Vermont bear hunting starts September 1
NEWPORT — Vermont’s bear hunting season starts September 1, and officials say hunters can improve their chances if they scout ahead of … Keep Reading
Fourth public forum on Act 250 planned for Island Pond August 22
ISLAND POND — The Vermont Legislative Commission on Act 250 is seeking public input through a series of forums and social media … Keep Reading
Newport man arrested at Grand Isle State Park
NEWPORT — A 40-year-old Newport man was arrested in Grand Isle early this morning after police say he broke into a camper’s … Keep Reading
Fourth of July safety tips for pets
NEWPORT — The Fourth of July is here, and while this is generally a favorite holiday for people, it can be very … Keep Reading
Newport man charged with pharmacy burglary and firearms offenses
NEWPORT — Daniel Greenwood, 42, of Newport, was arraigned in connection with a federal indictment charging him with possessing a firearm as … Keep Reading
Bobcat caught on game camera in Brandon
BRANDON — This bobcat was caught in a series of photos on a game camera set up under a bridge in Brandon. … Keep Reading
Democratic candidate for Governor James Ehlers at Parker Pie this Thursday
WEST GLOVER — Democratic candidate for Governor James Ehlers will be holding a meet and greet at Parker Pie in West Glover … Keep Reading
Important June 1 deadline nears for dairy farmers
NEWPORT — Vermont dairy farmers are strongly encouraged to push the pencil and closely look at the Milk Margin Protection Program by … Keep Reading
Tick-borne disease on the rise in Vermont
NEWPORT — Tick-borne illnesses have increased in Vermont, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Vermont had 6,161 … Keep Reading
State of Vermont auction of surplus state vehicles this Saturday
BERLIN — The State of Vermont will be auctioning off a large assortment of state vehicles and equipment to the public beginning … Keep Reading
Hand grenade discovered in Waterford picnic area
WATERFORD — Police say an individual walking in the area of the Moore Dam Picnic Area in Waterford, found what was suspected … Keep Reading
Vermont receives $59 million in tobacco settlement funds
MONTPELIER — Last Thursday, the state of Vermont received $58.9 million from tobacco companies, with $29 million of the total amount the … Keep Reading
Teen killed in Fairfax crash
FAIRFAX — A crash on Route 104 in Fairfax this morning took the life of a sixteen-year-old Vermonter. Police say Ada Sorensen, … Keep Reading
Potentially damaging winds forecast for Vermont
NEWPORT – The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for areas of Vermont on Monday. Power outages and damage … Keep Reading
State suggests Vermonters remove bird feeders April 1
NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department says warm spring weather and melting snows will cause bears to come out of … Keep Reading
Brianna Maitland still missing after 14 years
MONTGOMERY — Monday marks the 14 year anniversary of the disappearance of Brianna Maitland, and detectives say they continue to investigate active … Keep Reading
Caution urged in upcoming snowstorm
NEWPORT – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for all of Vermont from 4 p.m. today until 7 … Keep Reading
Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day is January 27
NEWPORT — Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day is set for Saturday, January 27, and will be celebrated by a fun-filled … Keep Reading
Vermont’s rifle deer season starts next Saturday
NEWPORT — Hunters are gearing up for the start of the traditionally popular 16-day rifle deer season that begins Saturday, November 11 … Keep Reading
Kingdom Swim 2017 welcomes swimmers from all over the Americas
NEWPORT — Over the weekend, Lake Memphremagog welcomed open water swimmers and “yackers” to the 9th Annual Kingdom Swim. They came from … Keep Reading
Local riders win the Moose
NEWPORT — Randy Durivage and Laurie Durivage of Derby, defended home turf and won this year’s Moose, a 103 mile “timed event” … Keep Reading
Police postpone recovery of body found in Westmore
WESTMORE — Search and rescue teams have located a dead body in Westmore, but say they are unable to retrieve it at … Keep Reading
[VIDEO] Megan Bonnell interview and music from the Haskell Library
On Monday, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Megan Bonnell opened up for Great Lake Swimmers at the Haskell Library. After the show, she gave this … Keep Reading
Driver jumps from moving vehicle on I-91 in Bradford
BRADFORD — Police responded to a bizarre incident on I-91 in Bradford this morning, where they say a 53-year-old woman jumped from … Keep Reading
Vermont blizzard and significant snowstorm update
WATERBURY – A Blizzard Warning for the Champlain Valley of Vermont and Winter Storm Warning for the remainder of Vermont are still … Keep Reading
Vermont unemployment rate drops, Derby still highest unemployment rate in the state
NEWPORT — The Vermont Department of Labor says that the state’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of 1 percent in January to 3.1 … Keep Reading
Dental Therapists Bill passes Vermont House 109-32
MONTPELIER — The House of Representatives gave preliminary approval to the Dental Therapists bill (s.20) today with a vote of 109-32. The … Keep Reading
State warning public to stay off ice after recent death
NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is imploring people to exercise extreme caution around frozen water bodies and not to … Keep Reading
Vermont becomes 5th state to enact paid sick days law
MONTPELIER — Governor Peter Shumlin signed the Paid Sick Days bill into law this morning in a ceremony held in the House … Keep Reading
Winter weather advisory issued for Vermont
NEWPORT — Motorists in Vermont could encounter some treacherous travel tonight and into Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service in Burlington has … Keep Reading
Sub-zero wind chills expected this weekend
NEWPORT — Public Safety officials are urging Vermonters to brace for what could be the coldest temperatures of the season this weekend. … Keep Reading
Local Senator urges Vermonters to share views on energy projects
NEWPORT — Senator John S. Rodgers of Glover is encouraging citizens who want change in the siting of energy projects in Vermont … Keep Reading
Public comment sought on planned ban on importing untreated firewood
A proposed Rule Governing the Importation of Untreated Firewood into the State of Vermont has been filed with the Secretary of State. … Keep Reading