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Large Brush Fire Prompts Mutual Aid Response on Comerford Dam Road in Barnet
Emergency crews respond to a large brush fire on Comerford Dam Road in Barnet, with mutual aid and multiple units en route.
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Sutton man cited for assault, mischief after vandalizing vehicle
Vermont State Police say Justin Stevens vandalized a vehicle and assaulted Emily Welsh at a residence on U.S. Route 5 in Sutton on July 25.
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Lyndonville road closed for permanent bridge repairs two years after flooding
Nearly two years after flooding devastated Lyndon, Red Village Road closes for permanent bridge repairs with a $5M project.
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Waterford woman cited for violating conditions of release
Brooke Rowell, 43, was cited for violating conditions of release after troopers found her asleep in a vehicle on Hale Road in Waterford.
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St. Johnsbury man cited for unlawful mischief after incident on Depot Hill Road
Vermont State Police cited Tyler Keithan, 25, of Hardwick for unlawful mischief after a June 24 incident on Depot Hill Road in St. Johnsbury.
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Sutton man charged with aggravated disorderly conduct in St. Johnsbury
A Sutton man was arrested July 23 after allegedly screaming at a property owner and refusing to leave, according to Vermont State Police.
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Ryegate man charged with domestic assault, unlawful mischief
David Goodwin, 22, of Ryegate, faces charges after allegedly assaulting a household member and vandalizing property on July 25.
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St. Johnsbury man cited for DUI after erratic driving report
Shawn Rich, 48, of St. Johnsbury, was cited for DUI after police received a report of erratic driving in a parking lot on Memorial Drive.
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Lyndon planners propose sidewalk, curb cut rules for downtown overlay
Lyndon Planning Commission refines design overlay rules for downtown, including sidewalk and curb cut requirements, as part of Step 3 Center Designation under Act 181.
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Hardwick man cited for unlawful mischief in St. Johnsbury
A Hardwick man faces an unlawful mischief charge following a June 24 incident on Depot Hill Road in St. Johnsbury, according to Vermont State Police.
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New indoor sportsplex opens at Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury
Swing Sportsplex, a new indoor facility with batting cages and simulators, opened at Green Mountain Mall in St. Johnsbury on July 24.
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Sutton man charged after Portland Street dispute
Vermont State Police arrested a Sutton man on July 23 following a dispute on Portland Street in St. Johnsbury.
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Wheelock couple builds luxury leather business from garage studio
Since 2019, Asa and Amanda Keeley have been handcrafting luxury leather goods from their Wheelock home studio.
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North Country wrestler named to Team Vermont for junior nationals
Eoin Comes of North Country will represent Vermont at the 2026 US Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota.
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Lyndonville man arrested for alleged sexual assaults over six years
Vermont State Police arrested Kyle O'Suileabhain of Lyndonville on charges of sexual assault and lewd and lascivious conduct spanning 2020, 2026.
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Covenant Hills property deeded to Nulhegan Abenaki
The New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has deeded the 270.5-acre Covenant Hills property in Cabot and Peacham to the Nulhegan Abenaki tribe.
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St. Johnsbury man arrested on DUI-drugs charge
Vermont State Police arrested David Williams, 45, of Marshfield on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a traffic stop on Memorial Drive in St. Johnsbury.
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State police seek driver who dumped 40 tires in Willoughby State Forest
State police seek driver who dumped 40 tires in Willoughby State Forest in Sutton. Truck seen in area; tips sought.
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Illegal dumping of tires under investigation in Willoughby State Forest
Vermont State Police are investigating after about 40 tires were illegally dumped in Willoughby State Forest in Sutton.
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Rain bookends mostly pleasant week in NEK
A frontal boundary brings scattered showers Wednesday, then high pressure keeps conditions dry through Sunday. Minimal smoke impact.
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AWARE serves 12 in Hardwick area over past week
AWARE reported twelve clients between July 12 and July 19. The nonprofit provides domestic and sexual violence support in Hardwick.
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Fire safety day held in Hardwick
The Hardwick Fire Auxiliary hosted a fire safety day on July 18, featuring the state Fire Safety House for home fire escape practice.
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Former Caledonia County Sheriff's license plate retired
Former Sheriff James Hemond's family received plaques with his cruiser photos and license plate 111; the plate will be retired and future sheriffs will use 114.
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Memorial parade for Christopher Bartlett held in Hardwick
Hardwick's antique fire engine led a parade up Granite Street on July 17 to celebrate the life of Christopher Bartlett, joined by responders from 11 towns.
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Jeudevine Library marks 130 years, addition's first birthday
Jeudevine Memorial Library celebrated its 130th anniversary and the first anniversary of its new addition with a July 18 party featuring a garden dedication, music, and cake.
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Hardwick select board discusses permanent skatepark, appoints task forces
Hardwick Select Board discusses permanent skatepark, appoints Town Meeting Options Task Force and Jackson Dam committee.
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Groton library threat suspect pleads not guilty
A St. Johnsbury man pleaded not guilty Monday to charges after allegedly threatening a library and holding his mother at gunpoint in Groton on July 17.
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Sheffield Selectboard cuts insurance stipend for full-time staff
Sheffield Selectboard cuts insurance stipend from $280 to $175, hires minutes clerk, addresses ethics complaint, clears ballot mailing.
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Committee recommends bow-hunting, walking trail for St. Johnsbury's Knob
A town committee recommended bow-hunting only, a walking trail, and further study on parking and a community garden for St. Johnsbury's Knob property.
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Peacham selectboard considers $100k cemetery tree removal
Peacham weighs nearly $100k for cemetery tree removal; board adopts new burial lot rules, races contractor deadline on Town Hall, hears speeding complaints.
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St. Johnsbury man charged with unlawful restraint, aggravated domestic assault
Tristan Garcia, 26, of St. Johnsbury, has been charged with unlawful restraint and aggravated domestic assault.
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Movie Night on the Green returns to Danville with 'Dirty Dancing'
Pack a picnic and enjoy a free screening of Dirty Dancing on the Danville Town Green this summer.
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Danville Fair poster released
The 2026 Danville Fair poster features artwork by Chelsea Hewitt.
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Scottish Heritage Celebration Returns to Barnet July 26
The 39th annual Kirkin' of the Tartan, celebrating Scottish heritage and Covenanter tradition, is set for July 26 at the Walter Harvey Meeting House in Barnet.
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Peacham Library shares firsthand accounts of town's earliest years
Peacham Library publishes historical writings of Jonathan Elkins Jr., offering a firsthand look at the town's early settlement.
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Lyndonville man cited for DUI refusal after traffic stop
State police cited a Burke man for DUI refusal after a traffic stop in Lyndonville on July 16. Devin Houston, 30, is due in court on August 3.
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Ryegate man arrested on domestic assault, 911 interference charges
Jeffrey Mills, 48, of Ryegate, was arrested July 17 on charges of domestic assault and interfering with a 911 call. He is held on $5,000 bail.
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DUI arrest on I-91 in Waterford
Vermont State Police arrested Hunter Locke, 24, of Woodsville, NH, on suspicion of DUI after finding him parked in a U-turn on I-91 in Waterford early July 19.
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Caledonian-Record publishes weekly local history column
The Caledonian-Record's weekly local history column for July 19-25 shows a 1926 auto insurance ad from St. Johnsbury.
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Groton man arrested after assault, standoff
Tristan Garcia, 26, faces charges including aggravated assault and unlawful restraint after incidents in Groton Friday. He was held without bail.
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Connecticut Valley advances to Little League 10U title game
Connecticut Valley defeated St. Johnsbury 9-2 in a Little League 10U District 4 winner's bracket semifinal at Legion Field.
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Connecticut Valley tops St. Johnsbury in LL 10U District 4 semifinal
Connecticut Valley defeated St. Johnsbury 9-2 in the Little League 10U District 4 winner's bracket semifinal on July 17, advancing to the championship game.
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Waterford man, St. Johnsbury woman face assault charges after hammer threat
Christopher Sargent and Heather Collins released on conditions after alleged hammer threat outside St. Johnsbury Welcome Center; Collins accused of kicking officers.
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Edward G. Langlois, Waterford veteran and longtime Sears employee, dies at 98
Edward G. Langlois, a Waterford veteran of the Korean War who spent 46 years at Sears Roebuck, died July 15 at age 98.
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St. Johnsbury welcome center fight leads to two arrests, hammer threat
A fight at the St. Johnsbury welcome center Thursday night led to two arrests, including a man accused of threatening a baby with a hammer.
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Danville DUI drugs arrest on US Route 2
Vermont State Police arrested Favour Ujah, 30, of Lyndon, on suspicion of DUI drugs after a traffic stop on US Route 2 in Danville July 16.
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Peacham man arrested on two in-state warrants
Vermont State Police arrested Keith Lapierre, 38, of Peacham on two in-state warrants on July 16, 2026.
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House of Hamill to perform free concert at Dog Mountain
Celtic folk trio House of Hamill will play a free show at Dog Mountain on August 9 as part of the Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series.
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North Star Monthly details life of Houghton Mifflin co-founder Henry Oscar Houghton
North Star Monthly profiles Henry Oscar Houghton, the Vermont farm boy who co-founded publishing giant Houghton Mifflin.
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Groton Connectivity Hub opens with community programs
Groton Connectivity HUB celebrated grand opening June 27, offering digital access, classes, and a gathering space for residents.