By AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — An electrical engineer by trade, Patrick Schlott has spent countless hours tinkering with new and old technology. But it wasn’t until he found himself living in rural Vermont that he realized his penchant for repairing old pay phones could provide a public service. “I realized, wow, […]
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15 states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his ‘energy emergency’ order
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press A coalition of 15 states is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources. Trump issued an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency ” on the first day of his presidency. The order urges […]
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Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said. “He was a devoted agent who served with honor and bravery,” a family statement provided to The Associated Press late […]
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US border patrol agent was fatally shot in Vermont near Canada
By KATHY McCORMACK and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Authorities on Tuesday were investigating a fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent that also left a suspect dead and another injured on a Vermont highway near Canada, authorities said. Agent David Maland was killed Monday afternoon following a traffic stop, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson […]
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US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
By LISA RATHKE and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over several decades by climate change. The federal lawsuit filed Monday asks a state court to […]
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Rhode Island man shot by Vermont troopers during chase pleads not guilty to attempted murder
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who was shot and injured during a confrontation with Vermont State Police troopers in Burke last month has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including three counts of attempted murder. Brenden Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, shot at troopers during his arrest following a vehicle chase on […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primaries
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. The race is the highest profile of a handful of contested primaries on the ballot. Voters will also decide primaries for lieutenant governor and additional contested races […]
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Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
By WILSON RING Associated Press HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to cyclists, hikers, horseback riders […]
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Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, begin another cleanup
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott said Friday it’ll take several more days to fully assess damage from flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, but he said Vermont is better positioned to recover quickly after enduring heartbreak, federal red tape and an extensive cleanup from massive floods […]
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Young bear spotted relaxing on a hammock in a Vermont yard
WAITSFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Noah and Kristen Dweck have seen a number of black bears around their home in Vermont but this was a first: a bear relaxing on their hammock. Noah Dweck took iPhone video of two young bears in their yard in Waitsfield on Tuesday with one sitting on the swinging hammock before […]
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23 lost skiers and snowboarders rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont
KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Twenty-three skiers and snowboarders had to be rescued in frigid temperatures on Saturday after becoming lost in the backcountry in Killington, Vermont, police said. After a call came in around 2:30 p.m., search and rescue crews hiked, snowshoed and used skis with skins to travel about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to […]
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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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Online sports betting arrives in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont sports fans can now wager online as mobile sports betting launched in the state on Thursday. DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook were selected to operate mobile sports betting platforms in Vermont, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said last month. He added that the regulated marketplace comes with important consumer protections and will generate […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Tuesday, January 9
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook High Wind Warning in effect from January 9, 4:00 PM until January […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Monday, January 8
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER High Wind Watch in effect from January 9, 04:00 PM until January 10, 1:00 PM […]
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What’s Up in Stowe This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 7
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Jan. 6, 07:00 PM until Jan. […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Friday, January 5
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Thursday, January 4
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today in and around Stowe, Vermont; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with […]
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Flood recovery, public safety, opioid crisis and housing are Vermont Legislature’s top priorities
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Recovery from the catastrophic flooding that hit Vermont this summer, climate resiliency, improving public safety, tackling opioid addiction, and creating more affordable housing are among the top priorities of the legislative session that kicked off Wednesday, legislative leaders said. The legislative off-session was not a normal one, said Senate […]
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Online sports betting to start in Vermont in January
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont sports fans will be able to bet online starting early next year when mobile sports betting kicks off in the state on Jan. 11, Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday. The state Department of Liquor and Lottery picked DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook to operate mobile sports wagering platforms in Vermont, he […]
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Vermont ski town says it’s ‘waiting with open arms’ for the winter season after severe flooding
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press LUDLOW, Vt. (AP) — The debris and mud slide near the base of the road to the Okemo ski resort have long been cleared away, and open flags now hang outside shops and restaurants in a small Vermont ski town hit by severe flooding this summer. As winter approaches and the fall […]
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking all but inevitable ahead of this weekend’s deadline. While the Senate pushes forward with bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, the Republican-controlled House has made little progress — most recently with Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s last-ditch plan […]
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Leaf-peeping social media users are clogging a Vermont backroad. The town is closing it
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press POMFRET, Vt. (AP) — Social media users take note: You won’t be able to snap that fall foliage selfie at a popular Vermont spot. The town has temporarily closed the road to nonresidents due to overcrowding and “poorly behaved tourists.” The normally quiet dirt road from Pomfret to Woodstock, home […]
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Books banned in other states fuel Vermont lieutenant governor’s reading tour
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press WATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — On a recent Sunday afternoon, Vermont’s lieutenant governor was at a local library, reading a book about two male penguins to a crowd of nearly two dozen. This was not the first stop for Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman nor would it be the last. While officials […]
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Vermont-based Phish to play 2 shows to benefit flood recovery efforts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Phish will play two special shows next month to benefit flood recovery efforts in Vermont and upstate New York. The band, which was formed in Vermont in 1983, says on its website that it will play at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26. The band […]