Voters in the Orange Senate district elected Democrat-Progressive Rep. Monique Priestley to replace incumbent Republican Sen. John Benson in a close race Tuesday. Benson was appointed to the seat by Gov. Phil Scott last session after former Republican senator Larry Hart resigned in November of 2025. Priestley had 5,571 votes, claiming 50.2%, while Benson had a total of 5,222 votes [β¦] The post Priestley Bests Incumbent Benson in Orange Senate Race first appeared on The White River Valley H
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Chittenden County Stateβs Attorney Sarah George, a Democrat, won reelection on Tuesday night, beating Republican Jace Laquerre β a software engineer with no legal background. The unusual race pitted George against a challenger who explicitly told voters that he didnβt want the job β and would resign if elected to allow the governor to appoint a replacement.
Retired art teacher and Brandon resident Jim Samler has published his second book, βThe Adventures of a Time Traveling Coyote,β a story combining poetry and pen-and-ink illustrations to explore the relationship between humans and wildlife. Written for both children and adults, the book follows a time-traveling coyote who has a brief encounter with a human. [β¦]
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A Vermont state senator from Rutland County is accused of assaulting a woman by striking her in the face during an argument, according to charging documents made public Wednesday, Oct. 28.Β Β Terry Williams, 74, of Poultney, appeared Wednesday in Rutland Superior criminal court for an arraignment on the misdemeanor domestic assault [β¦]
By Greta Solsaa/VTDigger The Vermont Agency of Transportation is acquiring $60.3 million in federal dollars to replace 60 miles of rail for freight travel between Rutland and North Bennington, according to an announcement last week. The funding comes from the federal Department of Transportation, and was supported by U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., U.S. Sen. [β¦]
By Elodie Reed Editorβs note:Β Elodie Reed is the communications manager at the Extension College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at UVM. What you see missing from your life, you can make happen, says Rutland and Bennington Counties 4-H Educator Moonshine βMoonieβ Shorey. It just has to start small, and probably out of sight, before [β¦]
Friday, Nov. 6 through Monday, Nov. 9βKILLINGTONβ Mission Farm will hold its annual coat drive, collecting winter clothing and outerwear for BROC Community Action to distribute to individuals and families in need throughout the greater Rutland area. The four-day collection will accept new or clean, gently used coats, boots, hats, mittens and other winter outerwear. [β¦]
WED 11/4 CASTLETON6 p.m. Third Place Pizzeria β Trivia w/ Shaun and James HARTLAND6 p.m. Skunk Hollow Tavern β Open Mic LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails β Line Dancing POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub β Open Mic RUTLAND6:30 p.m. American Legion β Trivia w/ Terry J & Michelle WHITE RIVER JUNCTION6 p.m. The Filling Station β [β¦]
By James Kent Residents of Fair Haven and surrounding towns no longer need to trek to Rutland to get their sandwich fix. Not if Mr. Foodieβs Deli & Dogs has anything to say about it. Since opening its doors on Oct. 1, itβs the people coming in and ordering generous-portion subs who are doing all [β¦]
Vermont State Police say two-term Sen. Terry Williams, of Poultney, struck a family member in the face Monday evening.
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