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Bernie Sanders seeks a fourth Senate term representing Vermont

Nov. 05, 2024 07:07 AM EST

Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent beloved by progressives, is seeking to win a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The 83-year-old senator is a self-described democratic socialist who caucuses with the Democrats and twice came close to winning the presidential...

No. 11 Auburn hosts Vermont after Hurley's 20-point outing

Nov. 05, 2024 03:47 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts at Auburn Tigers Auburn, Alabama; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont visits No. 11 Auburn after TJ Hurley scored 20 points in Vermont's 67-62 victory over the UAB Blazers. Auburn finished 27-8 overall with a 15-1 record at home...

Vermont defeats UAB 67-62

Nov. 05, 2024 00:23 AM EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — TJ Hurley's 20 points helped Vermont defeat UAB 67-62 on Monday night. Hurley shot 6 of 12 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Catamounts. Shamir Bogues went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 3 from...

Vermont’s Republican governor seeks a fifth term against Democratic newcomer

Nov. 05, 2024 00:22 AM EST

Republican Gov. Phil Scott is seeking reelection Tuesday to a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont, this time facing off against Esther Charlestin, a Democrat-progressive who is a newcomer to statewide politics. Vermont has grappled with two consecutive summers of severe...

Haskins scores 32 as Dartmouth knocks off Vermont State-Lyndon 129-47

Nov. 04, 2024 23:27 PM EST

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Cade Haskins put up 32 points as Dartmouth beat Vermont State-Lyndon 129-47 on Monday night in a season opener. Haskins also contributed five rebounds for the Big Green. Ben Brown went 6 of 10 from the field (4 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 17 points....

UAB hosts Vermont to tip off season

Nov. 04, 2024 04:11 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts at UAB Blazers Birmingham, Alabama; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blazers -6.5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: UAB starts the season at home against Vermont. UAB finished 23-12 overall a season ago while...

UAB Blazers begin season at home against the Vermont Catamounts

Nov. 03, 2024 03:18 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts at UAB Blazers Birmingham, Alabama; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB opens the season at home against Vermont. UAB went 23-12 overall with a 12-5 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Blazers averaged 77.5 points per game...

A Vermont police sergeant is charged with aggravated assault in a shooting

Nov. 01, 2024 16:19 PM EDT

A Vermont police sergeant was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and reckless endangerment in connection with a shooting last year that injured two men during a vehicle investigation. Rutland City Police Sgt. Andrew Plemmons fired into a vehicle as the...

Casella: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 30, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) — Casella Waste Systems Inc. (CWST) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $5.8 million. The Rutland, Vermont-based company said it had net income of 10 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 27...

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Oct. 30, 2024 07:51 AM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police said Wednesday they arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south and believe the victim, who was shot in the leg during the abduction, is still alive. Two of the suspects in the Oct. 17 kidnapping of...