Christopher Andres, generous person, gardener, friend, Derby

A long-term member of Putney Friends Meeting, Chris was active on committees. He enjoyed spiritual discussions as well as festive events. He was a most attentive caretaker of the Meeting House.   Read more

Roberta S. Alexander, State Teacher of the Year, real estate agent, mother, Morrisville

The local newspaper summed up her philosophy of educating as "an ability to make kids feel good about themselves; to listen and encourage them."   Read more

Karkilie (Lee) Withington Atkins, teacher, matriarch, great-grandmother, Brunswick

Karkilie “Lee” Withington Atkins left her earthly role as Matriarch of an extensive family just as the sun came up on July 21, 2022.   Read more

Crime and Justice

Ex-Vermont National Guard member gets probationary sentence in sexual assault case

Vermont Superior Court Judge Martin Maley said in court Thursday he would accept the plea deal for Daniel Blodgett, despite hearing from victims who told him they believed Blodgett would reoffend in the future.

Politics

Culcleasure joins Chittenden Central Senate race; Mahnke files for recount

“Redistricting has made campaigning accessible for independent candidates such as myself,” Culcleasure said in an interview Thursday.

Politics

3 Vermont infrastructure projects to receive $34 million in federal funding

The three grants will go toward replacing the Winooski River Bridge that connects Winooski and Burlington, constructing the Federal Street multi-modal connector in St. Albans and planning improvements in public transportation in five Vermont counties.