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Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks

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The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show.

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Barre City to receive aid from the Northern Border Regional Commission for housing development projects

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The Northern Border Regional Commission is doling out $27 million in awards as part of its Catalyst Program spring competition.

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Burlington Airport to receive over $1.5 million as part of “Project NexT”

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The Northern Border Regional Commission has announced that 3.6 million will be awarded to three projects as part of the “Timber for Transit” program, one of those projects taking place at the Burlington Airport.

Wildlife Watch: Climate change’s impact on turtle populations

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Scientists are tracking climate change and its impact on the state’s turtle populations.

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UVM Medical Center nurses to strike July 12 pending contract deal

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Nurses announced Tuesday they will go on strike for five days starting Friday, July 12.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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NY police arrest 7 Customs and Border Protections officers in larceny scheme

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New York police on Tuesday arrested three current and four former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers after an investigation into a grand larceny scheme.

Washington homicide victim found in 1977 identified as Vermont woman

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After nearly five decades, the remains of a homicide victim found in Washington state have been identified as a woman from Vermont.

Gov. Scott leads the way in campaign funding

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Governor Phil Scott continues to dominate in the fundraising race ahead of the August primaries.

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Police name suspect in 2023 murder of Vt. National Guardsman

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Authorities have named a suspect in the shooting death of a Vermont National Guardsman at his Northeast Kingdom home last October.

Addison County prosecutor to give up driver’s license following alleged DUI

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Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos is losing her driver’s license.

Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions

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Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends.

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Brooklyn man faces drug charges

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An alleged fentanyl dealer already facing federal charges, was in state court Tuesday morning on other drug charges.

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Burlington man arrested following knife threat

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A Burlington man is expected in court Tuesday after police say he threatened someone with a knife.

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Local lawmakers respond to Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling

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Lawmakers from around our region are weighing in on Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.

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Vt. health officials unveil state suicide prevention plan

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The Vermont Department of Mental Health is unveiling what they’re calling a statewide comprehensive plan for suicide prevention.

Police investigating assault, armed robbery in Burlington’s Old North End

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Police in Burlington are investigating an assault and armed robbery in the city’s Old North End.

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Firefighters share concerns over proposed OSHA safety regulation changes

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Vermont fire officials say the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is putting stress on fire departments statewide.

New Vt. public safety laws crack down on retail, car thefts

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Some new laws aimed at making Vermonters safer hit the books on July 1. Our Ike Bendavid reports on new protections for car owners and increased penalties for retail thieves.

New Burlington police disciplinary policy aims to find compromise

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The Burlington Police Department has rewritten its policies on discipline, internal investigations and citizen complaints after voters rejected moving oversight from the police chief to a civilian board. As our Katharine Huntley reports,…

Monday, Jul 1

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Woman arrested in tech support scam that targeted NH seniors

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A Massachusetts woman has been arrested in a scam that cost elderly New Hampshire residents thousands of dollars.

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Connecticut man convicted in Vermont murder, attempted murder

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A Connecticut man has been found guilty in a double-shooting in Vermont that left one man dead.

New taxes, fees start in Vermont as new laws take effect

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A new fiscal year means a new payroll tax in Vermont. It comes as fees for certain services saw an increase this year, too. Our Darren Perron has a closer look.

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New Vermont law aims to protect bicyclists on roadways

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A new Vermont law designed to strengthen protections for cyclists on busy roads went into effect on Monday. Our Katharine Huntley digs into exactly what it means for motorists and cyclists alike.

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Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vt. lake to Canada

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Border Patrol agents say a woman from China has been arrested at a Vermont lake bordering Quebec for trying to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, into Canada by kayak.

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Police arrest wrong-way driver on Interstate 91

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A Vermont man is facing charges after police say he drove the wrong way on Interstate 91.

New bills take effect in Vermont on July 1

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New legislation ranging from retail theft to library policy takes effect on Monday.

Rate of fatal fires increases in New Hampshire

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New Hampshire officials are sounding the alarm on fatal fires in the state.

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Man wanted for allegedly dragging officer now wanted by Vt. police in separate case

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A man wanted by Colchester police for allegedly dragging an officer with a car is now also wanted by Vermont State Police in a separate incident.

Vt. police search for suspect who left the scene of accident

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Vermont State Police are asking for help looking for a suspect who left the scene of an accident.

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Motorcyclist dies in Colchester crash

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One person is dead following a motorcycle crash on Sunday night.