LYNDON-"He was older than me. We had gone on a double date with our mutual friends. On the way home he asked if we could take a different way home then them. I said 'you know I'm not comfortable with that.'" Northern Vermont University student Bryannah Heywood explained.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Everyday, first responders are saving lives. While some of what they do is noticed by the community, it's the little details that are missed.
Earlier this week, the St. Johnsbury Fire Department awarded the metal of bravery to Brenden Greaves. For Greaves who has been fighting fires for almost 14 years, it was unexpected. According to Chief Bradly Reeds, the award is voted on by colleagues from the department and it's the first one in history.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Folks in the town of St. Johnsbury may have noticed that some of the fire hydrants have been out of service for a few months. According to the St. Johnsbury fire department, they are not in just one location but many.
ST. JOHNSBURY - The Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has been serving the Kingdom for years. They look to continue their mission with the 3 million dollars they will receive as part of the major government funding bill announced by Senator Sanders.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Businesses in the Kingdom may be looking at a couple 100 to 1000 dollars in upgrades.
This past Wednesday Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders passed a bill through the senate which is now awaiting President Biden's signature. This bill would 38 million dollars to businesses across the state of Vermont.
BURKE - U16 athletes from across the east coast traveled to Burke Mountain for this week's Eastern Championships. Today, skiers were challenged to the girls and boys super giant slalom on the Upper and Big Dipper trails.
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AROUND THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM - The NEK has many great programs for community members to get involved and The Northeast Kingdom Council Of Aging is adding to that line-up.