excessive speeds with two young children unsecured in her vehicle, police said. At 9:17 p.m. on May 3, a State Trooper from the Troop A barracks clocked a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV...
New bakery holds grand opening amid flurry of new businesses coming to downtown Rutland
RUTLAND, Vt. — Folks in Rutland have several new options to check out when shopping downtown. Wednesday was the ribbon-cutting ceremony for one new business, which is among six others opening in the Marble City this year. 'The Pie's the Limit Bakery' sold out three times on their opening...
NY weather update: Penny-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Washington County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 9:29 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10:15 a.m. for Washington County. The storms may bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 9:29 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Greenwich, or 9 miles southwest of Salem, moving east...
Featured pets: Roxy and Peaches
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Roxy and Peaches are two beautiful girls looking for loving homes. Peaches might be a collie or sheltie mix, and is 6 months old. Roxy is an 8-month-old shepherd mix. These sweet puppies love people and other dogs. To come fall in love with one, the Springfield Humane Society is open Wednesday-Saturday, from 12-4 p.m., or call 802-885-3997 for more information. Join us May 11, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in front of Shaw’s, for our annual Mother’s Day Bake Sale and Basket Raffle. You can bid on baskets online now. Check out the event on our Facebook page for more information.
Woman charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash in Townshend
TOWNSHEND — A 66-year-old Townshend woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Simpson Brook Rd, Vermont State Police reported. Dorothy E. Griswold was taken into custody around 10:08 p.m. on May 4 after troopers responded to reports of a suspicious female...
Spring, summer, and fall activities from Come Alive Outside keep families entertained
Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Come Alive Outside’s calendar offers a diverse range of activities throughout the spring, summer, and fall, providing family-friendly fun for all. Among these are the Jedi Trails event featuring Star Wars themed activities and free hotdogs, the Green Street festival at the Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival, and the Urban Legend Strolls taking place in various seasons, including a special ghost edition. Additionally, the program includes kids passports, offering summer paper passports and spooky passport apps, as well as adult passports for spring, summer, and winter activities. The Mile-A-Day initiative encourages outdoor exercise, with seasonal flings covering different distances, and Nature Rx offers opportunities to connect with nature from June to August.
Rutland Town officials consider panhandling info signs outside local mall
RUTLAND TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland Town officials are considering adding informational signs to cut down on panhandling after several skirmishes outside the Green Mountain Plaza. The town used to have laws against panhandling, but they were repealed in 2018. Police say the change has led to some recent fights.
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