ST. JOHNSBURY- Two St. Johnsbury Academy faculty members hope that the integration of background information will help students have a better understanding of race and diversity in their environment.
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ST. JOHNSBURY- You’ve heard songs from the group composed of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison before like “Hey Jude” and “Let It Be,” and several hits off of the album “Abbey Road.” 2017 marks the 50th anniversary for another iconic Beatle’s album entitled “Sargent Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band.”
Saint Johnsbury- The Saint Johnsbury Academy Varsity Football team is off to a hot start in the 2017 season by winning their first five games. The hilltoppers haven't slowed down one bit as they stand 5-0 and are coming off an 18 point comeback win over BFA St. Albans. This is a very dangerous football team and Head Coach Rich Alercio has taken notice.
SAINT JOHNSBURY- The tragic events that occurred on Monday during the Jason Aldean concert at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas were less than ideal. 59 helpless civilians were shot dead and more than 200 others were left wounded by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, leaving many to doubt that anywhere in the world is safe.
SAINT JOHNSBURY- The Northeast Kingdom Council On Aging offers many things that benefit the community of the Northeast kingdom. However, one thing is benefiting the community through mail.
The Council On Aging sends out Medicare pamphlets every year around the middle of September. These pamphlets are sent out to give the community information for Medicare enrollment. “It clues them in on whether they want to enroll in a new plan or stick with their old one” says State Health Insurance program Coordinator of the Council On Aging, Andrea Labor. The period in which Vermonters sixty-five and over can enroll for Medicare is October 15th through December 7th. If those who have health care do not enroll in a drug plan in their health plans, they could be penalized if they do not do so before the period ends. What the Council On Aging is trying to accomplish is to make sure that the community is informed about these things so it will save them money in the long run.
Labor also explains that “the booklet has a lot of information in it and usually 2-3 things in it are changed so most people see the booklets as a lot of information that doesn’t pertain to me and they throw it in the trash.” The important thing here is to save these booklets because even though they don’t contain a lot of changes in them now, those changes could still could cost you money.
Things like premiums, deductibles, and prescription costs can change every year within the plans so it's important to know what your plan includes.
ST. JOHNSBURY— The dairy industry in the Green Mountain State accounts for nearly 70 percent of sales in the agricultural sector and contributes nearly $2.2 billion in economic activity.
ST. JOHNSBURY- Thanks to a new Advanced Bridge program, bridge construction in St. Johnsbury finished five days earlier than expected. The new bridge, located on Route 2B, reopened this summer after being closed for 45 days.
ST. JOHNSBURY - The Colors of the Kingdom Festival is set to begin on Saturday the 16th. Officials for the event were out prepping the downtown area on Thursday.
"We're decorating for the fall, it really lends to that festivity," said Tara Holt, Director of the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce.
ST. JOHNSBURY - St. Johnsbury's Town Manager, Chad Whitehead, announced yesterday that data obtained from a recent computer hacking at the town offices is now safe.
The town’s computer system was hacked this past Saturday by malware that targeted payroll and tax bill files.
ST.JOHNSBURY- A little three acre plot in St.Johnsbury is becoming more than just a community farm where locals can harvest their vegetables. It’s a ground for teaching locals how to naturally preserve their food. The process is known as Lacto-Fermentation, in which water is combined with salt, which kills off harmful bacteria on the food.
ST. JOHNSBURY - The Saint Johnsbury Selectboard discussed the future of services provided by Calex Ambulance at a Selectboard meeting on September 11, 2017. The conversation stemmed from a proposed change to their licensing services. Ultimately, it was decided that the decision would be tabled until another meeting.
ST. JOHNSBURY- St.Johnsbury Dental Associates has been owned by the Silloway family for almost 60 years, and last Tuesday, the Silloway family sold it to Dr. Darren Boles and his wife Suzanne.
SAINT JOHNSBURY - UVM History Professor Emeritus Mark A. Stoler wrapped up the last First Wednesday at the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum. “This is one of the biggest crowds, if not the biggest crowd we’ve had all season,” said Athenaeum Director Bob Joly.
ST. JOHNSBURY - The season may be over for the St. Johnsbury Academy's FIRST Robotics team, but the celebration of their success is just beginning.
ST. JOHNSBURY - The golfing season has finally arrived for the Lyndon Institute (LI) Vikings. With the help from an alumni, they have been working hard practicing for their first match.
SAINT JOHNSBURY - From a film projector in the back of a pickup truck, to a large facility in downtown Saint Johnsbury, Catamount Arts has been filling the Northeast Kingdom with art, music, and talent for more than 40 years.
ST. JOHNSBURY— Following a dominant first win of the season against Vergennes High School, the St. Johnsbury Academy baseball team hosted its home opener Thursday afternoon against BFA- St. Albans.
Jack Moran, a junior making his varsity pitching debut, led his team to a 6-4 victory before a nice crowd.
ST.JOHNSBURY- The St.Johnsbury Public Safety building has been a fixture on main street since 1924. The building currently houses the Fire Department, Police Department, and Caledonia County dispatch center.
Fire Chief Troy Ruggles says the town built a great building in 1924 but it has outlived its usefulness and its current condition combined with its limited space has created challenges for the fire department. "It's inadequate in a variety of different ways, and structurally we've had issues with the floor. We have a poor ventilation system. On a day to day basis when we're doing maintenance many times, we have to pull the trucks outside. So this is a big challenge, but it's a challenge we've been dealing with for many years. "
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SAINT JOHNSBURY - Melissa Robitille was in court again on Friday to hear her verdict in her case for manslaughter. In 2014, Robitille was accused of killing her son Issac, who is disabled, by allegedly pouring vodka into his feeding tube.
SAINT JOHNSBURY - For the very first time, the Saint Johnsbury Veterans of Foreign War's Auxilary hosted an indoor cornhole tournament for a fundraiser. The competition was put on to raise money for the various veterans programs as well as other organizations they donate money to.
St. Johnsbury- St. Johnsbury Police Department responded to a 911 call on Saturday at Champlain Farms on Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury. Police say a male subject strong-armed the store's clerk to the register and demanded money from the drawer.
ST. JOHNSBURY-Every Monday through Friday, the Saint Johnsbury Community Restorative Justice Center provides assistance and opportuinties for those who have broken the law. People who are charged with crimes have the opportunity to repair the harm that was done by their actions, both to the community, and to themselves. For the Executive Director of the Justice Center, this 8:30 AM - 4:30 job of helping the community isn't work; it's fun.
SAINT JOHNSBURY - A local school district claims to need more money for special education, but others are concerned the district may be incorrectly labeling students.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Members of the Northern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) volunteer services provide help to patients suffering from illnesses.
SAINT JOHNSBURY - Gold Crown Lanes has been around for over fifty years. Fifty years is a lot of time to witness change in the sport or bowling. Many faces have passed through and upgrades have been made to the bowling alley during that time, but one thing has remained constant.
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