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The safest states in America in 2024, according to WalletHub report

Which U.S. state is the safest to call home? According to a new ranking from personal finance site WalletHub, many are in the Northeast.

Shoppers Say This $42 Cast Iron Dutch Oven Works Just Like Expensive Ones

The Overmont enameled cast iron Dutch oven provides even heat distribution, a nonstick interior, and 5.5 quart capacity. It’s ideal for cooking soups and stews, roasting and braising meats, and baking bread.

South Burlington ranked safest city in America; Vermont ranked safest state

Wallet Hub compared just over 180 cities across 41 different factors that were grouped into three main categories: home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial security.

Lane closures planned this week on I-89 in Colchester

From Monday through Friday, Interstate 89 (I-89) will be reduced to a single lane in both directions near Exit 17 this week. The closures are planned during off-peak hours. According to the Vermont Agency of Transportation, I-89 will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the northbound side.

Staying bright and mild Sunday

Tonight will be partly cloudy and chilly in spots. Lows range from the 30s in some towns to near 50 in the Champlain Valley. The beautiful weather turns even warmer early this week, with sunshine and highs in the 70s Monday through Wednesday. Tuesday will be the warmest day, with some towns making it into the upper 70s!

Nicholas Daniloff, US journalist who defied Soviet captors, dies at 89

"The colonel was no low-level KGB thug," Mr. Daniloff wrote of the man who interrogated him for 30 hours when he was jailed in a notorious Moscow prison in 1988 on false charges of spying.

Stretch run for the campaign

Several prominent Democrats made a campaign stop at the Latchis Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., joined Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Lt.

Vernon man arrested on assault and robbery charges

A local man was arrested Saturday afternoon following a report of domestic assault on Fort Bridgman Road. Vermont State Police said they responded to the incident around 3 p.m. and arrested Tanner K.

Norfolk poet receives lifetime achievement award at James Madison University

Norfolk’s Tim Seibles receives a lifetime achievement award from the Furious Flower Poetry Center, joining other top contemporary Black poets.

These Are the Best and Worst States for Mental Health Care in the U.S.

New research examined several key factors to determine which states rank the highest and lowest for mental health care.

Springfield Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Waterbury Shooting

Fabrice Rumama was arrested in Vermont for second degree murder related to a fatal shooting at a trailer park.

Brattleboro curbside collection likely to look similar but automated, costlier

With negotiations underway for the curbside trash and recycling collection contract, it appears likely residents will have a similar system moving forward but with a bigger price tag

Saturday’s local roundup: Shawsheen Tech girls soccer team wins fifth in row

The Shawsheen Tech girls soccer team is now one win from qualifying for the state tournament after a 3-1 win over Lynn Classical.

Bassett shuts door on VTSU Castlleton

The Vermont State University Castleton football team was getting its offense in sync and looked capable of making a comeback in Saturday's 21-6 loss to Plymouth State. Until

Sara Grey & Kieron Means: Mother and son celebrate authentic spirit of folk music

Sitting by herself on a small stage, Sara Grey strums quietly on a banjo, mostly with her eyes closed. There are no lyrics, but the strings tell a story.

Tremendous weekend ahead with sunshine and mild temperatures

Beautiful fall weather is expected both days this weekend, with high pressure in control! After a chilly start, highs reach the mid to upper 60s on Saturday, with wall-t0-wall sunshine. Saturday night will feature a clear sky, with lows in the 30s to around 40 for most towns. Patchy frost and fog will be possible.

Jurors hear about brutal knife attack on victim

Dr. Kathleen McCubbin, Vermont's deputy chief medical examiner, took the stand late Friday afternoon in the murder trial of Emmy Bascom, 44, to describe the autopsy she performed

25-year-old man arrested for domestic assault, DUI in Readsboro, VT

Vermont State Police say they arrested Casey Pillsbury, 25, of Readsboro for domestic assault and a DUI on Saturday morning. Police were dispatched to a residence on King Hill Road in Readsboro for reports of a domestic disturbance.

UMass men’s club hockey falls 2-1 to Vermont

The Massachusetts men’s club hockey team lost 2-1 to Vermont on Friday. The Minutemen’s (2-3) comeback attempt ran out of time as the Catamounts (6-0) remained unbeaten. After killing its fifth penalty of the game,

Who can vote in this year's elections, and what steps must you take to do so?

The federal government sets some basic standards: U.S. citizens age 18 or older are eligible to vote. But each state can adopt additional voting requirements and restrictions. For example, many states disqualify voters serving a prison sentence for felony crimes.

Learn about bats and bat houses with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species.

Brattleboro man takes shots at police, charged with reckless endangerment

A Brattleboro man who fled from police after shooting a gun in the air on Garfield Drive is being held without bail in New Hampshire for firing

Pawlet files foreclosure paperwork against Banyai property

The Town of Pawlet filed the necessary legal paperwork last week to re-start foreclosure proceedings against Slate Ridge, the controversial former shooting facility owned by Daniel Banyai, due to owed fines totaling over $225,

Hallmark Fans, "Countdown to Christmas" Officially Begins Tonight

Here is the complete Hallmark Christmas movies schedule for 2024. Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" and Hallmark Mystery's "Miracles of Christmas" will air 41 new films this year.

Gravesites of 10 famous people with Vermont ties who are buried out of state (or country)

You won't find Norman Rockwell, Pearl S. Buck or John Deere buried in Vermont, so you'll have to travel out of state to see their final resting spots.

Amazon to Pay $400,000 to Vermont Over Illegal Vape Sales

Seattle-based Amazon will pay $400,000 to the state of Vermont to resolve a dispute over violations of the state’s delivery sales ban, which prohibits shipping any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or vaping products, directly to Vermont consumers, according to the state’s attorney general’s office.

State Agency of Ed officials coming to Bennington on listening tour

The Vermont Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn tour of school districts around the state is coming to Bennington on Wednesday, October 23, for a public session at

Less than 10% of Vermonters have been vaccinated for Covid-19 so far this year

The figures are slightly better than this time last year, the health department said, but still far below the state’s initial Covid vaccination rate. Here’s what you need to know about getting the vaccine.

Local History: Vermont's rocky road to statehood

In 1784 the southeastern corner of Vermont was in great turmoil. Two hundred and forty years ago, residents loyal to New York were in revolt against the Vermont

Vermont man shot in leg and kidnapped in Philippines, police say

The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away from a southern Philippine coastal town by speedboat.

Clean heat proposal pulls dark money into Vermont political races

A national group called the Green Advocacy Project has contributed $180,000 to a Vermont-based super PAC that’s using the money to boost candidates who it believes will support a clean heat standard.

Senators appeal lawsuit over interim education secretary to Vermont Supreme Court

Gov. Phil Scott appointed Zoie Saunders as interim secretary of education immediately after the Vermont Senate rejected her permanent appointment.

Vermont author's new book tells a spooky story

Local author Jackson Ellis' new book tells a spooky story inspired by personal experiences, and an old Vermont urban legend.

How do I vote in Vermont? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Vermont.

Don Stevens: My family’s experience of Vermont’s eugenics survey

The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is to tell the stories of the families directly affected by the eugenics survey regardless of their race, social class or medical condition.

New infrastructure fee required for electric vehicle owners in Vermont

A HEADS UP TO ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS IN VERMONT. YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY THE STATE A LITTLE EXTRA MONEY SOON. THE D-M-V IS INSTITUTING A NEW E-V USER FEE. THE GOOD NEWS...the user fee is TEMPORARY. it still has SOME E- V DRIVERS FRUSTRATED.

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