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Emily Carris Duncan

Carris Duncan wins open seat

WHITINGHAM- Democratic candidate Emily Carris Duncan carried the day in the Windham-6 district House race with 1,316 votes, about 254 more than rival Republican candidate Pam Baker.
“I’m really thankful and honored for the opportunity to serve the community,” Carris Duncan said,...

Cooper holds narrow edge over Busa

READSBORO- The Democratic candidate for the Bennington-1 House district, Jonathan Cooper, of Pownal, appears to have eked out a narrow win over Republican candidate Bruce Busa, of Readsboro.
With all five Bennington-1 towns reporting Tuesday evening – Readsboro, Stamford, Searsburg,...

Sibilia

Sibilia cruises to reelection, focuses on Speaker race

DOVER- While the political landscape in Vermont may have changed dramatically Tuesday evening, independent candidate for the Windham-2 House district Laura Sibilia sailed to victory with 1,572 votes in an uncontested race.
Sibilia recently announced her decision to run for Speaker of the...

Bridge 31, in the center of Wilmington village, is slated to be rebuilt. VTrans is seeking input on different detour options while the bridge work takes place, which is currently scheduled for sometime in 2029. Ivy Kirby

Lots of questions, no answers yet on bridge rebuild

WILMINGTON - On Wednesday, October 23, the team currently working on construction plans for the rebuilding of Bridge 31, located on West Main Street at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 100 in Wilmington village, gave a presentation at Valley Craft Ales.
In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene...

Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail to undergo a needed makeover

WILMINGTON - The Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail starts just off West Main Street at the Reardons’ Crossing footbridge. It then follows the North Branch of the Deerfield River and the shoreline of Harriman Reservoir for two miles. It ends at a boat launch and swimming area.
The trail...

Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas speaks during Tuesday’s press conference in Montpelier.

Secretary of state, governor say ballots secure, voters can track submissions at online site

MONTPELIER- At a joint press conference with Gov. Phil Scott Tuesday, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas urged voters who haven’t already mailed their ballots to submit them in person to their town clerks, at their offices, at their town’s official ballot drop boxes, or at the polls...

Paula Jean Weldon, a Benington college student who went missing in 1946 in the “Bennington Triangle.” Wikipedia

College students seek information on the paranormal from community

BENNINGTON - A pair of Bennington College students are seeking to get a better understanding of the experiences of southern Vermonters as they relate to paranormal activity, and are interested in connecting with valley residents should they have anything to share.
Devan Spiro and...

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COW on the move to a new pasture

DOVER- Verizon’s COW will be grazing in a new location this winter, after selectboard members approved a new site location for the company’s mobile cell antenna at a special meeting on Monday, October 28.
Last year, Verizon placed a Cell on Wheels, or COW, in the parking area at Mount Snow...

Survey seeks information from families about autism needs

WINDHAM COUNTY - The Autism Needs Assessment Survey, which will be open until December 10, seeks to evaluate the needs of families with children who have or are awaiting an autism diagnosis in Windham County. The survey is part of an effort to enhance support systems for children who are on the...

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Local election officials ready for Tuesday’s final push

DEERFIELD VALLEY- According to the Vermont Secretary of State, about one third of Vermont voters have already voted. For those who are waiting until Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, Deerfield Valley town clerks concurred on one piece of advice: If you received a ballot in the mail, be sure...