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Preservation efforts for Vermont’s covered bridges
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - With more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont-- some hundreds of years old-- maintaining them can be a labor of love. The Sanborn Bridge is a staple in the town of Lyndon, lovingly known as the “covered bridge capital of the Northeast Kingdom.”. Nicole Gratton...
Newport community forum scheduled for May 13 to discuss economic and safety initiatives
NEWPORT — A community forum will be held at the City Hall Gymnasium on May 13 at 5:30 p.m., featuring a series of discussions on financial matters, economic development, and community safety. The event will be hosted by Senator Russ Ingalls and Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan, with City Manager Jonathan DeLaBruere moderating.
Man indicted on negligent homicide charge in connection with deadly Littleton crash
A man was indicted on a negligent homicide charge for allegedly causing a deadly crash in a northern New Hampshire town. According to court documents, James Dingman, 44, of Lancaster, was using his cell phone when he drove a tractor-trailer into Ralph Porfido in February 2022 in Littleton. Police said...
Newport senior, coach receive top honors at Vermont National Football Foundation Awards
NEWPORT — Senior Watson Laffoon and Coach Lonnie Wade received prestigious accolades at the 29th Annual Vermont National Football Foundation Awards banquet on Sunday at Castleton University. Laffoon was one of six individuals inducted into the NFF Hall of Fame, recognized for his exceptional football skills, academic excellence, and...
Gaining the security to grow in place
It all started as a sharpening business in the late 1970s. Then it dabbled with a few production orders of costly saw blades. Over time, the manufacturing volume increased and the price decreased, making Super Thin Saws more accessible. Read the story on VTDigger here: Gaining the security to grow in place.
Smoke is a play motivated pup who just loves love!
Our Forever Home episode brought us back to the North Country Animal League (NCAL) in marvelous Morristown, Vermont. We were greeted with clearing skies and drier weather, which we took as an omen of how well NCAL is doing. In fact, this shelter in Morristown has been able to help other rescue organizations in the southern United States because of how well adoptions are going. Without further ado, this week’s featured pet is a southern gent named, Smoke. He’s a big, beautiful boy with lots of playful energy.
Twinsfield Union School District voters reconsider already passed school budget
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — On Tuesday, voters in the Twinsfield Union School District will reconsider the $8 million budget proposal that passed on Town Meeting Day. After the proposal only passed by three votes, voters in the district circulated a petition asking the community to reconsider the budget. That petition gained support from more than 2,000 voters, leading to a reconsideration of the same proposal on Tuesday.
Construction begins Monday on chicanes on VT-108 to combat notch 'stuckages'
STOWE, Vt. — This week, Vermont's Agency of Transportation willbegin construction between Jeffersonville and Stowe on Route 108 in Vermont to fight "stuckages" in Smugglers' Notch this season. It's the latest step to combat tractor-trailers getting stuck on the narrow, winding road. "It's notoriously tricky, it's very, very tight,"...
Morristown police seek two men who failed to turn themselves in
MORRISTOWN — The Morristown Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Shawn Hickok and Matthew Judkins, who have failed to turn themselves in as required. The police have not disclosed why the two men were expected to surrender, but their failure to do so has...
Groton home burglary yields loss of unique vintage motorcycle
GROTON — A local residence on Quarry Road was the target of an extended burglary, with the culprits making off with a variety of items, including a distinctive 1965 Honda Trail Bike, according to Vermont State Police. Authorities were notified on May 1 about the incident which is believed...
Worcester woman arrested for armed robbery at Family Dollar
WORCESTER — A woman was taken into custody Wednesday morning after allegedly committing an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store on Main Street. According to the Worcester Police Department, officers responded to a call at approximately 9:09 a.m. about a shoplifting incident. A store employee reported that he...
Massachusetts man sentenced for organizing Northeast Kingdom drug ring
Burlington, VT- A Massachusetts man was sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl in the Northeast Kingdom. Juan Carlos Ortiz, 29, from Springfield, MA, had previously pleaded guilty to the charges of selling drugs between November 2021 and August 2022 under a plea agreement. According to court records, Ortiz organized a group of 13 people in a drug-distributing network that sold mostly in the Northeast Kingdom, including Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia Counties.
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