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ATVs on Montgomery roads, new tax return to ballot May 24

ATVs on Montgomery roads, new tax return to ballot May 24 Updated 13 hrs ago

Kris Lantz

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Local public health heroes: Amy Ward, school counselor, St. Albans Town educational center

Local public health heroes: Amy Ward, school counselor, St. Albans Town educational center Updated 13 hrs ago

Green Up Day contest targets discarded cigarette butts

Green Up Day contest targets discarded cigarette butts Updated 13 hrs ago

By the numbers: Vermont officials warn of more cases in Franklin, Grand Isle counties

By the numbers: Vermont officials warn of more cases in Franklin, Grand Isle counties Updated 13 hrs ago

Cameron Paquette

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Voices Against Violence gets $10,000 from Vermont Community Foundation

Voices Against Violence gets $10,000 from Vermont Community Foundation Updated 13 hrs ago

Crime

St. Albans woman pleads not guilty to forging checks

St. Albans woman pleads not guilty to forging checks

Vermont Supreme Court denies house arrest for woman accused in St. Albans stabbing

Vermont Supreme Court denies house arrest for woman accused in St. Albans stabbing

Behind the Badge: 2 arrested on warrants; erratic operation reported

Behind the Badge: 2 arrested on warrants; erratic operation reported

Here's a look at Monday's COVID data update in Vermont and Franklin and Grand Isle counties

Here's a look at Monday's COVID data update in Vermont and Franklin and Grand Isle counties Updated 18 hrs ago

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season?

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season? Updated 19 hrs ago

Kris Lantz

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Things to know this week: Vermonters age 30-plus eligible for vaccination, tax deadline pushed back

Things to know this week: Vermonters age 30-plus eligible for vaccination, tax deadline pushed back Updated 18 hrs ago

Cameron Paquette

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Senate approves constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery

Senate approves constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery Updated 13 hrs ago

Kate Barcellos

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5 things that happened this week: State announces reopening plan, COVID relief funding

5 things that happened this week: State announces reopening plan, COVID relief funding Apr 10, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

MVU issues letter of support for Franklin County State Airport project

MVU issues letter of support for Franklin County State Airport project Apr 9, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights Updated 13 hrs ago

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs Updated 20 hrs ago

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans woman pleads not guilty to forging checks

St. Albans woman pleads not guilty to forging checks Apr 9, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Montgomery eyes share of $30 million in COVID-19 relief funds for wastewater

Montgomery eyes share of $30 million in COVID-19 relief funds for wastewater Updated 19 hrs ago

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Government

ATVs on Montgomery roads, new tax return to ballot May 24

ATVs on Montgomery roads, new tax return to ballot May 24

By the numbers: Vermont officials warn of more cases in Franklin, Grand Isle counties

By the numbers: Vermont officials warn of more cases in Franklin, Grand Isle counties

Senate approves constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery

Senate approves constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery

Former Fletcher principal Chris Dodge to lead Swanton Elementary

Former Fletcher principal Chris Dodge to lead Swanton Elementary Updated Apr 8, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Vermont Supreme Court denies house arrest for woman accused in St. Albans stabbing

Vermont Supreme Court denies house arrest for woman accused in St. Albans stabbing Updated Apr 8, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

AOT announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

AOT announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service Updated Apr 10, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Franklin West Supervisory Union names Scott Thompson new curriculum director

Franklin West Supervisory Union names Scott Thompson new curriculum director Updated Apr 8, 2021

FNESU seeks location proposals; staying in Richford not completely off the table

FNESU seeks location proposals; staying in Richford not completely off the table Updated Apr 8, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Behind the Badge: 2 arrested on warrants; erratic operation reported

Behind the Badge: 2 arrested on warrants; erratic operation reported Updated Apr 8, 2021

Seeing Vermont: Newbury and its Village of Wells River found in the northeast corner of Orange County

Seeing Vermont: Newbury and its Village of Wells River found in the northeast corner of Orange County Updated Apr 7, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans Town eyes $4.3 million in federal funds for pier and stone house projects

St. Albans Town eyes $4.3 million in federal funds for pier and stone house projects Updated Apr 10, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont Maple Festival set for virtual events; Maple Ambassadors sought

Vermont Maple Festival set for virtual events; Maple Ambassadors sought Updated Apr 8, 2021

Welcome to our world: Read about these 9 local newborns

Welcome to our world: Read about these 9 local newborns Updated Apr 8, 2021

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Your question answered: Are more people composting since the food scrap ban went into effect?

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Your question answered: Where can I get ice skates sharpened near Franklin County?

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Full bellies, full hearts: Empty Bowls to be held outdoors this year

Full bellies, full hearts: Empty Bowls to be held outdoors this year Updated Apr 10, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Enosburg Lions Club proposes rolling Dairy Festival activities into Harvest Fest

Enosburg Lions Club proposes rolling Dairy Festival activities into Harvest Fest Updated Apr 10, 2021

Kris Lantz

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See how 2 multi-million dollar projects at Franklin County State Airport are progressing

See how 2 multi-million dollar projects at Franklin County State Airport are progressing Apr 6, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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See how the state plans to use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds

See how the state plans to use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds Updated Apr 8, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Phil Scott outlines plan to return to normal by July 4

Gov. Phil Scott outlines plan to return to normal by July 4 Updated Apr 8, 2021

Cameron Paquette

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Warm temperatures, high winds cause red flag fire warning in Vermont

Warm temperatures, high winds cause red flag fire warning in Vermont Updated Apr 6, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

See what the USDA is proposing to mitigate rising building costs

See what the USDA is proposing to mitigate rising building costs Apr 6, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Made from scratch, made with love: St. Albans husband and wife craft delectable donuts

Made from scratch, made with love: St. Albans husband and wife craft delectable donuts Updated Apr 10, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Big Rig Day: After 1-year hiatus, the annual event returns

Big Rig Day: After 1-year hiatus, the annual event returns Updated Apr 6, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

By the numbers: Almost 1/4 of Vermonters are fully vaccinated

By the numbers: Almost 1/4 of Vermonters are fully vaccinated Updated Apr 5, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Lavish Sunset is bringing hand-poured candles to the area and a family closer together

Lavish Sunset is bringing hand-poured candles to the area and a family closer together Updated Apr 5, 2021

Mike Nosek

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans Town hires Emmalee Cherington to run stormwater utility

St. Albans Town hires Emmalee Cherington to run stormwater utility Updated Apr 5, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

4 things to know this week: Vermonters age 40-plus eligible for vaccination

4 things to know this week: Vermonters age 40-plus eligible for vaccination Updated Apr 5, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Jay Peak, Smuggler's Notch plan for full season

Jay Peak, Smuggler's Notch plan for full season Updated Apr 5, 2021

Kris Lantz

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5 things that happened this week: Educators protest pension plan, petitions seek change

5 things that happened this week: Educators protest pension plan, petitions seek change Apr 2, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont officials concerned over high COVID-19 case numbers

Vermont officials concerned over high COVID-19 case numbers Updated Apr 5, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont House speaker holds off proposed pension plan

Vermont House speaker holds off proposed pension plan Updated Apr 5, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

How the pandemic is impacting pet adoption at two regional shelters

How the pandemic is impacting pet adoption at two regional shelters Updated Apr 5, 2021

Richford native Jake Elkins is surviving one day at a time

Richford native Jake Elkins is surviving one day at a time Updated Apr 4, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly Updated Apr 1, 2021

Cameron Paquette

cpaquette@orourkemediagroup.com

Richford calls Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union move 'devastating'

Richford calls Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union move 'devastating' Updated Apr 1, 2021

Kris Lantz

KLantz@orourkemediagroup.com

Paving the way: Route 7 in Georgia to get a makeover

Paving the way: Route 7 in Georgia to get a makeover Updated Apr 4, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Closure of St. Albans YMCA child care program brings issue of child care to fore

Closure of St. Albans YMCA child care program brings issue of child care to fore Updated Apr 4, 2021

See what renovations are underway for the new St. Albans Police station

See what renovations are underway for the new St. Albans Police station Updated Apr 5, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Behind the Badge: Egged car, vandalism and arrests reported

Behind the Badge: Egged car, vandalism and arrests reported Updated Apr 5, 2021

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