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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.
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.
Dump truck crashes into car in St. Johnsbury, Vermont
SAINT JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Three people were sent to the hospital after they were hit by a dump truck in St. Johnsbury on Monday. The St. Johnsbury Police Department said they were notified of a crash involving a dump truck at 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Railroad Street and Concord Avenue.
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...
Bradford man arrested on multiple warrants including grand larceny
BRADFORD — Vermont State Police arrested a Hartland man on eight warrants ranging from petty larceny to grand larceny, officials said Tuesday. David Gilmore, 46, was apprehended on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. on Waits River Road after police discovered he had two active arrest warrants. According to authorities,...
Vermont Statehouse locks doors after receiving shooting threat
The Vermont Intelligence Center said two other locations in the country received similar threats through the same phone number. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Statehouse locks doors after receiving shooting threat.
Worcester man charged with simple assault against two local residents
WORCESTER — A Worcester man was cited for simple assault after an altercation that injured two people on Saturday night, according to police. Jacob French, 34, is accused of assaulting two residents of Worcester. State Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the incident at 8:11 p.m. The investigation...
Who's getting inducted into the VPA Hall of Fame? Details on class, May 10 ceremony.
The Vermont Principals' Association will enshrine a dozen new members — seven student-athletes, three coaches, an advisor and an official — into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony next week for the 2024 class. The annual celebration will be held on May 10 at the Capitol Plaza...
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...
Vermont road crews navigate multiple mud seasons
ROXBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - With almost 16,000 miles of dirt roads in Vermont, road crews say they were kept extra busy with multiple warm spells this winter. Worcester Road Commissioner Michael Utton says the town’s 19 miles of dirt roads got a lot of TLC this winter, with the first round of mud season coming as early as January.
Mulling a gubernatorial comeback, Howard Dean outlines a potential campaign message
The Democratic former governor confirmed last week that he was considering challenging Republican Gov. Phil Scott this fall. Now, Dean is testing out his talking points. Read the story on VTDigger here: Mulling a gubernatorial comeback, Howard Dean outlines a potential campaign message.
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