By Polly Mikula The investigation into the death of a Mount Holly woman last Wednesday night, Sept. 15, off Route 4 in Killington is ongoing, according to Adam Silverman, public information officer for the Vermont state police. “Our investigation is […]
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Updated Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport master plan will influence future plans
The Vermont Agency of Transportation has completed a draft of the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport’s Master Plan Update (MPU) to account for changes that have taken place at the airport and in the aviation industry. The master plan will be […]
Bridgewater sewer failure dumps waste into Ottauquechee River
On Sept. 17, Woodstock Fire and EMS wrote on their Facebook page that “The Bridgewater sewer treatment facility by the Mill Mall has been discharging untreated sewer in the Ottauquechee river since August.” The post advised people to avoid the […]
FBI opens criminal probe into 3 troopers over fake Covid-19 vaccination cards
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger Three Vermont State Police troopers out of the Shaftsbury barracks have resigned and a criminal probe is underway to determine whether they may have violated federal law by making fake Covid-19 vaccination cards. The matter has […]
Man fatally shot by an officer in Rutland wasn’t armed, was holding a cellphone
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A Rutland City police officer who fatally shot a Florida man in a McDonald’s bathroom after a chase last month told investigators he thought the man was armed. But he wasn’t. Police said 33-year-old Jonathan Mansilla […]
Vermont Foodbank and Hunger Free Vermont continue food insecurity fight
USDA Covid-19 study findings show government programs were crucial The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Sept. 8 report indicated that food insecurity in the United States for the year 2020 remained level, as compared to pre-pandemic 2019 numbers. This result proves […]
Vermont loons set record for number of active nests
By Emma Cotton/VTDigger These days, birds are susceptible to a scourge of threats — pests, diseases, habitat loss and climate change among them. Still, one species has been thriving in Vermont: the common loon. This summer, across the state, more […]
What to know before installing built-ins
After purchasing a new home, buyers often want to put their own fingerprint on the property. Homeowners anticipate the day when their homes are transformed into spaces that reflect their style and not the preferences of previous owners. When deciding […]
DER introduces the Vermont Hay Bank
The Dorset Equine Rescue (DER) is very excited to announce the launch of its new program, the Vermont Hay Bank. After working on this project behind the scenes for almost a year, the program will open on Oct. 5. The […]
2021 Sundog Poetry Book Award open for submissions until Sept. 30
Submissions judged by Vievee Francis The Sundog Poetry Book Award is open to all Vermont-based poets who have not published more than one full-length collection. Final judge Vievee Francis will select the winning manuscript and write an introduction for the […]