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Vt. sheriff’s deputy who caused mistrial loses job
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Windsor County sheriff’s deputy who caused a mistrial in Barre back in March has lost his job. Cpl. Mark Belisle provided security at the Washington County court in February during the sexual assault trial of Kasey Giorgio, who was found guilty. But in March, the judge ruled Belisle made inappropriate comments to a juror, which tainted the trial’s outcome. A mistrial was declared and Belisle was placed on administrative leave.
Police looking for suspects who stole $4,000 worth of items from Bristol Country Store
BRISTOL, Vt. — Vermont State Police are looking for two suspects believed to have stolen thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local business. Investigators said two people shattered the glass on the front door of the Bristol Country Store in the early morning hours of April 16 and stole dozens of e-cigarettes and cartons of vape juice.
‘Traditional interests’ coalition says new laws, taxes squeezing rural Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A range of protestors representing hunters, loggers, and grassroots environmentalists banded together at the Statehouse Thursday to take aim at a slate of bills they say is undermining Vermont’s traditional identity and squeezing them and their families out. Vermonters donning blaze orange, camo, flannel, and...
Super Senior: Newton Baker
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - From piano to poetry to long-distance running, Newton Baker finds fun with everything he takes on. “People are yelling, ‘You’re almost there.’ They had no idea how much I don’t care. Just give me a gurney or a wheelchair,” Baker said, reading from his latest poem, “Marathon Blues.” It’s a glimpse into his 45 years of running.
The top returning Vermont high school Ultimate athletes? Here's our 2024 watchlist.
After reaching out to various coaches in Northern Vermont, below is a rundown of many of the state's top returning Ultimate girls and boys athletes for the 2024 season. The Burlington girls will seek a third straight championship this spring, while Montpelier is the defending champion on the boys side. The Ultimate regular season wraps by June 1, with playoff matchups set to begin June 4 and 5. ...
Judge dismisses town of Roxbury's lawsuit against school district
A Washington County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the town of Roxbury against the Montpelier-Roxbury Public School District, which sought to block an upcoming vote on a school budget that would close the Roxbury Village School. Local voters rejected Montpelier-Roxbury’s first budget proposal on Town Meeting Day, when...
Montpelier High School alumni plan all-school reunion, July 26-27
Excitement is building for the MHS Alumni Roundup 2024, an all-school reunion including district-wide faculty, staff, coaches, and their families, set for July 26-27. This year, they are hosting an engaging and memorable weekend for everyone involved. With a lineup that includes a Welcome Back street party and activities at the Montpelier pool and pavilion, they’re providing the perfect setting for alumni, faculty, and staff to reconnect and forge new memories. Join us for a celebration that brings our community together, honoring the legacy and spirit of the Montpelier school district.
Vermont State Representative Jim Carroll pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Jim Carroll, the Vermont state representative accused of driving dunk to the State House appeared in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge. Back in February, the representative from Bennington was pulled over by Montpelier police for a loud muffler. But when officers spoke to Carroll, they noticed signs of alcohol impairment.
Teen involved in double fatal crash in 2020 arrested at Columbia protest
A teenage driver fined $220 for her part in a double-fatal car crash that killed an elderly Addison County couple in September 2020 in Charlotte is among those arrested at an anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University in New York last week. And the family of the two dead victims still...
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