A dump truck driver from New Hampshire has been charged after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian. On May 7th, at approximately 12:40 p.m., police and fire crews responded to a collision at Central and Sunapee streets in Newport. Investigators report that Zachary Shepard, 34, was using a crosswalk on Central Street when he was fatally hit by the dump truck. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. On Monday, authorities arrested the truck driver, Charles Deraway, 38, from Grantham, New Hampshire, for failing to stop at a stop sign and not yielding to Shepard in the crosswalk. Deraway faces charges of negligent homicide and assault.
The Rutland Education Association established its headquarters on Strongs Avenue on Monday. The union plans to strike on Wednesday if a new contract with the City Public School Board is not agreed upon. Teachers have prepared signs and shirts, and have organized the space for a potential strike. Union President Sue Tanon stated that their request to negotiate with the board on Monday evening was denied. She also mentioned that teachers will gather outside the school administration building today at 5 pm before the school board meeting at 6:00 pm.
A Tufts University student from Turkey returned to Boston on Saturday after being released from a Louisiana immigration detention center, where she had been held for over six weeks. Upon her arrival at Logan Airport, Rumeysa Ozturk expressed her eagerness to resume her studies during this challenging time. A federal judge ordered her release on Friday, pending a final decision regarding her claim of illegal detention following an op-ed she co-wrote last year that criticized her university’s response to Israel and the Gaza conflict. U.S. District Judge William Sessions in Vermont ruled that she would be released on her own recognizance without any travel restrictions.
Keene recently reached a settlement with former fire captain Steven J. Dumont Sr., who claimed wrongful termination. The city will pay him over $200,000 in lost wages for two years, while Dumont Sr. will resign. A 2024 arbitration ruling had previously ordered his reinstatement and nearly $100,000 in back wages. Dumont Sr. was terminated in January 2024, as noted in the settlement agreement.
Local fire departments are raising concerns about a dangerous TikTok trend affecting schools nationwide. In New Hampshire, the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham informed parents of at least 15 incidents where students used items like pencil lead and paper clips to block Chromebook ports, risking fires and battery short-circuits. The state fire marshal warns that such actions can have severe health risks, even without visible flames. New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey emphasized the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires, which can release toxic gases rapidly. He noted that damaging Chromebooks could lead to criminal charges, and students caught in the act will be responsible for replacement costs. In New Jersey, a 15-year-old was charged with arson for similar behavior. The Burlington fire marshal has issued warnings about the potential for fires or explosions from Chromebook misuse, urging parents to discuss these risks with their children. The Lebanon Fire Department condemned the actions as illegal and unsafe, highlighting the potential harm to students and first responders, and calling for discussions about the serious consequences of this trend.
The possibility of making to-go cocktails a permanent option in Vermont is on the horizon. Initially introduced during the pandemic to support businesses in distress, this measure has seen multiple extensions. Currently, a bill is awaiting the signature of Gov. Phil Scott that would formalize this temporary regulation, allowing to-go cocktails to be a lasting feature. Notably, twenty-nine other states have already enacted similar legislation.
A Vermont Olympian, Elle St. Pierre, celebrated the arrival of her second son, Harvey Mark St. Pierre, born on May 6, just in time for Mother’s Day. St. Pierre, who has competed in the Olympics twice, including last summer in Paris where she reached the semifinals in the 1500-meter event, shared the news on Instagram. Her first son, Ivan, is thrilled to become an older brother.
WTSA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY MAY 13th 2025
THE KNICKS BEAT THE CELTICS LAST NIGHT 121 – 113 GAME 5 IS WEDNESDAY IN BOSTON. THE KNICKS LEAD WITH 3 GAMES TO ONE. TIP OFF WEDNESDAY AT 7:00PM
THE TIGERS BEAT THE REDSOX YESTERDAY 14 – 2. GAME 2 OF THEIR 3 GAME SERIES IS TONIGHT FIRST PITCH AT 6:40PM
THE YANKEES AND MARINERS TONIGHT WITH GAME 2 OF THEIR 3 GAME SERIES WITH A LATE START AT 09:40PM