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Police investigate tire-puncturing caltrops placed on roads in Jay, Westfield and Lowell

LOWELL –– The Vermont State Police are investigating after metal objects designed to puncture tires were placed on public roads in three Northeast Kingdom towns, causing damage to at least six vehicles. Troopers received the first report at approximately 6:23 p.m. Thursday of triangular metal objects on Route...

Lowell, VT · 19h
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Safety checkpoints planned in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY, VT — Vermont State Police will conduct safety and sobriety checkpoints throughout Franklin County between Nov. 20 and Dec. 31. The St. Albans Barracks will partner with local, county and other state law enforcement agencies for the operation, according to Sgt. Andrew Underwood. As of Nov. 10,...

Franklin County, VT · 10h
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MyChamplainValley.com

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Man dies in Berkshire car and house fire

Update: state police are investigating after a man was found dead Friday afternoon in Berkshire after a car reportedly caught fire and then ended up near a house.

Berkshire, VT · 15h

newportdispatch.com

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Barton selectboard orders dog put down after attack sent woman to hospital

BARTON — The Barton Selectboard has ordered a husky mix named Zoey to be humanely euthanized by Nov. 19 after finding the dog attacked a woman without provocation earlier this month, knocking her to the ground and causing injuries to her face, ear and neck that required an ambulance ride to the hospital.

Barton, VT · 18h
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takingthekids.com

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This Remote Vermont Town Has An Old-Fashioned Market Where You Can Find Almost Everything Under One Roof

The town post office sits in the back of a grocery store. Right past the deli, the hardware, and the live bait. That alone made me grin. Then I learned the building dates to 1908 and once went by the name Brown Egg Store. One family ran it for 53 years before a former employee came back and bought it.

Glover, VT · 1d

newportdispatch.com

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Vermont Health Department confirms measles cases in Orleans County

NEWPORT –– The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a small number of measles cases in Orleans County, though officials said the health risk to the general public remains low. The department said testing at the State Public Health Lab confirmed the results Monday, Nov. 9, the same...

Orleans County, VT · 1d

WCAX

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Authorities release details on Northeast Kingdom standoff

CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities are releasing details about a Craftsbury man who barricaded himself in his home for several hours Monday. Police said they received a tip that Robert Witham Jr. stole cash and meat from a farmstand and entered a home on Dustan Road. Authorities said Witham, who...

Craftsbury, VT · 1d

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Newport veterinary assistant first to complete top-level state certification program

NEWPORT — Kirby McMann of Newport Veterinary Hospital has become the first person to complete Level III certification through the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association’s Certified Veterinary Assistant Program. McMann’s path into veterinary medicine began nearly five years ago when she came across a job posting at Newport Veterinary...

Newport, VT · 1d

WCAX

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Eden store’s bargain gas draws drivers

EDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Gas prices are slowly dropping across the region, but drivers have been finding bargains at the Eden General Store that defy both state and national averages. The average gasoline price in Vermont is $4.21 a gallon. That’s higher than the national average of $3.94 a gallon....

Eden, VT · 2d

Style Me Pretty

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Pro Basketball Player Marries His Princess in a Modern Summer Coastal Wedding

Pro basketball player Bonzie and his bride Termeh wanted modern, romantic, and undeniably glamorous, and Belle Mer: A Longwood Venue delivered it on the Newport waterfront! CityLux Events | Boston Wedding Planner shaped a day of white-on-white texture and candlelight, with floral arches custom built by Rafael Floral Design, signage and envelope menus by Someday Designs, draping and string lighting by Exquisite Events Decor, and a live fashion caricature artist from J'Adore Artists sketching guests in their actual looks. See it all through the lens of CityLux Studios in the full gallery.

Newport, VT · 1d

Colchester Sun

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Point in Time Count reveals 5% increase in homeless children in Vermont

VERMONT — The point in time count for 2026 was released Tuesday, with child homelessness across Vermont increasing by 5% from 2025. Each year, the Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance and Institute for Community Alliances team up to count the homeless population in Vermont over one day in late January and issue a report.

Vermont · 1d

sevendaysvt.com

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Enosburg Falls’ Quirky Emporium the Flying Disc Expands

Josh Goodhue’s scheme was in place: means of evading camera surveillance (check), getaway plan (check), questionable crew of goons (check). But something funny happened on his way to knock over the Flying Disc. “Look at what happened in here! No more heist,” joked Goodhue, a customer who was buying...

Enosburg Falls, VT · 2d

The Burlington Free Press

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Vermont Electric Co-op grants help playground, food pantries

A playground, food pantries and other community programs across northern Vermont are getting grants of up to $1,000 from the Vermont Electric Co-op Community Fund. The latest awards will support the Alburgh Family Clubhouse, Sheffield Food Pantry and 12 other organizations, according to a community announcement. The Alburgh Family Clubhouse, which provides care and early education for 62 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, received $1,000 toward completion of a new playground. The project includes installation of two new sandboxes. “We really appreciate the support,” Alburgh Family Clubhouse President Gina Lewis said. “Providing age-appropriate playground equipment will help encourage interactive play and support developmental skills.” The Sheffield Food Pantry also received $1,000. Its grant will help purchase a refrigeration unit and other equipment for storing perishable food. “Many thanks to VEC,” Sheffield Food Pantry Secretary and Treasurer John T. Gayton said. “The funds will go a long way in helping our community members.” Vermont Electric Co-op fund has awarded more than 300 grants The VEC Community Fund has made more than 300 grants of up to $1,000 each since its first donation in 2015, distributing more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations in the co-op's region. About 2,500 VEC members support

Vermont · 2d

hardwickgazette.org

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Reporting informs, connects, holds power to account, building brighter future

A reliable source of local news means knowing what’s happening and why it matters. It means knowing someone is paying attention, asking questions, checking facts and holding leaders accountable. It means seeing your experience and the experiences of your friends and neighbors reflected. It means discovering you’re not the...

Hardwick, VT · 1d