In St. Albans, some 911 dispatch infrastructure is showing its age
The hilltop trailer that holds critical equipment linking Franklin County’s primary 911 dispatchers with the outside world is in ailing shape and likely years overdue to be replaced, officials said.
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Students find gun, unidentified substance at Hinesburg Community School
The firearm and a bag of unidentified material were related to a police chase Thursday night, according to law enforcement and school officials.
After Slate Ridge inspection, judge reissues arrest warrant for Daniel Banyai
A previous arrest warrant was never executed.
Rutland jury finds former child care provider guilty of fatally medicating infant
Stacey Vaillancourt was convicted of manslaughter and child cruelty at the end of a five-day trial in the 2019 case.
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Vermont’s foster care IT system predates the internet — and puts kids at risk
The information technology system is so clunky that even the most basic information about a child can be hard to find.
Public safety issues dominate Burlington mayor’s race
As topics involving policing, substance use and mental health occupy the mayoral race in the city, one point of contention remains a City Council police staffing vote that took place over three years ago.
State hate crime charges could be easier to prosecute following a 2021 legislative update
Vermont law previously required that in order to convict someone of a hate crime, prosecutors had to prove the defendant was “maliciously” motivated beyond a reasonable doubt. But in 2021, lawmakers made what one called a “simple” but “powerful” change.
The third wave: Burlington struggles to find solutions to a fentanyl-fueled crisis
Amid record overdoses, the city is trying to step up its efforts to address the problem, but barriers remain.
Rivendell board OKs plan that would close elementary school
The proposed three-year plan comes after lengthy discussion in the community about how best to assure the quality of education while also reining in school budgets.
Propane tanker crash in Irasburg causes evacuations, road closures
The tanker went off the Route 14 bridge leading over the Black River in Irasburg and caught on fire, according to Vermont State Police. No injuries have been reported.
2nd major storm in a week leaves more than 12,000 without power
Outages were widespread in the northeastern corner of the state, which received the brunt of the storm.
City council supports vote on expanded school board in South Burlington
The city council agreed to move forward with bringing a question about adding two seats to the school board to a Town Meeting vote, but will hold back other proposed charter changes.
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Dennis & Steel: Vermont in the climate crisis: False solutions or a greener path?
Vermont’s accounting on climate emissions is dishonest. That in turn has misled legislators and other Vermonters into thinking the state is doing well at confronting the climate crisis.
Megan Sullivan: A stronger state economy and Vermont Chamber’s 2024 legislative priorities
Business vitality is crucial to the well-being of all Vermonters. This is why we are optimistic that legislative priorities and business needs can align during the 2024 legislative session.
Walter Medwid: Iron Triangle keeps Fish & Wildlife stuck in the ‘70s
The issue isn’t about hunting. It is about aligning an agency to address contemporary challenges. Vermont has not responded to this new cultural and environmental landscape.
Janice St. Onge: Lessons learned from a decade of investing in rural communities
It’s time to retire some of the things that perpetuate wealth inequality, discrimination, and isolation and look toward a system where we can meet the needs of all people within…
Morrisville school officials push back on alleged stabbing
The superintendent of the Lamoille South Supervisory Union and the school district chair said students feel safe at Peoples Academy and offered additional details about the incident in a letter to the community.
Young Writers Project: First snow
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “First snow” by Astrid Longstreth, 14, of West Bolton. Artwork is “An Icy Sunrise” by Lauren McCabe, 17, of South Burlington.
Obituaries
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Vermont is changing how it tracks Covid-19 in the state’s wastewater
Experts believe the new system will provide a clearer picture of Covid and leave the door open for more disease tracking.