Vermont
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Vtrans Officials Urge Caution as Road Construction Season Begins
As road construction begins across the state, Vtrans officials highlight cautious driving.
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Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Norwich, Vermont
The investigation began Saturday at 10 a.m. after reports of a deceased woman at 48 Douglas Hill Road.
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Vermont labor board does not halt order mandating end to state’s office return policy
The state indicated that if the board's decision was unfavorable, it would return to the Supreme Court for further action.
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Young Skier from Stowe Loses Life in Playground Incident
In remembrance of their son, his parents requested that contributions be directed toward the Green Mountain Academy in his honor.
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Closure Achieved in 25-Year-Old Vermont Missing Person Case Through DNA Analysis
The man's remains were found in Haddam, Connecticut in 2006 and stemmed from an accident in 2001.
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Brattleboro Requests More Motel Housing Program Capacity
Brattleboro seeks to increase the number of available emergency motel housing units by 20 to a total of 137 rooms.
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Jury Acquits Paul Lachapelle Jr. in Contestable Murder-for-Hire Trial
The murder occurred amidst a series of shootings in the Springfield area, suspected to be connected to drug-related conflicts.
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Governor Scott Enacts Bill to Clarify Land Posting Regulations
Under the newly enacted law, signs posted by landowners will now remain valid for a full year.
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Vermont Man Hospitalized After Shooting Incident in Lebanon
Despite a gunshot wound to the abdomen the victim has not been forthcoming with information.
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Man from Alstead Receives Sentence for DUI Crash that Claimed Life of Putney Woman
Ball was sentenced on April 14, receiving a prison term of six to ten years, with four years to be served.
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Vermont Schools' Ban on Artificial Dyes Fails to Advance
Education officials indicated that the execution of such a measure would be overly challenging.
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Controversy Erupts at Statehouse Over UVM's Tarrant Center Funding
Discussions at the Statehouse have intensified around the use of taxpayer dollars to see completion of this long-delayed project.
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Dover School to Continue International Baccalaureate Program Following Vote
After a period of program evaluation the decision was passed with a 27-18 vote.
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FEMA allocates $2.2 million for flood recovery efforts in Vermont
A significant portion, exceeding $1.1 million, will be directed to the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans).
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Bail Set at $50,000 for New Charges Against Convicted Drug Dealer
Carter has an extensive record, which includes at least 12 instances of failure to appear and four warrants for extradition due to fugitive status.
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Juvenile Busted on Bus After Brattleboro Drive-By Shootings
A juvenile is behind bars after Brattleboro Police say they made an arrest connected to two drive-by shootings that rattled the same Chestnut Street neighborhood in less than a week.
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Financial Oversight Raised Amid Windsor County Sheriff’s Office Scrutiny
Due to spending practices during Ryan Palmer's administration investigations into both mismanagement and alleged criminal conduct have been triggered.
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Elevator Issue Leads to Evacuation at Vermont Statehouse
An elevator malfunctioned causing smoke to appear inside the building.
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Storm Causes Significant Damage to Acton Cemetery in Townshend
Around 30-40 white pines uprooted which damaged a stone wall and some grave sites.
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Brattleboro DRB Greenlights Enhancements for Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center
Construction will commence by late spring after April 15 Review Board consent.
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Massachusetts Resident Killed in Head-On Collision in Searsburg
53-year-old Alan Vautrain died at the scene after veering into lane of oncoming traffic.
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Brattleboro Police Intensify Investigation Following Multiple Shooting Incidents
Police Chief Jeremy Evans emphasized the department's seriousness regarding the threats posed by gunfire in residential neighborhoods.
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Vermont Advocates Oppose Proposed Limitations on Food Assistance Program
Advocates fighting hunger want to abandon the state's Department for Children and Families proposed regulations that would prevent SNAP beneficiaries from purchasing certain foods considered unhealthy.
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Arrests Made at Troubled Property on Reynolds Drive
The authorities identified the two residents as key suspects in an ongoing investigation into cocaine distribution associated with this property.
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Crash Involving Vermont State Police Cruiser in Jamaica Leaves Five Injured
A Ford Explorer used by the Vermont State Police collided with a Honda CR-V, resulting in both vehicles being rendered inoperable.

