Vershire News

A 70-year-old man was accidentally killed on Wednesday, when he fell down a mine shaft at the old copper mines in West Fairlee.

A Vershire, Vt., man was killed Wednesday after falling 60 feet down one of the mine shafts at the West Fairlee Copper Mines.

Have you seen the one in front of the Inn at Montpelier? Or, ridden the vintage McDonald emblems in front of City Hall? Maybe the wind was blowing when you passed the one in front of Chittenden Bank and it ...

“I think I can publicly say we'll be seeking bail”

A key witness to the two-year-old drug-related murder of a Barre man is now sitting in a Texas jail cell awaiting extradition to Vermont. via Rutland Herald

“It was a good decision for all victims of domestic violence in Vermont”

A narrowly divided Vermont Supreme Court has determined a victim's right to be free from abuse outweighs an individual's right to defend personal property by force. via BurlingtonFreePress.com

A son, Daegan Bailey Spinks, was born Feb. 2, 2008, to William Spinks and Christy Miller of Chelsea. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

Two men are expected to plead guilty in a Barre murder case. James Saunders was beaten to death and buried behind a home in Vershire two years ago. via WCAX-TV Burlington

“I just want to see them in jail.”

Two defendants in the 2006 murder of 33-year-old James Saunders of Barre are planning to go through with plea deals. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

“Until there is a resolution, we aren't going anywhere.”

WEST FAIRLEE-There will likely be some changes to the service area in 2008 between the town of West Fairlee and the Thetford FAST Squad, but no specific date has yet been determined. Negotiations are ongoing between the Thetford FAST Squad and the West Fairlee Selectboard with the hope of coming to some kind of agreement that will avoid an interruption in emergency response service to West Fairlee, while limiting the burden on the FAST Squad.

The issues stems from problems that may arise as squad members respond to emergency calls in West Fairlee-far from their base in Thetford Center. At present, Thetford's service area is stretched to capacity and they need to focus on their core area, lest they become compromised. Read more

By Suzanne Podhaizer [12.05.07] - 33 reads What do you get your favorite foodie for the holidays? Every December, food publications nationwide print their gourmet gift guides, which often take the form of Top ... via Seven Days

“He said I was another Yank trying to make Brit cider”

Brewers hoping hard cider can make a commercial comeback Hard cider was once a very common drink in America. via BrothersJudd Blog

A suite of art created by 10 Vermont artists will be formally unveiled at 133 State St. via Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus

“This is where I'm going to bury your body if you ever try to leave. And nobody will ever find you”

What does the average person know about what it's like to live with a violent and abusive spouse or parent? When we hear about particular circumstances, do we tend to downplay the damage and tell ourselves that the abuser can't be that bad-after all, she hasn't left him yet?

Over the past 10 years, domestic violence has been the leading cause of violent death for Vermont women. The Vermont Department of Children and Families has reported that "almost 2,300 children were victims of or witnessed domestic or sexual violence in their homes in 2005." And the effects continue into the next generation. A 2006 article in Psychology Today states that "90% of batterers saw violence in the household as kids, and many were victims of it themselves." Read more

“It's kind of an old-fashioned experience that people want to go back to the earth and get food.”

Cider, hard cider and cider doughnuts are as steeped in apple culture as pie'People come here to the orchard for more than just to get apples. via BurlingtonFreePress.com

“For nonprofits like us, these grants are how we are able to do our work”

Three groups working to stem the tide of domestic and sexual violence in Vermont have received a big boost: a total of $1.55 million in federal grants. via Boston.com