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Disturbance Reported at Willoughby Lake Pleasant Park
A man reportedly broke items at a home at Willoughby Lake Pleasant Park and later returned; no weapons on person.
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Two-Car Head-On Crash on Willoughby Avenue in Westmore
A two-car head-on crash on Willoughby Avenue in Westmore has drawn emergency responders; airbags deployed.
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Elderly Woman Found Unresponsive on Stevens Lane in Westmore
A 73-year-old woman was found unresponsive on Stevens Lane in Westmore; CPR was started and she began to regain consciousness.
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False aircraft crash alert triggers massive search on Mount Pisgah
A false cellphone alert sparked a multi-agency search for a downed aircraft on Mount Pisgah on Monday; hiker later said no crash occurred.
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Medical Call for Stroke Symptoms in Westmore Cancelled, Service Not Needed
Newport Ambulance responded to a stroke-like symptoms call on Route 5A in Westmore, but the call was cancelled when service was not needed.
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False alarm leads to search for downed plane on Mount Pisgah
A false automated crash alert from a cellphone on Mount Pisgah sent dozens of first responders searching for a downed plane. The hiker was safe.
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Faulty Alert Triggers Multiagency Search in Westmore
A multiagency search was launched in Westmore Monday afternoon following reports of a possible plane crash, later determined to be a faulty alert.
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False alarm: No plane crash in Westmore after large response
Orleans Ambulance Service confirms no plane crash in Westmore after large multi-agency response; cause of alarm remains unknown.
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Car Fire on Cole Road in Westmore Draws Fire Response
Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire on Cole Road in Westmore. Units cleared the scene by 3:56 PM; no injuries reported.
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Plane Crash Reported Off Route 5A in Westmore
A plane crash has been reported off Route 5A in Westmore, Vermont, prompting a multi-agency response. Initial reports indicate multiple patients and a search and rescue effort unde…
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North Beach in Westmore reopens after E. coli closure
North Beach in Westmore reopened for swimming after a week-long closure due to high E. coli levels; June 24 testing shows safe bacteria counts.
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Westmore Zoning Board addresses permit compliance concerns
Westmore Zoning Board meets to address an increase in permit compliance violations; no decisions announced.
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Orleans to propose temporary fire coverage for Westmore
Orleans village trustees discussed submitting a proposal for the Orleans Fire Department to provide temporary fire service to Westmore, and approved a new substance abuse policy fo…
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Supreme Court hears appeal over Lake Willoughby tower
The Vermont Supreme Court heard arguments June 18 in a Westmore residents' appeal of a telecommunications tower permit near Lake Willoughby.
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North Beach at Lake Willoughby closed due to high E. coli
North Beach on Lake Willoughby in Westmore has been closed to swimming after recent testing found a high E. coli count.
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Lake Willoughby's North Beach closed due to high E. coli levels
North Beach at Lake Willoughby in Westmore has been closed to swimming after tests found elevated E. coli levels, town police announced June 21.
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Westmore Farmers Market begins season
The Westmore Farmers Market is open for the season, as announced by contributor Pam Kennedy.
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Green dry bag found at Lake Willoughby; owner sought
Vermont State Police recovered a green dry bag near Lake Willoughby in Westmore on June 11 and are asking the owner to come forward.
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State considers fees for Willoughby State Forest access
Vermont may charge fees to access Willoughby State Forest trails and Lake Willoughby south beach under a new 20-year management plan. Public hearings upcoming.
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Westmore Select Board considers widening North Beach road for walking path
The Westmore Select Board visited North Beach to discuss widening the road for a walking path, along with other business including invasive species prevention.
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Bear cubs spotted playing in Westmore
A Westmore resident filmed bear cubs playing in town on Thursday. The video shows them with their mother.
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Westmore resident warns fireworks threaten bald eagles
Westmore resident Tim Hayes told the select board that summer-long fireworks displays threaten local bald eagles.