A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing legal battle of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student. Öztürk, a Turkish national, was unexpectedly taken into custody by federal agents near her home in Massachusetts. This incident occurred last month. This is not a typical case of detention. It is a case of a student who was transferred to ...
Maple syrup production in Vermont is a delicate dance with nature. The fickle spring weather already makes it a gamble. Now, trade policies are adding to the stress. These policies are making life difficult for an industry that relies heavily on international trade. The heart of the issue is the uncertainty. Tariffs are changing rapidly. This makes it tough ...
A sad day for law enforcement and the community: U. S. Border Patrol agent David Maland lost his life during a traffic stop in Vermont, close to the Canadian border. This incident, which also claimed the life of a German national and injured another suspect, took place on a busy highway in Coventry. Maland, a U. S. Air Force veteran, was assigned to the Newport Stati...
Monday afternoon brought shocking news to Vermont. A U. S. Border Patrol agent lost their life in an unexpected shooting incident on Interstate 91 near the Canadian border. The event, which occurred around 3:15 p. m. , resulted in the deaths of both the agent and another individual. A second person was injured and detained by authorities. The FBI Albany office is le...
In a shocking turn of events, a U. S. Border Patrol agent lost their life while on duty in northern Vermont, close to the Canadian border. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the incident but didn't dive into specifics. The tragic event occurred on Interstate 91 in Coventry, roughly 20 miles south of the Canadian border, on a Monday afternoon. Vermont State...
Vermont, a state known for its liberal leanings, saw an unexpected shake-up during the recent election. While the state overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald J. Trump, a surprising number of Democratic state lawmakers were ousted. This upset left Vermont without its previous Democratic supermajorities in the legislature, making it a stando...
As the temperature cools down, concerns about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are still running high in Vermont. The Vermont Health Department has added Salisbury to the list of towns at high risk for the mosquito-borne disease. This comes as a warning to limit evening outdoor activities in areas like Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester, Sudbury, Swanton, and Whiting u...