Long Trail quietly seeks acquisitions

Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus - Wed Nov 25

The Long Trail Brewing Company is in quiet negotiations to purchase the Otter Creek and Wolaver's brands in a deal that will be finalized by the end of the year, according to several sources.

Vt. AG says Hardwick cop justified in car shooting

WCAX-TV Burlington - Wed Nov 25

Two official investigations are concluding that a Hardwick police officer was justified when he fired his weapon at a car that was being driven toward him.

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The Valley Reporter - Wed Nov 25

By Lisa Loomis Community members in The Valley are circulating a petition calling for a revote on Harwood's $1.1 million bond vote.

Mad River Valley teens, adult charged in alcohol purchase

Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus - Tue Nov 24

The Washington County Sheriff's Department has issued several criminal citations and referred four minors to the Teen Alcohol Safety Program after an investigation into underage drinking that began on Oct.

Cabot man faces assault charges

BurlingtonFreePress.com - Tue Nov 24

A Cabot man was ordered held without bail Monday after he was arraigned on a charge of repeated aggravated sexual assault in connection with allegations that he compelled a pre-teen boy to perform oral sex acts on him more than 20 times between 2005 and 2007.

For teens in crisis, program offers help in a safe haven

Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus - Sun Nov 22

Jay and Jessica Baitz of Barre Town have been providing a "shelter home" for kids in crisis for two years, in that time offering a safe place where about 10 young people were able chill out, briefly escape the serious pressures at home and work with counselors on the problems they face.

Cabot man faces charges of sexual assault

Burlington Free Press - Sun Nov 22

James Davison, 49, of Cabot was being held for lack of $10,000 bail Saturday following his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile male over the past four years.

Retailers optimistic heading into holiday

Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus - Sat Nov 21

Local businesses across Vermont are hoping for a holly, jolly Christmas, feeling more optimistic this year than last, as they prepare this week for "Black Friday." "Overall, I really feel pretty optimistic about it," Bob Nelson, owner of Nelson's Ace Hardware in Barre, said of the upcoming season.

Good tidings and ringing registers Business owners 'optimistic' heading into holiday shopping season

Rutland Herald - Sat Nov 21

Local businesses across Vermont are hoping for a holly, jolly Christmas, feeling more optimistic this year than last, as they prepare this week for "Black Friday." "Overall, I really feel pretty optimistic about it," Bob Nelson, owner of Nelson's Ace Hardware in Barre, said of the upcoming season.

Cabot Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Juvenile

WCAX-TV Burlington - Sat Nov 21

A Central Vermont man faces child sexual assault charges. Police say 49-year-old James Davison was involved in ongoing sexual contact with a male juvenile that began nearly four years ago.