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Police looking for men who conducted fake traffic stop in Coventry - Newport Dispatch
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Police looking for men who conducted fake traffic stop in Coventry. Published on July 28, 2015. COVENTRY Police are investigating an incident in which a motorist was pulled over by two men pretending to be law enforcement officers. The men tried to get the driver to exit the vehicle during the fake traffic stop. The incident happened at around 10 pm on Monday night on US Route 5, near the Coventry Village School. Anyone with information is urged to contact Vermont State Police in Derby. June 21, 2016.
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Fire Sunday night destroys Newport home - Newport Dispatch
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Fire Sunday night destroys Newport home. Published on July 21, 2015. NEWPORT A home in Newport Center was destroyed after a fire broke out at around 6 pm Sunday evening. Authorities say the house is considered a total loss, with damages estimated at around $240,000. The home, located on the corner of Logan Road, and Poginy Hill Road, was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Authorities say that the homeowner was Allen Matten, and that he and his son were uninjured during the incident.
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Barton man has Harley Davidson motorcycle stolen - Newport Dispatch
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Barton man has Harley Davidson motorcycle stolen. Published on July 30, 2015. BARTON Police say that a Barton man had a Harley Davidson motorcycle stolen this week. According to police, Jeffery Cota, of Barton, contacted them this morning to report that his motorcycle was taken sometime overnight. The incident took place on Route 58, in Irasburg. Cota told police that sometime between 8:30 pm Wednesday, and 6:00 am Thursday morning, someone stole the motorcycle, which had been parked in Irasburg. BARTON ...
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Excavator shot up at construction site in Albany - Newport Dispatch
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Excavator shot up at construction site in Albany. Published on August 6, 2015. ALBANY A local general contracting company had some equipment vandalized during the week, after someone fired several gunshots at a work site in Albany. Police say that Samuel Peters, 35, of Albany, contacted them on Wednesday to report that his excavator was shot at while it was parked at a work site. The incident happened at the intersection of Page Pond Road, and Creek Road. Log truck rollover in Derby. February 29, 2016.
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New NEXUS lane speeds up border crossing in Stanstead, Quebec - Newport Dispatch
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New NEXUS lane speeds up border crossing in Stanstead, Quebec. Published on July 29, 2015. STANSTEAD, QC — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the opening of a NEXUS lane at the Stanstead, Quebec border crossing, providing more efficient border clearance for low-risk travelers. This lane will be used to process NEXUS members during high-volume periods between the hours of 3 pm and 5 pm from Monday to Friday and will be used as a regular lane at other times. Scenes from Kingdom Swim 2015.
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Scenes from Kingdom Swim 2015 - Newport Dispatch
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Scenes from Kingdom Swim 2015. Published on July 30, 2015. NEWPORT A total of 146 swimmers and 125 kayakers hit the water for the 7th Annual Kingdom Swim. They came from 22 different states and Canadian provinces as well as Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand. After a fog delay, the conditions were perfect for the 15 Mile Border Buster, the 10 Mile WOWSA World Championship, and the 1, 3, and 6 Mile New England Masters Championships. Water temperatures were between 70 and 72 degrees. About ...
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Police: Man dies following car accident in Craftsbury - Newport Dispatch
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Police: Man dies following car accident in Craftsbury. Published on July 22, 2015. CRAFTSBURY A 91-year-old Craftsbury man has died at Copley Hospital following a head-on collision that took place last Thursday. Police say the crash happened on July 16, at around 5:15 pm in Craftsbury. The accident report indicates that Addison Merrick, 91, of Craftsbury, was traveling north on Route 14, and Scott Smith, 57, of Hardwick, was traveling south on Route 14. Police say he succumbed to those injuries on Tuesday.
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Work on Newport Substation starts this week - Newport Dispatch
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Work on Newport Substation starts this week. Published on July 20, 2015. NEWPORT Work begins this week on the Newport Substation. The Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) says that there will be an increase in truck traffic as they access the project site by way of Clyde Street. Above-grade construction will also take place through fall and resume in spring 2016. Commissioning and operation of the upgraded substations is anticipated for the fall 2016. Volunteers wanted for Newport Jazz Festival. Two Or...
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Health Department warns wild parsnip causes serious burns on skin - Newport Dispatch
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Health Department warns wild parsnip causes serious burns on skin. Published on August 4, 2015. NEWPORT — A common plant found along roadsides and open areas may not appear harmful, but the Health Department is warning Vermonters that its sap contains a chemical that causes serious skin reactions when exposed to sunlight. Giant hogweed also contains the same chemicals. The Vermont Department of Health advises people to avoid skin and eye contact with wild parsnip sap. If you need to work with the plant:.
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