High waters in the White Mountains resulted in a hiker’s injury and subsequent rescue this weekend. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, a 51-year-old hiker attempted to cross a brook on the Zealand Trail on Saturday when she lost her footing and injured her leg. Conservation officers, along with the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team, responded to assist the Massachusetts woman back to the trailhead. Officials are cautioning hikers that rainfall similar to that of this past weekend can lead to sudden increases in brook levels.
Vermont legislators were unable to finalize an agreement on the comprehensive education bill, disrupting plans to conclude the legislative session on Friday. In a joint statement released on Saturday by Governor Phil Scott, Speaker Jill Krowinski, and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth, the lawmakers acknowledged that overhauling the education system would be challenging, indicating that additional time is required to ensure the task is completed effectively. They stated that they will persist in developing a proposal in June that accommodates a bipartisan majority from both the House and Senate.
On Sunday, shortly after 3 PM, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 91 in Weathersfield. Following an investigation, 27-year-old James J. Magnuson was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. He was taken to the Westminster Barracks for processing and received a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windsor Criminal Division on August 19th.
Vermont State Police announced on Sunday shortly after 8:00 PM that they have found Julia Peterson, 79, who is now safely at home. Previously, they reported that Peterson departed from her Pittsfield residence at approximately 8:30 PM on Saturday in a black 2011 Toyota Rav4. She was last observed around 1 AM on Sunday at the Stewart’s Shop on Woodstock Avenue in Rutland City before heading eastbound on Woodstock Avenue.
In terms of weather, May 2025 will be remembered for its unusual cloudiness and rainfall. Many long-established weather stations noted the highest precipitation for May since 2013. Among those with decades of rainfall records, several experienced one of the top ten wettest Mays ever. Lebanon received over nine inches of rain, making it the second wettest May after 1984. For Bennington, it was the wettest May in 27 years. Montpelier, St. Johnsbury, and Burlington each recorded at least 6 inches of rain.
Todd Hoyte, a 54-year-old resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands, has entered a plea of not guilty to federal charges related to allegations of making death threats against Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito. These charges are connected to a 2022 aggravated domestic assault case that DiSabito handled. Hoyte was apprehended by the FBI in April and has remained in custody since that time. If found guilty, he could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each charge. DiSabito also mentioned that he is not the only state’s attorney in Vermont who has received threats.
On Thursday, a man from Greenfield received a three-year sentence in state prison for armed robbery. In June 2024, Keith Shaw committed theft at two package stores in Northampton, with one incident escalating from shoplifting to armed robbery when he brandished a knife and threatened the store owner.
WTSA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY JUNE 3rd 2025
THE ANGELS BEAT THE REDSOX LAST NIGHT 7 – 6. GAME 2 OF THEIR 3 GAME SERIES IS TONIGHT AT FENWAY, FIRST PITCH AT 7:10PM.
THE YANKEES ARE BACK ON THE FIELD TONIGHT AT HOME TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE GUARDIANS, FIRST PITCH AT 7:05PM
The French Open continues with tennis matches, including quarterfinals on TNT.
GAME ONE OF THE NBA FINALS STARTS UP THIS THURSDAY WITH THE PACERS AND THE THUNDER, TIP OFF THURSDAY AT 8:30PM