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Vermont Attorney General Settles Case Against Mountain Bikers for Illegal Trail Construction

Vermont Attorney General Settles Case Against Mountain Bikers for Illegal Trail Construction

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark announced a $35,000 settlement against endurance athletes Cyril Brunner and Aaron Rice for illegally constructing a mountain biking trail in the Mount Mansfield State Forest. The elaborate trail, spanning 8,000 feet with wooden ramps, jumps, pathways, and bridges, was discovered by Mike Snyder, then the state’s top forestry official, in October 2020. Brunner, who was secretary of the Stowe Trails Partnership, and Rice, a board member of the Waterbury Area Trail Alliance, admitted responsibility. Both organizations are chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, which manages most of the state's legal mountain biking trails. The construction involved cutting 327 trees and shrubs and installing hardware into rock formations without state approval. The settlement also required Brunner and Rice to remove any remaining structures from the trail. This case marks the first legal settlement specifically concerning an illegal mountain bike trail in Vermont, signaling a ...

Dartmouth Health to Cease Telehealth Services for Emergency and Intensive Care, Impacting Vermont Hospitals

Dartmouth Health to Cease Telehealth Services for Emergency and Intensive Care, Impacting Vermont Hospitals

Dartmouth Health plans to discontinue its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED services, a decision that will affect five hospitals in Vermont and others across the region. Audra Burns, a spokesperson for the New Hampshire-based health network, stated that the costs of these services, at their current scale and without external support, are unsustainable. These telehealth programs provide rural hospitals with access to specialists at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, offering remote intensive care physicians and critical care nurses for continuous monitoring and emergency department support. Vermont hospitals utilizing these services include Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Grace Cottage Hospital, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, and Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center. Dartmouth Health reported a $63.5 million operating deficit in May, citing rising expenses for staffing and pharmaceuticals.

Vermont Leads Nation in Summer Drunk Driving Crash Share, Washington Ranks Tenth

Vermont Leads Nation in Summer Drunk Driving Crash Share, Washington Ranks Tenth

A recent study conducted by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling researchers analyzed three years of summer crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to identify U.S. states with the highest proportion of drunk driving incidents during the summer months. The study revealed that Vermont had the highest share of summer crashes linked to impaired drivers, with 43.55% of its total 62 summer crashes involving a driver with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Texas followed in second place, with 40.82% of its 2,947 summer crashes attributed to impaired driving. Washington state ranked tenth nationally, with 35.33% of its 600 summer crashes involving a drunk driver. The peak fatal crash hours for impaired drivers in Washington were identified between 11 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., while in Oregon, which ranked eighth, the peak was between 7 p.m. and 7:59 p.m.

Dartmouth Health Discontinues Telehealth ICU and Emergency Room Programs Due to Unsustainable Costs

Dartmouth Health Discontinues Telehealth ICU and Emergency Room Programs Due to Unsustainable Costs

Dartmouth Health is ending its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED programs, which provided remote assistance to intensive care units and emergency departments in 13 rural hospitals across New Hampshire and Vermont. These programs, part of Dartmouth Health's 14-year-old Connected Care initiative, allowed experienced physicians from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to support smaller, rural hospitals lacking specialized expertise. The decision stems from the high costs associated with these services, which Dartmouth Health states are unsustainable at their current scale without external financial support. The medical system reported a $63.5 million operating deficit in May, as noted by the Valley News. Telehealth services, which have evolved significantly since the 1960s, were designed to enable rural hospitals to offer advanced care despite staffing challenges and to help reduce healthcare costs. Affected New Hampshire hospitals include Cheshire Medical Center, Androscoggin Valley, Littleton Hospital, Valley Regional, ...

Burlington Experiences Spate of Violent Incidents, Reigniting Public Safety Debate

Burlington Experiences Spate of Violent Incidents, Reigniting Public Safety Debate

Burlington, Vermont, experienced a series of violent incidents over a recent weekend, including a fatal stabbing, another non-life-threatening stabbing, two gunfire incidents, and an altercation involving a juvenile. An unidentified man was fatally stabbed early Saturday morning behind 175-199 Main St. and later died at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Burlington police are investigating these events, but no arrests have been announced. These incidents have reignited a long-standing debate over public safety in downtown Burlington, despite city figures indicating a decline in some serious crime measures since 2021. The fatal stabbing occurred almost exactly a year after another fatal attack in August 2025, where Scott Kastner was beaten, leading to second-degree murder charges against two individuals. That previous incident had prompted the Burlington City Council to vote for increased police presence and park closures. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak acknowledged the upsetting nature of the events but...

WKBK Expands FM Coverage in Keene and Brattleboro with New Signals

WKBK Expands FM Coverage in Keene and Brattleboro with New Signals

WKBK is expanding its FM radio coverage by launching new signals in Keene, New Hampshire, and Brattleboro, Vermont. The station will now broadcast on 107.5 FM in Keene and 100.3 FM in Brattleboro. These new frequencies will supplement WKBK's existing signals, which include 1290 AM and 94.1 FM. This expansion aims to broaden the station's reach and accessibility for listeners in both communities. The move signifies an effort by WKBK to enhance its presence in the local media landscape and provide more options for tuning into its programming. The additional FM signals are expected to improve reception quality and availability for a wider audience, potentially attracting new listeners while better serving its current base.

Colchester Man Cited for Driving 102 MPH and Suspected Impairment on I-89 in Milton, Vermont

Colchester Man Cited for Driving 102 MPH and Suspected Impairment on I-89 in Milton, Vermont

Vermont State Police cited Thierno Diallo, a man from Colchester, for driving 102 mph on I-89 south in Milton. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, where Diallo was observed traveling significantly above the posted 65 mph speed limit. Upon stopping Diallo, state troopers noted that he appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Consequently, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. Diallo has been cited to appear in court in October to face the charges related to speeding and impaired driving. This event highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to enforce traffic laws and ensure road safety.

Kingdom Leather Crafts Handmade Luxury Goods in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

Kingdom Leather Crafts Handmade Luxury Goods in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

Kingdom Leather Crafts Handmade Luxury Goods in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom

Representative Becca Balint Secures Unopposed Democratic Nomination in Vermont Primary

Representative Becca Balint Secures Unopposed Democratic Nomination in Vermont Primary

Representative Becca Balint (D-V.T.) has successfully secured the Democratic nomination for Vermont's at-large congressional seat, running unopposed in the primary election. This marks her bid for a third term in the lower chamber. Following the primary, Balint is now focused on the general election, where she will face Republican Gerald Malloy, who won his party's nomination with 76% of the vote. Balint's campaign priorities include lowering costs, protecting Social Security and Medicare, defending freedoms, and ensuring Vermont's voice is heard in Washington. The primary results also saw other LGBTQ+ candidates achieve victories in Vermont, with several incumbents winning their primary races and new candidates advancing to the general election.

Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship

Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship

Clark Associates Seeks Remote Full Stack Engineer, Excludes H-1B Visa Sponsorship

Dartmouth Health to Discontinue Telehealth Services for Emergency and Intensive Care Due to Unsustainable Costs

Dartmouth Health to Discontinue Telehealth Services for Emergency and Intensive Care Due to Unsustainable Costs

Dartmouth Health, a major healthcare provider in New Hampshire and Vermont, plans to discontinue its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED services. These telehealth programs provide remote access to specialists at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for rural hospitals, helping them manage acute care patients, reduce transfers, and lower costs. Five Vermont hospitals, including Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Grace Cottage Hospital, currently rely on these services. Audra Burns, a spokesperson for Dartmouth Health, stated that the costs of these services, at their current scale and without external support, are "simply unsustainable." This decision follows Dartmouth Health reporting a $63.5 million operating deficit in May, driven by rising expenses such as staffing and pharmaceutical costs.

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WalletHub ranks states from most to least-stressed. How NC ranked

WalletHub ranks states from most to least-stressed. How NC ranked

Everyone has stress. Here's how North Carolina stress level ranked among the other 50 states.