Simpson moving forward for trial in federal court
BURLINGTON—The federal court trial for a Vermont man, who is charged with abducting a woman, crossing state lines, and sexually assaulting her in front of her son in Windsor County four years ago, is likely to last less than two weeks when it begins next month. Everett A. Simpson, 45, has pleaded not guilty in […]
Fairlee has new police chief
FAIRLEE–As with any change, something is left behind. And something new takes its place. Fairlee has its first 30 hours a week of police enforcement from “a single source,” according to Fairlee Selectboard Chair Peter Berger. Cpl. Wayne Briggs, of Thetford, was sworn in on March 1 as Fairlee’s Chief of Police.
Vermont Town Meeting coverage plus BMU budget approval
Newbury sends its message; Topsham rejects budget cut; BMU budget gets approved; more Vermont Town Meeting coverage inside the JO!
Bradford Voters put skids on road salt at Saturday Town Meeting
BRADFORD—Town meeting voters narrowly approved a change in elections procedure, ousted an incumbent from the selectboard, and made a slim reduction to the operating budget with the aim of reducing future road salt use on town roadways during winter maintenance.
Photo of the Week
A common loon stretches its wings in Ryegate on the morning of April 18.
