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Jericho woman cited for criminal threatening
JERICHO — A 62-year-old Jericho woman was cited for criminal threatening early Saturday morning, according to the Vermont State Police. Authorities said they received a report at about 7:49 a.m. of a female making threats on Starbird Road. An investigation identified Lisa Porta as the individual who had criminally...
Gas prices fall slowly, but should keep falling
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.61 per gallon, down 1 cent per gallon from last week, up 16 cents/g from last month and up 13 cents/g from last year. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.28/g in Rutland, while the highest was $3.84/g in South Royalton.
Your Max Advantage Forecast
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Wednesday! We’ll keep a good amount of cloud cover here throughout the day today. A few more rain showers are possible as well, first across central and southern portions of the area before expanding northward this afternoon and evening. Daytime highs will climb back into the mid and upper 60s and lower 70s today. Tonight features a lot more of the same, overnight lows land back into the 50s with the cloud cover again, and the chance at a few light passing rain showers.
Former executive for medical records firm gets probation for trying to obstruct opioid kickback probe
Steven Mack, 49, was sentenced Monday for his role in attempting to hinder an investigation into the relationship between his employer at the time, Practice Fusion, and Purdue Pharma, a major opioid manufacturer. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former executive for medical records firm gets probation for trying to obstruct opioid kickback probe.
It's 'bout time! Green Mountain Roller Derby hits its home rink for the first time since 2019
On a recent Tuesday evening, just as a spring thunderstorm rolled through Essex Junction, members of the Green Mountain Roller Derby team streamed into the Blue Ribbon Pavilion building at the Champlain Valley Expo for practice. They donned protective pads, helmets, jerseys and roller skates before taking laps on a...
Winooski deputy mayor announces bid for lt. governor
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Winooski Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner Thursday announced his bid for Vermont lieutenant governor. Surrounded by supporters at the Winooski Circle, The Democrat outlined the priorities he has pushed for in Winooski including affordability, housing, community safety, and equity. “One of the things that appeals to me...
Colchester officializes Malletts Bay Sewer funding plan, warns public of construction
COLCHESTER — The selectboard approved the funding plan for the Malletts Bay Sewer Project at its meeting Tuesday night, as proposed by town attorney Brian Monaghan. The agreement, dubbed the Wastewater System Revenue General Bond Resolution for the Malletts Bay Sewer Project, was also recommended by Bryan Osborne, director of public works.
Market32 to open stores in St Albans and Essex Junction Thursday
Vermont Business Magazine After months of remodeling, the former Price Chopper supermarkets in St. Albans and Essex Junction are opening. The stores are the 42nd and 43rd Market 32-branded locations in the chain and feature a distinctively modern look and feel marked by open spaces, soft earth tone décor, product-focused displays and murals, and improved lighting.
Beau Welling begins renovation of No. 1 public-access course in Vermont
Stowe Country Club, ranked by Golfweek’s Best as the No. 1 public-access course in Vermont, is slated to undergo a two-year renovation by golf architect Beau Welling. In the town of Stowe, the course originally opened in 1950 and was expanded in 1962 by William Mitchell. The club plans a growing membership, but public-access opportunities are available through stay-and-play packages at the Lodge at Spruce Creek. Beau Welling Design has drawn up a comprehensive renovation plan, with work on the front nine having started this month and to be completed this year, then work on the back nine to be completed in...
Burlington’s projected budget gap closed
Late last month, Burlington, Vermont’s new mayor announced the fiscal year 2025 budget had a nearly $13 million, rather than the expected $9 million, budget gap. On Tuesday she said the budget gap had been closed. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, a Progressive who was sworn in on April 1st, held...
Vermont H.S. scores for May 16: Colchester's Davis homers twice, quiets Essex bats
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big.
Vermont’s only women’s prison, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington, is half a century old and in terrible shape. The state has set aside millions for a new facility, but construction is years away. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont is planning for a new women’s prison. Critics say it’s too big..
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