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82-year-old man punched in random attack, Burlington police say

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A man arrested for a random assault in broad daylight in Burlington was released less than 24 hours later.

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Green Mountain Transit bus fares resume

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Starting Monday, catching the bus in Chittenden County will cost you.

Essex Junction road closure

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A traffic alert to keep in mind today as construction continues, making already slow traffic in Five Corners even slower.

Vt. bass fishing season kicks off

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife is boasting a hot start to the bass fishing season.

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Circus Smirkus founder to release memoir

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The age-old saying ‘run off and join the circus’ sat well with Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin, who is releasing a memoir at the end of May.

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Vermont Professionals of Color Network launches BIPOC community survey

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Vermont Professionals of Color Network creates a survey to better serve BIPOC Vermonters.

UVM class of 2024 celebrates graduation without commencement speaker

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The University of Vermont class of 2024 celebrates a historic graduation.

Sunday, May 19

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Lebanon Police search for missing Dartmouth grad student

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The Lebanon Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating Dartmouth graduate student Kexin Cai.

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Vermonters at gather Eco-Fair in search of ways to make the grass greener this spring

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Vermonters gathered at an Eco-Fair in Weybridge in search of ways to make the grass greener this spring.

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Burlington-area itinerant arrested again after attacking fire officials

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Michael Reynolds, a man who has 1,700 police encounters, is behind bars again.

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Plattsburgh apartment catches fire

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An apartment building went up in flames in Plattsburgh Friday afternoon.

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Rice Lumber makes history with Vermont's first outdoor electric forklifts

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This spring, Rice Lumber bought two Toyota 80-volt Electric Pneumatic forklifts. They’re the first outdoor electric forklifts in Vermont.

Protestors show up to Drag Story Hour

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Cobleigh Public Library hosted a Drag Story Hour - a time when drag performers read stories to children - Saturday morning. But not everyone approved.

Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off at Post Mills Airport

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The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Thetford kicked off this weekend at the Post Mills Airport.

Saturday, May 18

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Stuck in Vt: Ford Model A ‘Lizzie’ driven by Aubin family for 5 generations

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The Aubins have lived in Lyndonville for seven generations, and Lizzie has been driven by their family for five.

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Champlain, New York, looks toward future fire station

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The fire district in Champlain, New York, is soon hoping to move into a new space that’s been years in the making.

The legislative session may be over, but Vermont’s political season is just starting to heat up

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One week after adjourning, Vermont lawmakers are reflecting on the whirlwind session, and strategizing on how to counter Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes in the coming days.

Friday, May 17

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Area orchards look to rebound from killing frost of ‘23

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Fruit growers around the region are looking for a rebound this summer following the hard frost that wiped out their crops exactly one year ago.

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Rutland Town veteran gets escort to Honor Flight

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A Rutland Town veteran is being recognized this weekend with an honor flight and motorcycle escort.

Planting Time: Growing indoor microgreens

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We’re continuing our gardening segments with Joyce Amsden, a master gardener, and we’re talking about getting microgreens started.

Underhill homeowner charged by bear

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Officials in the town of Underhill are warning residents after an incident involving a bear charging a homeowner.

Vt. trooper receiving TBI rehab following I-89 crash

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A Vermont State Trooper injured in an I-89 crash in March is being treated for severe traumatic brain injury.

Northeast Kingdom group holds end-of-life fair

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Several groups in the Northeast Kingdom are trying to provide resources to residents surrounding what can often be a difficult topic of discussion -- death.

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VTrans officials still bullish on Notch Road barriers

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It comes after a tractor-trailer driver on Thursday morning easily skirted the recently installed chicanes on the Cambridge side by using the left lane.

Plattsburgh birthplace of actress Jean Arthur damaged in fire

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The Plattsburgh birthplace of silent film actress Jean Arthur was damaged by fire Friday afternoon.

UVM graduation to carry on without commencement speaker

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The University of Vermont is preparing for more than 3,000 to walk across the stage this weekend to receive their diplomas.

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Causeway Bike Ferry prepares to kick off new season

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Another sign of the season, Local Motion’s bike ferry is returning to service Memorial Day Weekend.

Fallen Rutland officer honored at park dedication

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A Rutland police officer killed in the line of duty last summer was honored Friday with a monument at a local park.

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New Hampshire Senate tables bill inspired by state hospital shooting

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A bipartisan bill drafted in the response to the fatal shooting of a New Hampshire Hospital security guard has hit a roadblock in the state Senate.

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Vt. Senate shuffle: Kitchel to step down; Ledbetter running for Chittenden-Central seat

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As the state’s campaign filing deadline approaches, jockeying for legislative seats is ramping up.