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Milton's Sergeant Paul Locke is named Drug Recognition Expert of the Year

Milton's Sergeant Paul Locke is named Drug Recognition Expert of the Year 14 hrs ago

Bridget Higdon

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These 9 Milton students were recently named to the Honor Roll, Dean’s List or President’s List at their high school, college or university

These 9 Milton students were recently named to the Honor Roll, Dean’s List or President’s List at their high school, college or university 18 hrs ago

MIKE NOSEK

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Here's a look at Monday's COVID data update in Vermont and Chittenden County

Here's a look at Monday's COVID data update in Vermont and Chittenden County Updated 17 hrs ago

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season?

Your question answered: How do I make it through the dreaded tick season? 19 hrs ago

BY THE NUMBERS: Milton surpasses weekly record of new COVID-19 cases

BY THE NUMBERS: Milton surpasses weekly record of new COVID-19 cases Updated Apr 11, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

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Government

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights

VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs

Sanders announces 'tripling' of funding for Vermont after school programs Updated Apr 11, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Lettuce wrap chicken burgers, a delicious low-carb meal

Cast Iron Kate: Lettuce wrap chicken burgers, a delicious low-carb meal Updated Apr 11, 2021

Outdoors with Ruthie: How about taking a Vermont waterfall tour this spring?

Outdoors with Ruthie: How about taking a Vermont waterfall tour this spring? Updated 18 hrs ago

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights

Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights Updated Apr 9, 2021

The Milton Historical Society is reimagining its future. Here are its goals.

The Milton Historical Society is reimagining its future. Here are its goals. Updated Apr 8, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service Updated Apr 8, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Seeing Vermont: Newbury and its Village of Wells River found in the northeast corner of Orange County

Seeing Vermont: Newbury and its Village of Wells River found in the northeast corner of Orange County Updated Apr 7, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

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Your question answered: Which roads in Milton are being paved soon?

Your question answered: Which roads in Milton are being paved soon? Updated Apr 7, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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This new partnership with Vermont Tech will benefit GLOBALFOUNDRIES employees

This new partnership with Vermont Tech will benefit GLOBALFOUNDRIES employees Updated Apr 7, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Gov. Phil Scott outlines plan to return to normal by July 4

Gov. Phil Scott outlines plan to return to normal by July 4 Apr 6, 2021

Crime

Milton's Sergeant Paul Locke is named Drug Recognition Expert of the Year

Milton's Sergeant Paul Locke is named Drug Recognition Expert of the Year

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly

Milton Police Log: March 19-25

Milton Police Log: March 19-25

This is how the state plans to use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds

This is how the state plans to use $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds Updated Apr 6, 2021

Mountain bike trails in Milton move forward with support from students

Mountain bike trails in Milton move forward with support from students Updated Apr 6, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Ask the Newsroom: What are the differences between Columns, Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor?

Ask the Newsroom: What are the differences between Columns, Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor? Updated Apr 6, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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PHOTOS: Angel is a special little lady looking for an extra-special home where she'll get all the love she deserves

PHOTOS: Angel is a special little lady looking for an extra-special home where she'll get all the love she deserves Updated Apr 6, 2021

Selectboard to hear presentation from MHS students at meeting tonight

Selectboard to hear presentation from MHS students at meeting tonight Updated Apr 5, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Milton reported a record-tying number of new cases of COVID-19 in this latest town-by-town update

Milton reported a record-tying number of new cases of COVID-19 in this latest town-by-town update Updated Apr 4, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Here's the schedule of upcoming F-35 night training sessions set to begin this week Apr 4, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Drunken Swedish Meatballs

Cast Iron Kate: Drunken Swedish Meatballs Apr 4, 2021

Outdoors with Ruthie: 5 tips for enjoying (surviving) a spring sports season!

Outdoors with Ruthie: 5 tips for enjoying (surviving) a spring sports season! Updated Apr 4, 2021

Vermont officials concerned over high COVID-19 case numbers

Vermont officials concerned over high COVID-19 case numbers Apr 3, 2021

Business

VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

VTrans announces restart date for Amtrak and inter-city bus service

This new partnership with Vermont Tech will benefit GLOBALFOUNDRIES employees

This new partnership with Vermont Tech will benefit GLOBALFOUNDRIES employees

Lavish Sunset is a business bringing hand-poured candles to Milton and a family closer together

Lavish Sunset is a business bringing hand-poured candles to Milton and a family closer together

Vermont House speaker holds off proposed pension plan

Vermont House speaker holds off proposed pension plan Updated Apr 2, 2021

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly

Milton woman gets 3 years for charges including stealing from elderly Updated Apr 4, 2021

Route 7 in Georgia to get a makeover this summer

Route 7 in Georgia to get a makeover this summer Updated Apr 4, 2021

Lavish Sunset is a business bringing hand-poured candles to Milton and a family closer together

Lavish Sunset is a business bringing hand-poured candles to Milton and a family closer together Updated Apr 1, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Seeing Vermont: Check out these 10 photos of Peacham, a small, quaint town with lots to offer its visitors

Seeing Vermont: Check out these 10 photos of Peacham, a small, quaint town with lots to offer its visitors Mar 31, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

The Food Bar, an Italian deli with New Jersey roots, opens in Essex Junction

The Food Bar, an Italian deli with New Jersey roots, opens in Essex Junction Updated Apr 4, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Vaccinations opened up to BIPOC Vermonters, parents of children with high-risk conditions

Vaccinations opened up to BIPOC Vermonters, parents of children with high-risk conditions Updated Mar 31, 2021

Milton Police Log: March 19-25

Milton Police Log: March 19-25 Updated Mar 30, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Get dramatic views above the clouds with a stay at this Moretown guesthouse

Get dramatic views above the clouds with a stay at this Moretown guesthouse Updated Mar 31, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

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Milton's Heather Preuss is named Volunteer of the Month by Girl Scouts

Milton's Heather Preuss is named Volunteer of the Month by Girl Scouts Mar 29, 2021

Project Check-in: These are 3 upcoming Milton Public Works projects

Project Check-in: These are 3 upcoming Milton Public Works projects Updated Mar 29, 2021

Bridget Higdon

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Alastor Moody is a very unique character looking for a family who can appreciate his brand of charm Updated Mar 30, 2021

Selectboard and school board to discuss SRO uniform at Monday meeting

Selectboard and school board to discuss SRO uniform at Monday meeting Updated Mar 28, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

This is a quick look at the latest COVID-19 figures for Milton, Chittenden County, and Vermont

This is a quick look at the latest COVID-19 figures for Milton, Chittenden County, and Vermont Updated Mar 28, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

Your question answered: How do I raise a flag at Milton’s civic flagpole?

Your question answered: How do I raise a flag at Milton’s civic flagpole? Updated Mar 28, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Vermont

Record-breaking number of COVID-19 cases reported Friday in Vermont Updated Mar 28, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

What to know from Gov. Scott's Friday news briefing

What to know from Gov. Scott's Friday news briefing Updated Mar 28, 2021

Outdoors with Ruthie: Jonathan Billings explores Vermont's waterways in all four seasons

Outdoors with Ruthie: Jonathan Billings explores Vermont's waterways in all four seasons Mar 28, 2021

Cast Iron Kate: Shakshuka a simple, satisfying midweek dish

Cast Iron Kate: Shakshuka a simple, satisfying midweek dish Updated Mar 27, 2021

These are the top 10 types of incidents Milton Police responded to in 2020

These are the top 10 types of incidents Milton Police responded to in 2020 Updated Mar 26, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

How anti-racism initiatives are ramping up in Milton

How anti-racism initiatives are ramping up in Milton Updated Mar 29, 2021

PHOTOS: Milton community members are getting vaccinated! Here's how they say it went.

PHOTOS: Milton community members are getting vaccinated! Here's how they say it went. Updated Mar 26, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Seeing Vermont: Check out these 8 photos of Chelsea, a town that's been home to the Orange County Courthouse and 3 Vermont governors

Seeing Vermont: Check out these 8 photos of Chelsea, a town that's been home to the Orange County Courthouse and 3 Vermont governors Mar 24, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

SURVEY RESULTS: More than half of participants are vaccinated, more to become eligible Thursday

SURVEY RESULTS: More than half of participants are vaccinated, more to become eligible Thursday Updated Mar 25, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

See what’s new and in the works at the Milton Diner which, despite COVID-19 restrictions, is still going strong

See what’s new and in the works at the Milton Diner which, despite COVID-19 restrictions, is still going strong Updated Mar 24, 2021

MIKE NOSEK

mnosek@orourkemediagroup.com

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