Vermont news

• New system to help protect Vermonters from scams

  29-06-2017 23:29
  Vermonters lose hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to scams. How a new program aims to stop scammers in their tracks. 
  
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• Judge’s ruling keeps McAllister trial on track for July

  29-06-2017 23:25 via vtdigger.org
  
  Former state Sen. Norm McAllister, R-Franklin, in Franklin Superior Court in St. Albans. Pool file photo by Gregory Lamoureaux/County Courier
  The sex crimes trial of a former Franklin County state senator is on track to begin next month, after the judge rejected a defense request for a delay.
  Norm McAllister is set to go to trial in July to face charges of sexual assault. The Highgate farmer, a former Republican senator, is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman who lived in a trailer
  
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• The Role Of Vermonters In The Civil War bit.ly/2s6PGZO https://t.co/HUA6DmKZhy

  29-06-2017 22:48 via twitter.com
  
  The Role Of Vermonters In The Civil War bit.ly/2s6PGZO https://t.co/HUA6DmKZhy
  
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• St. Albans opiate treatment hub opens in temporary site

  29-06-2017 22:43 via vtdigger.org
  
  This building will become a permanent St. Albans opiate treatment hub. The clinic just opened in a temporary site. File photo by Morgan True/VTDiggerA much-anticipated new opiate addiction treatment center in northwest Vermont began taking patients Thursday.
  The treatment hub in St. Albans opened in a temporary location on Crest Road, where it will have capacity for up to 250 patients, according to an announcement from state officials.
  A permanent facility on Main Street is under construction an
  
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• Southwestern Vermont Medical Center announces photo contest winners

  29-06-2017 22:23 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterJune 28, 2017
  Contact:Ashley Brenon JowettPhone: 802.447.5019Fax: 802.447.5214
  [email protected]
  Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Announces Winners of SVMC Orthopedics Active Lifestyle Photo Contest
  BENNINGTON, VT—June 28, 2017—Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is proud to announce the winners of the SVMC Orthopedics Active Lifestyle Photo Contest. Awards were presented before a crowd of 100 attendees at
  
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• Finding The Right New England Destination For A Holiday Weekend Getaway bit.ly/2s6ARX9 https://t.co/g9zCad9Tho

  29-06-2017 22:16 via twitter.com
  
  Finding The Right New England Destination For A Holiday Weekend Getaway bit.ly/2s6ARX9 https://t.co/g9zCad9Tho
  
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• Man denies killing college student over $6,000 drug debt

  29-06-2017 21:47 via vtdigger.org
  
  An illustration of Richard Monroe, right, and his attorney Mark Kaplan in federal court in Burlington. Pool imageBURLINGTON — The man accused of killing a University of Vermont student in 2015 over an alleged drug debt pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment Thursday in federal court.
  Richard Monroe, 24, was arrested this month in Texas after a 2½-year investigation.Prosecutors allege Monroe killed Kevin DeOliveira, 23, a student at the University of Vermont whom they say was
  
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• Stone Environmental announces executive leadership transition

  29-06-2017 21:35 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — June 28, 2017Stone Environmental
  Media Contact:Carleigh RixonPhone: 802.229.2193Email: [email protected]: www.stone-env.com
  John Hanzas will succeed Christopher Stone as President. Michael Winchell will succeed David Healy as Vice President. Christopher Stone and David Healy will remain at Stone as senior executive and technical advisors and members of Stone’s Board of Directors.
  MONTPELIER, VT, JUNE 28, 2017 – Stone Environmental today announced that,
  
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• Pittsford woman pleads guilty to social security fraud

  29-06-2017 21:17 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — U.S. Department of JusticeJune 27, 2017
  Contact:(802) 951-6725Fax: (802) 951-6540
  Connie Forrest Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud
  The United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Connie Forrest, 56, of Pittsford, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington to a charge of Social Security fraud. Chief U.S. District Judge Christina Reiss released Forrest on conditions pending sentencing, which has been scheduled for October 20.
  
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• Vermont Medical Society statement on Better Care Reconciliation Act

  29-06-2017 21:06 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Vermont Medical SocietyJune 27, 2017
  Contact: Justin Campfield
  [email protected](802) 683-9889
  The Vermont Medical Society (VMS) opposes the passage of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) by the United States Senate. The Society’s position is based on the belief that affordable, high-quality health care should be available to all Vermonters and all Americans.
  The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which BCRA is meant to replace, has played a major role in loweri
  
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• Scott continues efforts to ensure federal health care reform protects Vermonters

  29-06-2017 21:01 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Gov. Phil ScottJune 27, 2017
  Contact:Rebecca Kelley802-828-6403
  [email protected]
  GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ENSURE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM PROTECTS VERMONTERS AND COVERAGE GAINS
  Sends Letter to Senate Leaders Regarding U.S. Senate Health Care Bill
  Montpelier, Vt. – Today, Governor Phil Scott sent the following letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the Senate’s considerat
  
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• Lake Champlain-Richelieu River study board public meetings July 11-13

  29-06-2017 20:52 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — University of VermontJune 27, 2017
  Contact:Jeff Wakefield
  [email protected]
  International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board to hold public meetings July 11-13, 2017
  The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board (the Study Board) has released its draft Work Plan, available for public feedback until July 28, 2017. The Study Board will host public meetings in Vermont, Québec and New York in July to share information about the s
  
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• Woman guilty of aggravated murder in double slaying

  29-06-2017 20:15 via vtdigger.org
  
  Windham County Sheriff’s Deputy Dana Shepard leads Robin O’Neill out of the courtroom after the jury convicted her of aggravated murder Wednesday. Photo by Kristopher Radder/Brattleboro Reformer
  (This story is by Harmony Birch, of the Brattleboro Reformer, in which it first appeared June 28, 2017.)
  BRATTLEBORO — The case of State vs. Robin O’Neill concluded Wednesday with the jury declaring O’Neill guilty of aggravated murder.
  O’Neill was charged with the Nov.
  
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• UPDATED: Scott appoints Greshin to top budget-writing post

  29-06-2017 19:27 via vtdigger.org
  
  Rep. Adam Greshin, I-Warren, left, is taking a key job with the Scott administration. File photo by John Herrick/VTDigger
  (This story was updated June 29, 2017, at 3 p.m.)
  Gov. Phil Scott has appointed a state representative who is co-owner of Sugarbush Resort to be his top budget writer.
  Scott appointed Rep. Adam Greshin, I-Warren, to be commissioner of the Department of Finance and Management, which is within the Agency of Administration.
  The department is responsible for writing the governor&
  
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• Scott appoints Greshin to top budget-writing post

  29-06-2017 19:27 via vtdigger.org
  
  Rep. Adam Greshin, I-Warren, left, is taking a key job with the Scott administration. File photo by John Herrick/VTDigger
  Gov. Phil Scott has appointed a state representative who is co-owner of Sugarbush Resort to be his top budget writer.
  Scott appointed Rep. Adam Greshin, I-Warren, to be commissioner of the Department of Finance and Management, which is within the Agency of Administration.
  The department is responsible for writing the governor’s budget proposal each year, and the commiss
  
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• McAllister sex crimes trial on schedule

  29-06-2017 18:55
  
  The trial for a former Franklin County state senator accused of sex crimes remains on schedule. 
  
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• Donald Fell death penalty retrial delayed again

  29-06-2017 17:59
  
  The federal death penalty retrial of a man charged with killing a Rutland supermarket worker nearly 17 years ago is being delayed again.
  
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• Burlington murder suspect pleads not guilty

  29-06-2017 17:47
  
  The suspect in a Burlington murder has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. 
  
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• Teens arrested in Marshfield vandalism, theft

  29-06-2017 17:38
  
  Vermont State Police say two teenagers vandalized the wastewater treatment facility in Marshfield. 
  
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• Vt. State Police step up patrols for holiday weekend

  29-06-2017 17:36
  
  Starting Saturday, you will see more police patrols and sobriety checkpoints. 
  
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• Shaheen amendment calls for national drinking water study

  29-06-2017 16:20
  
  A provision in the federal defense spending bill added by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen would fund a national health study on emerging drinking water contaminants like those found at the Pease International Tradeport.
  
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• Arrests rising for carfentanil cases in NH

  29-06-2017 16:19
  The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office says it's investigating more than three dozen cases involving the deadly synthetic drug carfentanil.
  
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• NH police investigating reported sexual assault at St. Paul's School

  29-06-2017 16:17
  
  Police in New Hampshire are investigating reports of a sexual assault at a prep school with a history of sexual misconduct allegations.
  
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• Vermont Housing and Conservation Board using new funds to address housing shortage

  29-06-2017 16:14 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Vermont Housing and Conservation BoardJune 28, 2017
  Contact:Gus Seelig828-3251
  [email protected]
  Jen Hollarcell: 793-7346
  [email protected]
  VHCB Will Use $35 Million in Bond Funds to Address Vermont’s Housing Shortage
  Funding to Accelerate the Production of New Housing
  The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board will use $35 million in new funding for the creation of rental housing and home ownership opportunities for 550-650 low- and moderate-income Vermonters over the ne
  
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• Sununu to sign school choice bill aimed at small towns

  29-06-2017 16:13
  
  Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is heading to Croydon to sign a bill that would allow certain New Hampshire school districts to send students to private schools using taxpayer dollars.
  
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• Assembly OKs NYC schools deal, Mario Cuomo bridge name

  29-06-2017 16:11
  
  The New York state Assembly has voted to name the new Tappan Zee Bridge after the late Gov. Mario Cuomo.
  
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• Summer Organic Dairy Series workshop offered

  29-06-2017 16:08 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — University of VermontJune 28, 2017
  Media Contact:Susan Brouillette(800) 639-2130 (within Vermont) or (802) 524-6501, ext. 432E-mail: [email protected]
  WORKSHOP SERIES OFFERED FOR ORGANIC DAIRY PRODUCERS
  Burlington–The 2017 Summer Organic Dairy Series, which begins July 31, will focus on strategies for success with workshops planned at three Vermont farms.
  Dairy producers will have an opportunity to hear from other farmers about their organic dairy production, p
  
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• Consolidated, FairPoint ready to close deal Monday

  29-06-2017 16:07
  
  Illinois-based Consolidated Communications and North Carolina-based FairPoint have obtained all necessary state regulatory approvals and anticipate closing the deal in a matter of days.
  
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• Vermont's newest opioid treatment center opens in St. Albans

  29-06-2017 16:05
  
  Vermont's newest opioid treatment center is open in St. Albans.
  
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• Crops and Soils Field Day looks at innovation

  29-06-2017 16:04 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — University of VermontJune 28, 2017
  Media Contact:Susan Brouillette(800) 639-2130 (within Vermont) or (802) 524-6501, ext. 432E-mail: [email protected]
  FIELD DAY OFFERS FIRST-HAND LOOK AT CROPS AND SOILS INNOVATION
  Alburgh–On July 27 farmers and ag service providers will gather at the Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh for the tenth annual Crops and Soils Field Day.
  This day-long event provides an opportunity to check out the latest in equipment, ideas and rese
  
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• Vermont man killed in motorcycle crash

  29-06-2017 16:01
  
  Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Sharon. 
  
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• Montpelier Alive releases July 3 parade lineup

  29-06-2017 15:57 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Montpelier AliveJune 28, 2017
  Contact:Ashlea Smith662-279-6566
  [email protected]
  MONTPELIER ALIVE RELEASES AMAZING JULY 3RD PARADE LINEUPParade Competition to Feature LIVE Spectator Voting
  Montpelier Alive is pleased to release one of the most interesting, artistic and fun July 3rd Independence Day Celebration Parade lineups in years. The new Union Mutual July 3rd Parade Competition, which will award two $1000 prizes, has people excited about the parade this year
  
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• Police arrest suspect in 3 burglaries

  29-06-2017 15:54
  
  There's been a major break in a string of burglaries in Plainfield. 
  
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• Vermont Parks Forever purchases state park passes for foster families

  29-06-2017 15:43 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Vermont Department for Children and FamiliesJune 28, 2017
  Contact:Pam Piper(802) 241-0900
  Vermont Parks Forever Helps Foster Families Visit State Parks
  Waterbury, VT– For the second year in a row, Vermont Parks Forever — the nonprofit foundation that supports expanding access to and enhancing Vermont State Parks— raised $3,000 to purchase state park passes for 100 Vermont foster families.
  “We are so grateful that Vermont Parks Forever has chosen to do
  
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• 98-year-old Vermonter arrested at pipeline protest

  29-06-2017 15:43
  
  She's almost 100 but that didn't stop her from protesting a natural gas pipeline. 
  
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• Green Mountain Transit hosts diaper drive

  29-06-2017 15:37 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Green Mountain TransitJune 28, 2017
  Contact:Mark A. Sousa
  [email protected]
  Montpelier, VT– As part of a continued community outreach effort, GreenMountain Transit (GMT) is hosting a diaper-drive event to benefit Family Center of Washington County. “GMT is always striving to do our part in the community,” says General Manager, Mark A Sousa. “When the opportunity arose to work with Family Center of Washington County, we recognized the pote
  
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• Protect yourself from cyanobacteria

  29-06-2017 15:25 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Vermont Department of HealthJune 28, 2017
  Media Contact:Vermont Department of Health802-863-7281
  Protect Yourself from Cyanobacteria this Summer
  Knowing what cyanobacteria looks like is key to enjoying your time on Vermont’s waters
  BURLINGTON – To help Vermonters and visitors enjoy themselves at the beach and on the water this summer, health officials are encouraging people to learn how to watch for and avoid cyanobacteria – also known as blue-green algae.
  
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• Vermont products place in Fancy Food Show

  29-06-2017 15:20 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and MarketsJune 27, 2017
  Contact:Alison Kosakowski802-272-4547
  [email protected]
  Vermont Products Win Big at the 2017 Fancy Food Show
  Vermont-made products wowed the judges this week at the 2017 Fancy Food Show in New York City. The Green Mountain State scored eleven “sofi” awards at the world-renowned show – the largest specialty food industry trade event in North America!
  And the delicious winners are&hellip
  
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• Environment America: Scott leadership needed to combat climate change

  29-06-2017 15:13 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — Environment AmericaJune 27, 2017
  Contact:Madeline Page(520)661-5042
  [email protected]
  Meera Patel(570)954-9894
  [email protected]
  Governor Scott’s Leadership needed to combat climate change
  [Montpelier, VT] In the aftermath of President Trump’s decision to withdraw America from the Paris Climate Agreement, state leadership is needed to combat climate change.
  Today, officials from nine Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, including Vermont,
  
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• South Burlington residents save six percent on electric

  29-06-2017 15:07 via vtdigger.org
  
  News Release — South BurlingtonJune 27, 2017
  Media Contact:Coralee Holm(802) 846-4127
  [email protected]
  SOUTH BURLINGTON RESIDENTS COLLECTIVELY SAVE 6% ON ELECTRIC BILLSSmall, easy changes lead to big energy savings—nearly $450,000!
  The results are in! Over the last two years, South Burlington residents saved big in electricity costs, slashing 6% from their bills. That’s nearly $450,000 in real savings!
  How did they do it? It began when the City participated in the Georgetown Uni
  
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• We're talking today about theater and other performances in #VT this summer. What do you recommend people check out… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  29-06-2017 15:05 via twitter.com
  We're talking today about theater and other performances in #VT this summer. What do you recommend people check out… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Video shows panic inside Apple store during mall shooting

  29-06-2017 06:40
  
  Prosecutors have released a video that shows panicked workers and customers fleeing a shooting inside a mall in upstate New York.
  
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• Woman guilty of 2014 Townshend murders

  29-06-2017 05:20
  
  A Vermont woman will die behind bars. A jury found Robin O'Neill guilty of aggravated murder.
  
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• LISTEN: Vt. Makes Final Push Toward Universal Composting And Recycling bit.ly/2s3IBZX https://t.co/5sB4XjdQB8

  29-06-2017 02:30 via twitter.com
  
  LISTEN: Vt. Makes Final Push Toward Universal Composting And Recycling bit.ly/2s3IBZX https://t.co/5sB4XjdQB8
  
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• Donovan keeps review of Vermont Attorney General’s office under wraps

  29-06-2017 02:11 via vtdigger.org
  
  Democratic attorney general candidate TJ Donovan on Church Street in Burlington. Photo by Elizabeth Hewitt/VTDiggerVermont Attorney General TJ Donovan has asked for a “comprehensive” review of his office.To that end, a group from the National Association of Attorneys General interviewed dozens of employees over a three-day period from June 5-7.It is the first time the Vermont Attorney General’s office has undergone a management review in 20 years — since Bill Sorrell, the
  
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• LISTEN: Doctors, Patients Prepare For New Opiate Prescription Rules in Vermont bit.ly/2tmUHRU https://t.co/ddvD7J7qgX

  29-06-2017 01:56 via twitter.com
  
  LISTEN: Doctors, Patients Prepare For New Opiate Prescription Rules in Vermont bit.ly/2tmUHRU https://t.co/ddvD7J7qgX
  
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• Sanders defends wife over potential federal investigation

  29-06-2017 01:41
  
  Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is on the defensive.
  
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• Police: Narcotics found near baby in Plattsburgh drug raid

  29-06-2017 01:29
  
  Drug dealing with a baby in the house.
  
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• Plea deal ends manslaughter case involving escaped bull

  29-06-2017 01:29 via vtdigger.org
  
  Craig Mosher, of Killington, left, appears in Rutland Superior Court on Wednesday, where he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment. A bull that got loose from his property caused a fatal crash on Route 4 in Killington almost two years ago. Next to Mosher is his attorney, Paul Volk. Photo by Alan J. Keays/VTDiggerRUTLAND — A Killington man who faced a manslaughter charge after his escaped bull caused a fatal crash on Route 4 has reached a plea deal that will allow h
  
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• Vt. farmer learns his fate in fatal crash caused by loose bull

  29-06-2017 01:19
  
  A controversial court case over a loose bull blamed for causing a fatal crash has ended in a plea deal. Why some Vermont farmers are speaking out about the precedent the decision sets.
  
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