Townshend News

Voters in the Leland & Gray Union High School district approved the school's 2013 budget Wednesday during an Australian ballot that was held in each town.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation says the historic Scott Bridge in Townshend has been closed to all traffic, including pedestrians.

Townshend Fire Chief Doug Winot said there's been a dramatic increase in the number of chimney fires recently because of warmer temperatures.

Two major bills passed the House this week: Redistricting the legislative districts and reforming Vermont's mental health system.

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- Last week in this column I studied the Democratic primary candidates for governor and decided, in the end, to support Peter Shumlin.

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- Last week in this column I studied the Democratic primary candidates for governor and decided, in the end, to support Peter Shumlin.

Marion Shapiro, 72, of West Chesterfield, N.H., was traveling southbound on the highway and fell asleep while operating her 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.

William Cayton, 17, is accused of aggravated assault stemming from the Jan. 5 incident in a bathroom at Leland & Gray High School in Townshend.

In 2009, the Legislature passed the Farm to Plate Investment Act. The three major goals were to create 1,500 jobs over the next 10 years, increase economic output, and put more nutritious Vermont food on Vermont tables.

DUMMERSTON, Vt. -- Last week in this column I studied the Democratic primary candidates for governor and decided, in the end, to support Peter Shumlin.