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Driver acquitted in bikers’ deaths in New Hampshire sentenced for impaired driving in Connecticut
A commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to impaired driving in Connecticut a month before the deadly crash.
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Brattleboro fire damages home, displaces resident
A fire in Brattleboro heavily damaged a home and displaced the resident.
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Case of detained Tufts student being heard in Vt. courtroom
The case of a Tufts student detained by immigration authorities will be heard in a Vermont courtroom on Monday.
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Jury draw begins in Fern Feather murder case
Almost three years to the day since Fern Feather was killed, the trial for the man police say did it is finally moving forward.
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North Country police searching for attempted murder suspect
A search for a man accused of attempted murder is underway near the border of New York and Vermont.
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Men burglarized North Troy town office, police say
Two men were arrested for allegedly breaking into a northern Vermont town office.
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Self-defense training offered during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to focus on a year-round problem.
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Colchester road closed for construction
Your drive through Colchester could now take longer.
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Some ski resorts remain open for spring skiing
The temperatures in our region could crack 60 on Monday, but despite those spring temperatures, some ski mountains in our region are still going strong.
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CBS Mornings anchor goes to space!
Right after Channel 3′s Monday morning news, you may notice that CBS Mornings will be down an anchor-- but it’s for a good reason.
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Rep. Becca Balint to hold town hall
Vermont Rep. Becca Balint wants to hear from you on Monday.
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Police officer injured during Colchester arrest
A police officer was injured when an arrest went awry in Colchester.
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WNBA player Taylor Soule visits her former school
Soule says she is happy to have the opportunity to use her platform to help make the game better while being a role model to kids.
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Vermont’s Urban Search and Rescue team returns from helping in Kentucky
Two weeks ago, Task Force 1 got the call requesting their help in the state after tornadoes ripped through, causing major damage and flooding from 10 to 15 inches of rain.
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Middlebury enacts encampment policy
After Middlebury saw a rise in homeless encampments downtown, officials have adopted an encampment policy.
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Community members clean up winter debris on walking trails
Volunteers picked up debris from the winter months, cut some loose roots off the trail and fixed a bridge in the Catamount Community Forest.
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You Can Quote Me: April 13, 2025
On this “You Can Quote Me,” a one-on-one interview with Dr. Mark Levine.
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Tips to protect plants while hiking during mud season
As the weather warms up and you lace up your hiking boots, there are some things to remember while hiking during mud season.
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In the Garden: Unusual spring perennials
Garden expert Charlie Nardozzi and our Sharon Meyer take you to Hildene, the Lincoln family home, to show you some of the more unusual flowers you might see this spring.
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North Country Community College receives major technology upgrade
North Country Community College’s Radiologic Technology Program now has a digital radiography system, or D-R.
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Grab your fishing rod, trout season has begun!
People from all over Vermont spent some time in the rain, trying to catch a fish on the first day of trout season.
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New clinic aims to serve Vermont’s most vulnerable population
A new spot, called the Free Access Health Clinic officially opened its doors at the Islamic Society of Vermont.
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Castleton adventure class tackles Mount Washington
After multiple days hiking and camping at local mountains throughout Rutland County, Castleton students trekked up Mount Washington over the school’s spring break in April.
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Two cited for stealing ammo from property after fire
Police say it happened around 7p.m. April 6, when they learned a large amount of ammunition was stolen after a fire at the property.
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Interstate 89 crash in South Burlington sends Colchester man to hospital in serious condition
Vermont State Police out of the Williston barracks were called to the scene at 6:24pm Friday.
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Free Access Health Clinic opening its doors to provide free care
More accessible health and medical services are coming to South Burlington. Saturday, the Free Access Health Clinic is opening its doors.
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Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in critical condition
Police say a man is in critical condition in the hospital after he was found on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
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New bill could extend Medicaid coverage for those in addiction recovery
Activists in the addiction recovery field have been calling for a reform that legislators may turn into a law.
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Broadband technician graduates are ready to work to connect the Green Mountain State
A group of tech graduates joined the ranks of those looking to connect the state.
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SUNY Plattsburgh international student faces deportation
An international college student at SUNY Plattsburgh is facing deportation.
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Man arrested for neglect, voyeurism of vulnerable adult, and fraud
A former Vermont caregiver has been sentenced for neglect, voyeurism, and fraud.
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Vermont House gives education reform plan the greenlight
The Vermont House has approved an education reform plan. It sets the framework for what education looks like and how it's paid for. Our Cam Smith reports.
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Thousands of salmon swimming in Lake Champlain
Some 26,000 new salmon are now swimming in Lake Champlain.
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Cybersecurity jobs in demand
With ever-increasing numbers of people and businesses online, the need to protect them is even greater. That means more job opportunities in cybersecurity.
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Regional tech and trade schools see uptick in enrollment
While traditional Vermont public schools face shrinking class sizes and declining enrollment numbers, tech and trade schools in our region are battling with long wait lists.
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West Lebanon bridge reopens after emergency repairs
A bridge in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, that was closed for emergency repairs is now open.
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Problem hotel in Rutland to remain closed
The state says problems persist at the Cortina Inn in Rutland and it will remain closed.
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Body of missing man found in Vermont river
Police say the body of a missing man was found in the Winooski River.
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Mechanical issues on plane trigger emergency response at Burlington airport
There was an emergency response at the Burlington airport on Friday, but officials say there was no cause for concern.
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CVMC support staff ratify union contract
Support staffers at the Central Vermont Medical Center have ratified their first union contract.
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Pets with Potential: Diva, Minnie, Nina and Ruger
Looking to add a dog to your family? Meet these four pups waiting for their forever homes!
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Getting Answers: Will sea lamprey treatments continue?
Our viewer Matt wanted to know whether federal cuts would stop sea lamprey treatments in Lake Champlain. Our Cat Viglienzoni went looking for answers.
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Vermonters honor World Parkinson’s Awareness Day with dance
Vermonters marked World Parkinson's Awareness Day on Friday with a flash mob-style dance performance in downtown Burlington.
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Rutland clinic improving access to addiction treatment
A new open-access model for drug and addiction treatment at a Rutland clinic aims to improve access to medication and reduce wait times.
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Police say Eden deaths were murder-suicide
Police have determined that two people found dead inside a home in Eden on Wednesday died in a murder-suicide.
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Northern New York police complete crisis training
Law enforcement agencies in the North Country are now more equipped to handle people in crisis.
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Gun threat triggers lockdown at Vermont school
Police are investigating a threat that triggered a lockdown at the Danville School on Friday.
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New recreation center opens in Newport, New Hampshire
The $9 million project includes basketball courts, a weight room and a large community room.
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Vermont man accused of child sex assault
Authorities say a Hartford man repeatedly sexually assaulted a young child.
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Maine will not comply with Trump administration call to ban transgender athletes
Maine officials said Friday the state will not comply with a ban on transgender athletes in high school sports in the wake of a Trump administration finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing the students to participate.
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