Roland C. Lajeunesse, veteran, great-grandfather and photographer, Burlington

Roland’s favorite sports included deer hunting with his friends on weekends, waterskiing, snowmobiling, and snow skiing with his family.   Read more

Norma (Halo) Luce, missionary, longtime Northfield school staff member, great-grandmother, Colchester

She was the cornerstone of the family, hosting yearly reunions and holidays. She made so much joy, laughter, and happy memories possible.   Read more

Elaine Ruth Lynch Harrington, Order of the Eastern Star grand marshal, grand representative, district deputy and worthy matron, Berlin

Per Elaine’s wishes, an Irish wake/celebration of life will be held at the family’s convenience in the spring given the Covid case load.   Read more

Crime and Justice

Dropped cellphone at double-slaying scene in Woodbury led to clues and murder suspect

Documents released Wednesday revealed that a cellphone discovered at the scene of a double homicide more than three years ago provided DNA evidence, electronic messages and data that led to an arrest in the case.

Crime and Justice

Vermont Legal Aid sues on behalf of Vermonters denied jobless benefits

The lawsuit seeks to force the state to expedite appeal hearings for more than 600 Vermonters who have waited up to six months to get their cases heard.

Health Care

UVM Medical Center plans to set up 5 ICU beds in operating rooms next week

To expand ICU capacity this month, the hospital is postponing some non-emergency surgeries. Only two of the hospital’s 46 current beds in the intensive care unit were available Wednesday afternoon.