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Ceremony goes on but annual Memorial Day parade canceled in Littleton
LITTLETON, N.H. (WCAX) - The annual Memorial Day parade that has marched through Littleton, New Hampshire, for four decades was canceled this year. Veterans Memorial Bridge in Littleton honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Despite the fact that a parade did not roll through the community this Memorial Day, it’s fitting that the bridge remained the center of the ceremony.
State police patrol stops 15 drivers
A state police patrol to seek out distracted and aggressive drivers, enforce DUI laws and promote safe driving at the start of the holiday weekend resulted in 15 traffic stops on Friday and tickets for nine drivers. Vermont State Police said the patrol took place with two troopers between 5:15...
Montpelier Amtrak platform undergoing $3M upgrade
The project to bring the station into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is expected to be completed by October or November. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier Amtrak platform undergoing $3M upgrade.
Courtney Rohrig inducted into the VPA Hall of Fame
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Vermont Principal’s Association (VPA) held the Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring the 2024 inductees. The event took place on Friday, May 10, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Montpelier, Vt. Among the 12 candidates being honored was former Black River High School standout athlete Courtney Rohrig. Recognized as a three-sport athlete for Black River High School from 2006-2010, Rohrig was instrumental in the success of the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. In soccer, Courtney scored 142 goals, along with 50 career assists, leading her team to three straight championships. She was also named to the Lion’s Cup Soccer team, and was recognized as an all-state player three years in a row. In basketball, she scored 1,684 points and earned all-league honors four straight years. A four-year starter in softball, she possessed a strong arm playing center field, and she set a school record with 35 home runs, claiming three straight Division IV State Titles.
Porto beats Sporting Lisbon 2-1 in extra time to win Portuguese Cup
LISBON (AP) — Mehdi Taremi converted a penalty kick in extra time to give Porto a 2-1 win over 10-man Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Cup on Sunday. It was the third straight Cup win for Porto, and 20th overall. Jerry St. Juste put Sporting ahead with a header...
Vermont State Police provides update on non-fatal shooting in Tunbridge
Vermont State Police TUNBRIDGE, Vermont (Friday, May 24, 2024) – As a result of the investigation into the non-fatal shooting that occurred in Tunbridge on December 20th, 2023, Hugh Shackleton has been charged with Attempted Burglary. Shackleton was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal...
Woodstock man hurt in December shooting arrested for attempted burglary
A man who was severely hurt in a shooting in Tunbridge last December has now been arrested. Hugh Shackleton, 33, of Woodstock is charged with attempted burglary. He’s due in court in Chelsea on June 19. A Tunbridge man shot him more than once with a rifle at a home on Button Hill Road a few days before last Christmas.
Proposed 32-hour workweek bill sparks conversation in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A proposal in Montpelier that rethinks the length of the workweek is sparking deep discussions among Vermonters. WCAX News told you earlier this year about a bill that would set Vermont’s workweek at 32 hours. It’s modeled after research from Europe that shows increased productivity and less burnout among the workforce.
‘Walk for Animals’ needs your help in raising $80K
We recently visited the Central Vermont Humane Society in East Montpelier for the first time since rebooting our pet adoption series. We wanted to talk to the fine folks at CVHS about their upcoming fundraiser called ‘Walk for Animals’. The Central Vermont Humane Society will be hosting the...
Big-T Ready for Dash for Cash Memorial Day Special on Monday, May 27
Barre, VT & Naples, ME — Following a chilly start to the season on Icebreaker weekend, Thompson Speedway is ready to rumble on Memorial Day Monday, May 27 for the start of the Dash for Cash series for the Thompson Outlaw Open Modifieds! Joining the mighty modifieds in their 50-lap, $5,000-to-win sprint will be the Sunoco 604 Modifieds, Late Models, AZ Roofing SK Light Modifieds, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks for an action-packed salute to those bravely lost their lives to ensure America’s freedom!
Bath police seek help identifying person linked to Reny’s incident
BATH — The Bath Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual related to an incident at Reny’s department store. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident but are urging anyone with information to come forward. Officer Mancini is the point...
NH hiker rescued after falling, suffering injury on White Mountains trail
A New Hampshire hiker was rescued Tuesday night after falling and injuring themselves on a trail in the White Mountains. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said they received a report around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday of an injured hiker on the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia. A 911 caller said a 41-year-old woman had fallen and suffered a lower leg injury and could no longer continue without assistance.
Strafford man out of prison after pleading guilty to burning down cabin
Edward Gallagher was arrested and charged in September after he showed up in South Strafford the morning after he set fire to the cabin in which he had been living on Taylor Valley Road. Read the story on VTDigger here: Strafford man out of prison after pleading guilty to burning down cabin.
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