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Windsor County Sheriff’s Department recovers stolen vehicle after high-speed chase
PLYMOUTH — A stolen vehicle was recovered by the Windsor County Sheriff’s Department after a high-speed chase through Plymouth on March 26. At around 4:25 p.m., Lieutenant Thomas Battista attempted to stop a black BMW traveling at 56 mph in a 35 mph zone on Vermont 100. The...
Windsor County Sheriff seeks help identifying bank fraud suspect
HARTLAND — The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of making fraudulent withdrawals at the Mascoma Bank here and at the Springfield branch. Authorities have released surveillance images of the suspect, who is believed to be connected to...
Evolved — and evolving — in Springfield
“Springfield’s economy has evolved — and is evolving,” said Bob Flint, executive director of the Springfield Regional Development Corp., which serves 10 towns in southern Windsor County. The community had moved on from the machine tool industry by the time Goldman Industrial Group went bankrupt in 2002....
Vt. Court officer causes mistrial in sex assault case
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Barre man convicted of sexual assault will get a new trial after a juror told the judge that a courtroom security officer talked to her about the case during last month’s trial. According to the judge’s written ruling, the mistrial was declared as a...
Dick McCormack to retire after 3-decade Senate career
By Sarah Mearhoff/VTDigger After more than three decades representing Windsor County in the Vermont Senate, Dick McCormack plans to retire next January at the conclusion of his term. The veteran Democrat disclosed his decision to constituents on Town Meeting Day, March […] Read More The post Dick McCormack to retire after 3-decade Senate career appeared first on The Mountain Times.
Amber Hewston: Paid leave shouldn’t be a privilege of the few
Having a paid leave policy that protected my job and financial stability meant I was physically and mentally ready to return to work when I did. Read the story on VTDigger here: Amber Hewston: Paid leave shouldn’t be a privilege of the few.
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