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Vermont’s first diverging diamond interchange nears completion at Colchester’s Exit 16
A road work project at Exit 16 in Colchester will be the first diverging diamond intersection in the state of Vermont.
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NH man airlifted after pickup crashes into woods off I-93
A Plymouth, New Hampshire, man was seriously injured after crashing his pickup on I-93 late Monday afternoon.
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South Burlington breaks ground on I-89 pedestrian bridge
South Burlington officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for the $28 million project.
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First Alert: Flash flood risk for some in Vermont and the North Country through midweek
While most of us are on pace to see beneficial rainfall over the next few days, some communities could get too much too fast, especially in southern Vermont.
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Upper Valley man sentenced for 2021 murder of cousin
Lance Goodrich, 40, was sentenced in Grafton County Superior Court for the death of Brooke Goodrich, 25, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
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Made in Vermont: Stephanie Grace Ceramics
Stepping into the shop of Stephanie Grace Ceramics, there’s an immediate feel for her signature style, flowy unconventional shapes frozen in time with porcelain
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Plattsburgh Passport program offers $1K prize for visiting local businesses
A new initiative launching Saturday aims to foster community and connect people with businesses in Plattsburgh — and completing it could win you $1,000.
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Lock delays sink scores for pro anglers on St. Lawrence River
High water on the St. Lawrence River caused delays for anglers competing in the National Professional Fishing League’s tournament in Massena over the weekend.
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Wider sidewalks and bike lanes cost Burlington parking spots
Burlington is working to make the city more walk- and bike-friendly, but it's coming at the cost of some parking spaces.
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Florida evangelist speaks out about vision for former Green Mountain College campus
The 100-acre campus was built in 1834 as a Methodist academy. Tommie Zito hopes “Z University,” will return it to its religious roots.
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Crash slows traffic on Interstate 89 southbound in Bolton
Vermont troopers said the driver of a Honda Element hit a guardrail and then crashed.
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2 years after flooding, Lyndonville road closed for permanent bridge repairs
Nearly two years after back-to-back summer flooding events devastated the town of Lyndon, repairs are still being made on Red Village Road.
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Local pharmacies to offer flu, strep and COVID testing and treatment under new law
A new Vermont law will allow pharmacies to test and treat for some common illnesses.
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Coast Guard, sheriff investigating Lake Champlain boat fire
Authorities are investigating what caused a boat to catch fire on Lake Champlain Saturday afternoon.
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Burlington security camera leads to arrest in downtown assault
One person faces charges after police say she was spotted on camera attacking another woman in downtown Burlington.
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Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The cuts included projects in New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont
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2 arrested in Burlington after knife fight cuts victim’s face
Police arrested two people Saturday following a fight in downtown Burlington
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Investigation update on North Country small plane crash that killed 3
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report about what caused a deadly plane crash near Saranac Lake on July 13
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Traffic alert: Interstate 89 paving project closing lanes
The southbound lanes of Interstate 89 from Exit 10 to Exit 8 are closing intermittently for a paving project.
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Research uncovers hidden defense to fight off foodborne illness
A breakthrough at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine is shedding light on how our bodies fight off salmonella.
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Vt. man accused of gun threat, assaulting troopers
A Granville man faces multiple charges after police say he threatened someone with a gun, fired the weapon and then assaulted arresting officers.
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Vermont Green men punch ticket back to USL2 title game
VGFC will defend their crown following a dominant 7-1 win over Laredo Heat
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Cardiac Champ Challenge returns for second year
The St. Albans Rotary Club held its second annual Cardiac Champ Challenge, drawing more than 100 competitors to help raise money for Northwestern Medical Center’s cardiology services.
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Winooski holds ‘Best Pooch in the Noosk’ competition
Local leaders judged dogs Sunday across categories including best costume, best trick and cutest.
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What to Do: Sunday, July 26
Here are some of the fun things going on around the state on this Sunday!
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In the Garden: Growing often overlooked flowers
Here are some unique flowers you may not have thought to grow that will add color and fragrance to your garden.
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Whitingham’s ‘Old Home Week’ celebration is underway
Town-wide event features art and history displays, a family fun run and group mountain bike ride
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Burlington Concert Band set to return Sunday
Band cancelled last week's show over safety and sanitary concerns at the Battery Street Bandshell
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Man shot caused multivehicle crash in Bennington
A Bennington man faces attempted murder charges following a chaotic car crash on Saturday.
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This weekend marks the halfway point to next winter in Vermont and the North Country
It may be the heart of summer, but the calendar has reached a seasonal milestone: We are now halfway between Burlington’s average last snowfall in spring and its average first snowfall of fall.
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Vermont hosts first Tunnel to Towers 5K race in Barton
Event raised more than $15,000 for families of fallen first responders and military members
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Old North End World Market draws local artists, vendors and musicians
Annual event is part of the neighborhood-wide Old North End Ramble Festival
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Fair Haven hosts 20th annual car show around the town green
Vermont Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce event drew more than 100 vehicles
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Village Thrift Shoppe opens in Castleton’s historic Buel Block
Store owners say the shop fills a need for residents and VTSU Castleton students
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Great Vermont Corn Maze opens early due to popular demand
Largest corn maze in New England opens ahead of schedule, with this year's pattern celebrating diversity through a snowflake design
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East Montpelier celebrates opening of new town garage
Facility features solar panels, heat pumps and expanded bay space for road crews
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Super Senior celebrates 95th birthday with family and friends
Maggie Rutledge was previously featured as a foster grandparent to many in the community
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Cyanobacteria detected at a few local beaches
If you’re planning on heading to the lake during this beautiful, sunny, and warm weekend, make sure to check for beach closures first!
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Boil water order issued for areas of Plattsburgh
Some Plattsburgh residents will need to boil their water today.
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Mosquitoes collected in Montpelier test positive for West Nile virus
The Barre Office of Local Health says mosquitoes collected in Montpelier tested positive for West Nile virus.
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Proposed turf field at Champlain Valley Union High School sparks debate
A proposed turf field at Champlain Valley Union High School is drawing concerns from some Hinesburg residents.
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At Grandpa’s Snack Shack, Super Senior serves sarcasm on the side
At Grandpa’s Snack Shack in South Strafford, the sarcasm is part of the menu, and owner Earl Silloway wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Stuck in Vt: Touring Todd Hanley’s daylily garden
Seven Days' Eva Sollberger visited Todd Hanley, who grows about 300 colorful varieties of daylilies in his hilltop Richmond garden.
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Pets with Potential: Meet Nyla, Cedar, Gardenia and Millie
This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society in Orleans.
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12 protesters arrested on trespassing charges in Williston
Police say the group entered the building to protest federal agencies, including ICE, that occupy the space.
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Vermont towns try different ways to regulate short-term rentals
Darren Perron spoke with Seven Days’ Hannah Bassett, who wrote about the housing crunch in this week’s issue.
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Burlington Democrats draft resolution aimed at overhauling downtown public safety
Democratic councilors say the city's current public safety approach isn't working, and their resolution lays out a new direction.
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South Burlington Farmers Market draws vendors and shoppers in its first summer
A new farmers market in South Burlington is in its first summer, running every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Trump’s new Canada tariffs include hockey equipment. Will it impact local prices?
With the majority of hockey equipment made outside of Canada, retailers say families shouldn’t expect to pay more.
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Cyclospora cases linked to Keene hospital’s salad bar; CDC confirms nearly 4,200 cases nationwide
Several cases of the foodborne parasite cyclospora have been linked to a salad bar at a southern New Hampshire hospital.
