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Panton man cited for driving with suspended license, no interlock device
MONKTON — Vermont State Police stopped a vehicle on Monkton Road near Nichols Road at approximately 5:13 p.m. on April 17 after observing a traffic infraction. During the stop, Donald G. Blanchard, 35, of Panton was identified as the driver. An investigation revealed that Blanchard was operating on a...
Milton Artists' Guild to celebrate its seventh anniversary May 4
The Milton Artists' Guild will celebrate its seventh anniversary at the gallery with a May-the-Fourth-Be With-You-themed anniversary party on May 4 at 199 US-7 South, Milton. There will be refreshments, live music including Eagle Mountain Brass Quintet, Shila Boomhower, Antara Gatch, plus artist demonstrations, Star Wars themed crafts for kids, 14th Star Brewery will offer a beer tasting and much more. Huddy's Bagels, Coffee, Sandwiches will have food and beverages for sale at the event.
Julie Tanguay, Colchester Middle School’s director of student support services, set to retire after nearly two decades of service to the district
COLCHESTER — After 19 years spent working in Colchester School District, Julie Tanguay will retire from her position as Colchester Middle School’s director of student support services at the end of this spring. Tanguay went to Saint Michael’s College in Colchester and spent some time working elsewhere in...
CVU boys lacrosse, South Burlington girls each win
The CVU Redhawks avenged their semifinal loss from last season by beating Middlebury on Thursday night. The Redhawks led 9-1 at halftime and needed every last score as the Tigers mounted a comeback that came up one goal short. CVU won 9-8. South Burlington girls lacrosse also won on Thursday night. The Wolves had less […]
The Skinny Pancake to hold Free Crepe Day this week
BURLINGTON, Vt. — If you're craving something sweet, make your way to The Skinny Pancake on Thursday, April 18 for Free Crepe Day. The Skinny Pancake locations at the Burlington Waterfront, UVM, Stowe, Montpelier, Quechee, and Albany will all be participating. The popular crepe restaurant will be offering up...
Regional suppliers feel strain of climate change as price of coffee and cocoa surge
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Coffee roasters and chocolatiers alike are feeling the strain as changing weather patterns continue to impact costs across the industry. Regional suppliers who spoke with NBC5 said cultivators are facing "the perfect storm," from diseased plants, limited planting space, and the most unpredictable variable, changing climate patterns.
Acts of Community initiative started to help revitalize downtown Burlington through kindness
Burlington kicked off a campaign this week to encourage a stronger community. The Acts of Community organization met on sunny Church Street noon, April 16 to discuss the value of community kindness and encourage people to take the pledge. The pledge encourages people to: value community spaces and treat them with care; practice kindness, even when there is disagreement; choose love, even when it’s not easy; and value connection, withhold judgment and seek understanding. ...
Confusion in Vergennes over consideration for new state-run juvenile facility
VERGENNES, Vt. — The state of Vermont is continuing to weigh different plans to build a new juvenile facility in the state. Now, officials in one of the protentional cities said they were caught off guard and were confused over whether or not that decision had already been made this week.
Two more school budget revote elections took place this week. How did residents vote?
Five Chittenden County towns were back at the polls on Tuesday, voting whether or not to pass their school budgets. The Champlain Valley School District and the Milton Town School District held a second votes on April 16 after their school budgets failed to pass on Town Meeting Day in March.
Gasoline prices rise more steeply
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.53 per gallon, up 14 cents per gallon from last week, up 23 cents/g from last month and are the same as last year at this time. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.18/g in Colchester, while the highest was $3.79/g in Westminster.
Vandalism on Burlington's Church Street adds to growing frustration for downtown business
Vandalism of a downtown Burlington storefront this past weekend has left the owners with broken windows and frustration. As Thorn + Roots was preparing to close this past Saturday night, an individual came down the street and started throwing the restaurant's patio furniture at its windows. The person shattered the windows and then continued "causing destruction" down Church Street, according to co-owner Allen Caruso.
Warmer, some breaks of sun Friday
Friday will be mostly cloudy, but a window of sun is likely mid-morning into the early afternoon. A few additional rain showers arrive during the afternoon and evening. Highs reach the low 60s with 20-30 mph wind out of the south. This weekend is looking mostly dry and seasonable, with...
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