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Crash: motorcycle vs. moose passengers injured but ok
July 16, 2016
On July 7 at about 8 a.m. Vermont State Police troopers responded to a motorcycle versus moose collision on Route 2 in Concord, just west of Ladd Road. When police arrived, Calex Ambulance crews were treating the riders of the 2015 BMW motorcycle after they had hit a moose in the roadway. Driver Claus Ertel,…
Tips for talking with your child about tragedy
July 15, 2016
With recent tragedies in the news, many children are exposed to trauma through the media and in conversations they overhear. “Children hear information from other children and from the activities around them. Your child will pick up information very quickly after a traumatic event happens,” said Dodd White, president and CEO of the Episcopal Center…
The Outside Story: Ruby-throated hummingbirds high energy requirements make for effective pollinators
July 15, 2016
By Susan Shea Zzz-zzzt. Sitting on my deck on a summer afternoon, I’m often distracted by a hummingbird whizzing by. The tiny bundle of energy hovers in front of a row of jewelweed, probing each pendulous orange flower with its long beak, then backs up and darts to the next. My dozing cat raises his…
Billings Farm & Museum appoints new director
July 15, 2016
Submitted David M. Simmons WOODSTOCK—On July 7, the Woodstock Foundation announced that David M. Simmons has been appointed director of the Billings Farm & Museum, one of Vermont’s premier outdoor museums and the only site in the nation that combines a fully operational award-winning dairy farm with an immersive museum experience. “Billings Farm & Museum,…
Nominations sought for Poultney’s 2016 Citizen of the Year award
July 15, 2016
POULTNEY — Do you know a Poultney citizen who goes above and beyond the call of duty to enrich the Poultney community in sharing their time and talents?, the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce asks. If so, nominate them for the Citizen of the Year award. Presented annually since 1990, the Citizen of the Year…
News Briefs: Lakes Region
July 15, 2016
By Lani Duke Schools offer summer breakfast-lunch program Fair Haven Grade School and Wells Village School both offer breakfast and lunch to children age 18 or younger through Aug. 5. Fair Haven offers breakfast, 8-9 a.m., and lunch, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., five days a week. Wells Village School offers breakfast, 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and…
News Briefs: Rutland Region
July 15, 2016
By Lani Duke Solar array comment period resumes WEST RUTLAND—The Public Service Board ordered the 21-day comment period to be resumed on an application for a Certificate of Public Good on a proposed 500-kw net-metering solar array at 280 Clarendon Ave., West Rutland. The application had been filed April 12 by Westside Solar, LLC, based…
VSAC awards $700,000 in scholarships across state
July 15, 2016
On July 6, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. announced it will award over $700,000 in scholarships to college-bound seniors who graduated from high school in June 2016. Funded by VSAC’s federal GEAR UP grant, each of these 350-plus high school graduates who enroll at a postsecondary institution in the fall will receive the $2,000 scholarship. GEAR…
CSJ reimagines Giorgetti Library through learning commons model
July 15, 2016
Courtesy of CSJ Doreen McCullough, CSJ’s librarian for 30 years, has seen many changes over that time. This is the second major library renovation that McCullough has seen during her time at CSJ. RUTLAND—Giorgetti Library is the hub of College of St. Joseph’s academic community. It’s where students spend hours studying and exploring the numerous…
Man dies after going to son’s aid
July 15, 2016
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org A Starksboro man has died after jumping into the water off Button Bay State Park to help his son, who was struggling while swimming, according to Vermont State Police. Jason Russell, age 36, died at 4 a.m. Thursday, July 7, after being pulled from the water unresponsive Wednesday at approximately 5…
Sanders endorses Clinton
July 15, 2016
By Jasper Craven, VTDigger.org PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — After weeks of withholding his official support, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Tuesday, July 12. “Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that,” Sanders said in a rhetorical shift from recent weeks, when the democratic socialist suggested a national convention…
Five escape blaze but house, cars a total loss
July 7, 2016
Photo courtesy of VSP Police photograph of the house taken from the South Burlington Fire Department’s ladder truck after the fire was extinguished. SOUTH BURLINGTON — On Monday, July 4, at approximately 3:45 a.m. the South Burlington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 213 Cobblestone Circle in South Burlington after receiving a 911 call.…
4-wheeler stolen from Rochester residence
July 7, 2016
ROCHESTER — Gordon Merrill, age 44 from Rochester, Vt., reported that a 2000 325 Magnum 4-wheeler was stolen from his residence in Rochester, Vt. The 4 wheeler is white with red trim. It was stolen between the hours of 8:45 p.m. on June 28 and 8:10 a.m. on June 30. Anyone with information is asked…
Poultney’s Discount Food Store decimated in fire
July 7, 2016
Lightning suspected as cause POULTNEY — Friday, On July 1, at 11:49 p.m. a motion sensor alarm went off at the Discount Food Store of Poultney at 298 E. Main Street in Poultney. The owner of the store, Russell Merrill, age 60, of Poultney, Vt., was notified by the alarm company and responded immediately, according…
GMP CEO Powell’s house struck by lightning, burns
July 7, 2016
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger.org The South Hero home of Green Mountain Power President and CEO Mary Powell caught fire Tuesday evening, June 28, and burned into the night. Vermont State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates the fire may have been started by lightning. The fire is still under investigation. Don Turner, chief of the…