By Tom Benton, St. Albans Messenger staff writer ST. ALBANS — Police transported Erika Guttilla, who allegedly murdered her Highgate family’s drug dealer, and Swanton resident Corey Cassani, her boyfriend accused of helping her get rid of the remains, to […]
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Three accused in Highgate murder; Family says dead man beat, raped alleged killer
By Tom Benton, St. Albans Messenger Staff Writer HIGHGATE — Carmen Guttilla, 60, of Charles Circle, pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder Monday afternoon, May 7. The state alleges that Guttilla helped her daughter Erika, 31, kill […]
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Seal of Biliteracy to be awarded to students; Woodstock Union Middle/High School will host a pilot program
Some Vermont students will soon be able to include a new honor recognition on their high school resumes and transcripts. On Wednesday, May 2, the Vermont Legislature approved a resolution in support of the Seal of Biliteracy, an award given […]
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State announces surplus state vehicle auction, May 12
The Department of Buildings and General Services will be auctioning a large assortment of state vehicles and equipment to the public beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2018. It is expected to be very well attended.“This is an […]
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Legislative update: The $58 million question
By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon Will the 2018 legislative session wrap up this week, is the $58 million question? History tells us when there are deadlines, compromises are made at the eleventh hour and adjournment happens. […]
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Legislative update: Reflecting on progress
By Senator Alison Clarkson, Windsor-5 Vermont’s Legislature is in its final stages of our 2017-18 Biennium. If bills are to make it into law they need to be acted on by both the House and the Senate by the “fall […]
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Legislative update: End game
By Rep. Jim Harrison, R-Bridgewater, Chittenden, Killington & Mendon With the legislative session scheduled to end by May 12, it remains a bit of a mystery as to how it will all come together. The veto of S.103, a chemical […]
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VTrans seeks applicants for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure grants
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) issued its annual solicitation for new bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects on April 30. Last year, this grant program invested nearly $4 million throughout the state to build sidewalks, shared use paths, crossing improvements, […]
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Sawyer released on bail
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger Jack Sawyer, the 18-year-old accused of plotting to kill students at Fair Haven Union High School, was released into the custody of his father on Friday morning, April 27. He checked into a mental health facility on […]
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Winners by a whisker; Vermont beats Montana in beard contest to benefit Make-A-Wish
In a razor-thin finish, Vermont has beaten out Montana in a beard competition to benefit the Make-A-Wish chapters of their respective states. After learning of the annual Vermont Beardies, a competition to find the best beard in Vermont, Make-A-Wish Montana’s […]