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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.
Attention artists: Contest seeks Waterbury Arts Fest poster designs
For the second year, Revitalizing Waterbury will produce a commemorative poster for Waterbury Arts Fest and the organization has put out a call to Vermont artists to submit designs. The annual art, food and entertainment event is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, July 12-13, to be held on the lawn at Pilgrim...
‘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.
Caution urged for burn piles amid dry and windy weather
With much anticipated springtime weather also comes an elevated outdoor fire risk. Dry air and gusty winds can create the perfect combination for disaster. Fire officials want you to take precaution when it comes to burn piles. April, May, and June are typically known as brush fire season in the...
Bridgeside Books announces One Town, One Book reading project title
In time for an author visit on Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday, Bridgeside Books has named the debut novel “The Wisdom of Winter” by Annie Selyer its 2024 One Town, One Book selection. Launched by Bridgeside Books in 2022, One Town, One Book is a town-wide book club...
Vermont man arrested for trying to hit victim with machete, pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another person with a machete, police said. The Burlington Police Department arrested 41-year-old Russell Taylor, of Morristown, on Monday night after they received a report of a fight on College Street. According to police, Taylor got into...
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.
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