On Monday, federal authorities apprehended eight workers at a dairy farm in Vermont, marking one of the largest immigration enforcement actions against farm workers in the state, according to the migrant advocacy group Migrant Justice. Armed border protection agents conducted the arrests at a Franklin County dairy farm, and the workers are currently held at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. In response, Governor Phil Scott stated that his team is gathering information regarding the circumstances surrounding the detainments.
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Xiaotian Liu, a 26-year-old international student at Dartmouth College, may remain in the U.S. for the time being, despite his student status being revoked. Liu, who is pursuing a doctoral degree in computer science, is suing the Department of Homeland Security to restore his status. While the judge granted him temporary relief, his immigration status remains uncertain. Similar cases have emerged across the U.S., with over a thousand international students experiencing disruptions, though some have found success in court, including temporary restraining orders issued in states like Georgia, Wisconsin, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
A man from New Hampshire has been charged after authorities reported that he was driving under the influence in the wrong direction on Interstate 93. According to the New Hampshire State Police, they received notifications of a vehicle heading north in the southbound lane at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Monday. Troopers apprehended 27-year-old Guillermo Rafael Sanchez Jr. from Manchester, New Hampshire, near Exit 31 in Woodstock. He is facing charges that include reckless driving and driving under the influence.
A 27-year-old man, Clifton L. Webster from Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested for allegedly driving 114 mph in a 65-mph zone on Interstate 91 in Westminster. Stopped by Vermont State Police at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday, he faces charges of negligent operation and excessive speed. He was released on a citation to appear in Windham Superior Court on June 3, and received a traffic ticket for the speeding violation.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation will initiate several paving projects in Brattleboro and the route to Putney during the 2025 and 2026 construction seasons, affecting Vermont Route 142, Route 9, Route 30, and U.S. Route 5, primarily during nighttime to reduce traffic disruption.
Following a recent town meeting, the Rockingham Selectboard sent a proposed flag policy back to the town attorney for revisions. This draft, created by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT), was initiated after selectboard member Elijah Zimmer suggested flying a Pride flag on town property to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY APRIL 24th 2025
THE CELTICS BEAT THE MAGIC LAST NIGHT IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS 109 – 100. THE CELTICS LEAD THE SERIES 2 GAMES TO NONE. GAME 3 IS FRIDAY NIGHT IN ORLANDO, TIP OFF 7PM.
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THE YANKEES BEAT THE GUARDIANS YESTERDAY 5 – 1 THE YANKEES ONLY WITH ONE WIN OUT OF THE 3. THE YANKEES START A 3 GAME SERIES ON FRIDAY AT HOME AGAINST THE BLUEJAYS. 7:05PM FIRST PITCH