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Omega Optical acquired by Artemis Capital Partners
BRATTLEBORO — Omega Optical, a leading manufacturer of precision optical filters and coatings, recently announced that it has been acquired by Artemis Capital Partners (Artemis), a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with differentiated industrial technology companies. Omega has been recognized as an innovator in precision optical filters and coatings since its founding
Woman charged with excessive speeding on I-91, Westminster
WESTMINSTER — A 30-year-old woman from New York was charged with excessive speeding following an incident in Westminster on Sunday. Police say they observed a vehicle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed while monitoring traffic on I-91 at around 10:45 p.m. According to the report, the vehicle was traveling at 112 miles-per-hour in
Police looking for man seen using stolen credit card in Brattleboro
GUILFORD — Police are attempting to identify a man seen using a stolen credit card in Guilford. On August 31, police were notified that a vehicle had been broken into on Guilford Center Road. The item stolen was the victim’s credit card, which was later used at Gulf gas station, Circle K, and Market 32,
Police: Man facing charges including kidnapping following incident in Marlboro
MARLBORO — A 64-year-old man is facing multiple charges following an incident in Marlboro on Saturday. Police say they were notified of a domestic disturbance on Route 9 at around 7:04 a.m. According to the report, Douglas Farquhar, of Marlboro, assaulted a household member and did not allow them to leave the home. Farquhar was
Regional
Single-vehicle crash in Pittsford
PITTSFORD — A 54-year-old East Wallingford man was involved in a crash in Pittsford early this morning. The single-vehicle crash took place on US Route 7 at around 4:43 a.m. Police were notified that the man was still in the vehicle, unconscious, with his foot on the throttle with the tires spinning. The driver was
Omega Optical acquired by Artemis Capital Partners
BRATTLEBORO — Omega Optical, a leading manufacturer of precision optical filters and coatings, recently announced that it has been acquired by Artemis Capital Partners (Artemis), a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with differentiated industrial technology companies. Omega has been recognized as an innovator in precision optical filters and coatings since its founding
Investigators working to determine cause of abandoned Pownal race track fire
POWNAL — Fire investigators arrived this morning to try and determine what set off a fire at the abandoned Pownal race track. The fire was reported yesterday evening, and first arriving crews noted heavy fire throughout the building that has not been occupied for several years. The fire progression was extensive and it was decided
Suspect arrested for selling drugs which resulted in death of Sunderland man
SUNDERLAND — Police arrested a 33-year-old Manchester Center man for selling illicit drugs which resulted in a death. Police say on July 31, they began investigating the overdose death of Travis Winchell, 26, of Sunderland. Emergency workers had responded to Kenney Farm Road in Sunderland for a report of an unresponsive man at around 10:50
Vermont
Vermonters in need will get grants for overdue mortgage payments
NEWPORT — When Kimberly Edgar was unable to work due to COVID-19, the new Mortgage Assistance Program offered her a path for keeping her home in Brattleboro. Funded by the federal CARES Act, the program provides qualified Vermont homeowners with grants for up to six months of overdue mortgage and property tax payments. By applying
VSAC offering chance to win weekly takeout and college savings plan with “802 Future You” promotion
WINOOSKI — For each of the next five weeks, two students and their families will win $50 in takeout from their favorite local restaurant or food business. And everyone who participates will be entered into a drawing for 9 college savings accounts worth $200 from Vermont’s 529 college savings plan, sponsored by the Vermont Student
Virtual Bookstock 2020 announced, stellar literary lineup kicks off tomorrow
WOODSTOCK — Bookstock, the Green Mountain Festival of Words, recently announced Virtual Bookstock 2020, a series of free, monthly live-streaming author talks beginning September 17, with poet and jazz historian Reuben Jackson and continuing through the end of the year. Now in its 12th year, Bookstock supports the cultural richness of Vermont and New England
Weatherization campaign helps Vermonters invest in their homes
WINOOSKI – A coalition of Vermont utilities, weatherization agencies, regional development corporations, town energy committees, and nonprofit organizations convened recently for the virtual launch of this year’s Button Up Vermont weatherization campaign. To promote safety and help slow the spread of COVID-19, this year’s effort will rely on online workshops and events to help Vermonters
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