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After years of stifling heat, Vermont invests nearly $10.5 million in prison air conditioning

Vermont has approved its largest investment in prison cooling systems in recent years, allocating nearly $10.5 million to install permanent air conditioning in two state correctional facilities by 2027.

Police: Body in water, overturned canoe prompted investigation in Grantham

Police are investigating an unattended death after a body was found in the water near the Eastman Pond Boat Launch, and the death is considered suspicious due to the lack of witnesses.

Woodstock Union High School commencement celebrates graduates' strong bonds

Woodstock Union High School's class of 2026 celebrated their graduation with a ceremony featuring a performance by the student Speakchorus, speeches from the principal, class president, salutatorian, and valedictorian, and a recitation of the school's Alma Mater.

Track & Field: Kondi, Kyei-Aboagye and Perdrizet claim New England championships

Georgia Kondi won the shot put in a close contest at the New England Track and Field Championships, while Sebastian Perdrizet won the triple jump and Nina Kyei-Aboagye won the 100 meters.

Senior-led Woodstock lacrosse team captures state championship

Woodstock girls lacrosse team won their first state championship in 10 years, defeating U-32 11-6 in a hard-fought game at UVM's Virtue Field.