A Vermont man visiting Newport for the summer bought his first-ever lottery ticket at a Bellevue Avenue grocery store — and walked away $50,000 richer. The Mendon, Vt., resident claimed the $50,000 prize on a Ruby Red 10X Instant Ticket purchased at Stop & Shop, 250 Bellevue Ave., according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The […]
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Vermont governor appoints 2 to state Supreme Court, both had worked as federal prosecutors
By ALAN J. KEAYS/VTDigger VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott made two appointments to the Vermont Supreme Court, naming one former top federal prosecutor and another currently serving in that role for Vermont to fill the open spots on the state’s high court. Scott, a Republican, announced in a press release Monday the appointments of Christina Nolan, […]
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Vermont rescue team sees increase of calls as social media lures skiers into danger
By AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press STOWE, Vt. (AP) — A rescue team that covers Vermont’s tallest mountain has seen an alarming rise in calls from inexperienced skiers who end up getting lost and in dangerous locations after being influenced by videos on social media. After seeing footage online of skiers chasing fresh powder tracks in […]
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Guster to perform at Après Only in Stowe on Feb. 10
On Saturday night, February 10, the Boston-born American alternative rock band Guster will perform a special concert at Après Only. The doors will open at 5:30 pm with DJ Tad Cautious opening the show. This exclusive one-night-only set will be more intimate compared to their usual multi-thousand-person venues on tour. The indoor-outdoor concert space at […]
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Inaugural Vermont Gear Maker’s Festival and Gravel Grinder Bike Ride to be held in Stowe in April
Stowe, VT – Sterling College and Ranch Camp issued a press release this week announcing the inaugural Vermont Gear Makers Festival and Gravel Grinder Bike Ride. The groups are inviting outdoor enthusiasts of all types to the Vermont Gear Maker’s Festival on Sunday, April 24th. The day-long event celebrates outdoor creativity and activity in Vermont. […]