PLAINFIELD – Brook trout populations are in decline across the eastern United States due to human-caused climate change leading to warming water temperatures. But in Vermont, the state fish is doing well. “We haven’t observed large-scale declines in brook trout populations in Vermont,” said state fisheries biologist Lee Simard. “Our data suggests[Read More…]
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Petition calls for reconsideration of pre-K, K relocation
CALAIS – A petition began circulating last month expressing concern about the decision of the Washington Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) administration to move Calais pre-K and kindergarten students to East Montpelier Elementary School (EMES) for the 2027 school year. The April 24 petition posted on the iPetitions[Read More…]
More unsettled weather for forecast period
EAST HARDWICK— The northeast remains persistent in its cool and wet conditions for the rest of this week, thanks to a large upper-level low situated over Hudson Bay, which continues to pinwheel pieces of energy through the region. In the past several days, we’ve seen showery conditions, with approximately half[Read More…]
Community clean-up removes 175 tires from Cooper Brook
HARDWICK – A student-led cleanup effort to improve water quality along Cooper Brook resulted in the removal of 175 tires and additional debris, May 1. Many of the tires had been carried downstream during the July 2024 flooding and collected along the stretch of Cooper Brook near Atkins Field. The[Read More…]
Two FEMA buyouts complete, assistant treasurer appointed
WOODBURY – The April 13 meeting of the select board saw a number of updates on various matters, with FEMA buyouts in the village complete and demolition soon to come, appointment of an assistant treasurer, Sheriff’s coverage to cost more, Skip Lindsay resigning his town positions and a road crew[Read More…]
Green Up Day
Mutual aid response includes helicopter
Car accidents, no injuries
HARDWICK – On February 28 at approximately 10:38 p.m., Hardwick Police were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident on Vt. Route 15 West near Union Bank. Vehicle No. 1, a 2005 Honda Civic operated by John Ohear of Hardwick hit the rear of Vehicle No. 2, a 2018 Ford[Read More…]
Chimney fire, off road rescue
WOODBURY – On May 4, at 8:14 p.m., the Woodbury Fire Department was called to 66 Flat St. in Woodbury for a chimney fire. This was the third call that day, with the earlier calls being a medical call in Calais and an off road rescue of multiple patients in West[Read More…]
Misdemeanor assault
GREENSBORO – On April 26, Chief Deputy Richards Wells was called to 108 Blacks Point in Greensboro for a reported assault. After further investigation, it was found that Michael Watsula of Morrisville waited for the homeowner to arrive home and got into a physical altercation with the homeowner. Watsula was[Read More…]
Leaving the scene of an accident
BERLIN – On April 30, officers from the Berlin Police Department were advised of a vehicle that had struck another and left the scene. Officers were provided with a description of the vehicle. On May 3, officers located the vehicle in Marshfield. During the investigation, it was determined that the operator,[Read More…]
Fugitive, Aggravated Domestic Assault
PLAINFIELD – On April 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a domestic disturbance that occurred on Main Street in the Town of Plainfield. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene. Further investigation revealed that Mikell Parizo, who has a history of[Read More…]
