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Businesses around Windham County
VermontBiz Windham County’s economy has a little bit of everything from large manufacturers such as Sonnax or wholesalers such as G&S Wholesale, so smaller startups, artisan food products, arts organizations, and higher education. Here, a few business owners and nonprofit leaders share their experiences working in the Southeastern Vermont economy.
Portion of Pearl St. in Gardner closed due to flooding: What we know
A combination of heavy rain and a nearby road construction project resulted in a portion of Pearl St. in front of the Gardner Museum being flooded and closed to traffic Tuesday evening. The street will remain closed from Cedar St. to the Uptown Rotary until further notice, and city officials are advising motorists to seek an alternate route if traveling in the area. ...
Gardner Elementary School band wins gold medal at music festival: what the judges said
The Gardner Elementary School 4th Grade Band was recently awarded a gold medal at the Great East Music Festival at Six Flags New England in Agawam. On Friday, May 17, the band was awarded the medal along with a platinum rating for Overall Effectiveness at the festival, which is aimed at providing a high quality, engaging and memorable scholastic festival experience at schools across New England.
Brattleboro claims unified basketball state championship
NORTHFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - In a close game until the end, the Brattleboro unified basketball team won the state championship on Thursday, defeating Lyndon 51-48. Austin Pinette led the way with 29 points for the Bears. “It feels pretty good. We haven’t won in seven years, so it feels nice...
MWCC holds pinning for veterinary technology grads
GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) welcomed 11 students to the veterinary technology profession on May 10, 2024, in a traditional pinning ceremony. The group of students were welcomed by President James Vander Hooven, Dean Kimberly Shea and Program Director Tara Novak, CVT, LATG. “I am so proud...
N.H. school district closed as police search for driver who ‘deliberately’ struck Mass. police chief
A New Hampshire school district closed its schools on Wednesday as police continue to search for a driver who allegedly struck a police chief in Massachusetts, then drove to the Granite State, crashed near a school and walked away from the vehicle.
Vernon man arrested on out-of-state burglary, theft charges
VERNON — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 91 led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Brattleboro man wanted on multiple out-of-state charges, Vermont State Police reported Monday. At approximately 8:55 a.m., a trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The investigation revealed that passenger Michael Rodriguez, 21,...
Vernon teen cited for excessive speeding on Pond Road
VERNON — A 17-year-old Vernon resident was arrested on April 29 after being clocked at nearly double the posted speed limit on Pond Road, according to the Windham County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy David S. Gaillardetz observed the juvenile, whose name has not been released due to their age,...
Here’s why Winchendon voted against funding its schools at Town Meeting
A second Central Massachusetts town is at risk of shutting down its schools and laying off its staff after its residents voted by a wide margin to reject a proposed school budget. Winchendon Town Meeting members voted Monday against a $17.4 million school budget proposed by Interim Superintendent Dr. Ruthann...
Memorial Day events 2024: See what's happening in your community
Communities throughout the region will recognize Memorial Day with events during the three-day weekend. More: When is Memorial Day weekend? Here's when the holiday falls in 2024 and why its celebrated ...
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