Local News

Board tackles Hartland policing

By Curt Peterson Safety and security have been topics of Hartland Select Board meetings for years, but Monday night brought tones of urgency and resolve not evident in the past. Chair Phil Hobbie characterized the discussion as “a big step […]

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Local News

Two killed in Rutland flames

By Katy Savage Two people died at a fire on 41 Baxter Street Saturday evening, police said. Police and fire officials were called to fire in the wood frame building around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27. The 41 Baxter Street is […]

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Local News

Police investigate Rutland fire

RUTLAND—Police are investigating a structure fire that occured at 90 Strongs Avenue July 10, resulting in a complete loss. Police said in a press release that the vacant home, belonging to Paul Arnado, was emitting flames around 2:30 a.m. July […]

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Local News

Former high school teacher dies in lake

Staff report POULTNEY—A former high school teacher, known for cracking jokes and caring for his students far beyond school, died in a boating accident on Lake St. Catherine last week. State police pronounced Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, N.Y., drowned […]

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Letter

Marijuana legalization will affect road safety

Dear Editor, Drivers impaired by opioids, cocaine, marijuana and other drugs pose a threat to every Vermonter and visitor that drive our highways. On July 1, Vermont will become the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana. Even proponents of legalization […]

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Local News

Suspect in standoff had a BB gun

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger MONTPELIER—State police say that a pistol a man displayed during a standoff, Jan. 16, on a field at Montpelier High School, prompting nine officers to open fire and kill him, was a BB gun. A day […]

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