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Police cruiser strikes and kills a bicyclist pulling a trailer in Vermont

Nov. 12, 2024 10:02 AM EST

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A bicyclist pulling a trailer in Vermont died after he was struck by a police cruiser, state police said. The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 7 in South Burlington. The officer, a sergeant with the Shelburne Police Department,...

Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races

Nov. 11, 2024 18:57 PM EST

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. Measure DD was rejected by 60% of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that’s...

Adam Clark scores 19 as Merrimack earns 65-51 victory over Vermont

Nov. 09, 2024 21:25 PM EST

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Adam Clark had 19 points in Merrimack's 65-51 win over Vermont in the Warriors season opener on Saturday night. Clark added six rebounds, six assists, and three steals for the Warriors. Sean Trumper added 11 points while finishing 5 of 11 from the floor...

Merrimack plays Vermont in non-conference matchup

Nov. 09, 2024 03:24 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts at Merrimack Warriors North Andover, Massachusetts; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Catamounts -6; over/under is 128.5 BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack and Vermont square off in non-conference action. Merrimack...

Vermont Catamounts travel to take on the Merrimack Warriors

Nov. 08, 2024 03:48 AM EST

Vermont Catamounts at Merrimack Warriors North Andover, Massachusetts; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Merrimack squares off against Vermont. Merrimack finished 13-2 at home a season ago while going 21-12 overall. The Warriors averaged 69.2 points per...

Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins

Nov. 07, 2024 17:29 PM EST

Republicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump made gains in numerous state legislative chambers, though Democrats also notched a few victories in an expensive battle for state power. The most notable change from Tuesday's elections came in Michigan, where...

Kelly and Jones lead No. 11 Auburn to easy 94-43 win over Vermont

Nov. 06, 2024 22:11 PM EST

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Miles Kelly scored 21 points, Denver Jones added 16 and No. 11 Auburn cruised to a 94-43 season-opening home victory over Vermont on Wednesday night. Chaney Johnson had 13 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers, who have now won 55 consecutive non-conference...

Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader

Nov. 06, 2024 20:00 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was literally a fascist. In the end, voters didn't care — or if they...

Hurley leads Vermont against No. 11 Auburn after 20-point showing

Nov. 06, 2024 03:50 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 win against the UAB Blazers. Auburn finished 27-8 overall last season while going...

Republican Gov. Phil Scott wins a fifth term in heavily Democratic Vermont

Nov. 05, 2024 22:16 PM EST

Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday won reelection to a fifth term in the heavily Democratic state of Vermont. The popular governor beat political newcomer Esther Charlestin, a Democrat-Progressive who is an educator, consultant, and co-chair of the Vermont Commission on Women....