By Mary Ellen Shaw Remembering Christmas from the ’50s and ’60s has become a topic for my column every December. From a child’s point of view downtown Rutland was a magical place with lighted garlands strung across Merchants Row, Center […]
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Police offer tips for safe, sober holiday driving
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and celebrations. For too many, though, it is also a time of tragedy due to drunk driving. In 2016 so far, 63 people have lost their lives in 55 fatal crashes on […]
Theft from locked vehicle claims increase 232 percent in Vermont during holiday season, report finds
Festive, joyful and togetherness are just a few words that come to mind when thinking about the holidays. However, a new national Allstate poll – released Dec. 8, just in time for the 2016 holiday season – shows “hazardous” should […]
Vermont State Troopers increasing enforcement over holiday season
Vermont has experienced 58 traffic fatalities this year, impacting many of our families and their communities. In an attempt to spread awareness and keep drivers safe, a seatbelt campaign is planned for the heavily traveled holiday season to ensure highways […]
Brownsville Christmas Bazaar helps others
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m.—BROWNSVILLE—Kick off the holiday season with the famous Brownsville Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3. The bazaar will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the West Windsor Town Hall (Route 44 and Brownsville Hartland […]