On Monday evening, shortly after 5pm, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks executed a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 91 in Westminster. This action followed a Be On the Lookout alert for a vehicle that had been involved in a crash on Interstate 91 and had fled the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of 48-year-old Michael E. Wilkins for Driving Under the Influence. Wilkins was taken to the Westminster Barracks for processing and received a citation to appear before the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on June 17th to respond to the charges.
The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire’s largest addiction treatment network has been charged with orchestrating threats and vandalism against journalists from New Hampshire Public Radio who reported on sexual misconduct allegations against him. Eric Spofford, 40, residing in both Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, was arrested on Friday after a federal grand jury indicted him on three counts of stalking and one count of conspiracy to commit stalking. The individual he allegedly paid to execute the 2022 attacks, along with three others involved, has already been convicted. Prosecutors allege that Spofford compensated his associate, Eric Labarge, with $20,000 to vandalize the homes, providing specific addresses and instructions. Labarge is currently serving a 46-month prison sentence, while the three other men who assisted in the attacks received sentences ranging from 21 to 30 months.
A 42-year-old woman from Chester, Nina Maye Loring, was arrested on a grand larceny charge following an investigation into a residential theft. She was taken into custody without incident at her home on April 17 at 9:02 a.m., as reported by Springfield Police. The investigation commenced after police received a complaint regarding a larceny from a residence on April 2 at around 8:22 p.m. Officer Callahan conducted the investigation and identified Loring as the suspect. She was then transported to the Springfield Police Department for processing and issued a criminal citation to appear in Windsor County Criminal Court on June 17 at 8:30 a.m. The stolen property was recovered and returned to its owner.
New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander is advocating for tech fluency across all age groups. The Digital Skills Act aims to revise primary workforce development policies, allowing federal funds to support adult education in digital literacy. The National Skills Coalition reports that 92% of jobs necessitate digital skills. Goodlander emphasizes that this legislation addresses workforce demands while also enabling residents of all ages to succeed in the digital economy.
An increasing number of homes are available in the Green Mountains. The Vermont Association of Realtors reports a 30% rise in single-family homes entering the market over the past 13 months. However, many find these homes unaffordable. The current market presents a mixed situation. Experts indicate that while there are more single-family homes for sale, prices remain elevated, with the average home value rising by 8.8 percent since last year. According to the state’s recent housing needs assessment, Vermont requires between 24,000 and 36,000 additional homes in the upcoming years to satisfy demand, tackle vacancy rates and homelessness, and replace homes that have been damaged.
Vote now! Vermont high school students are vying for a place on the main stage at the annual Beats for Good competition. Organized by National Life, these young musicians have the opportunity to perform at the Do Good Fest in Montpelier this summer. Winners will receive $5,000 for their school’s music program and $1,500 in personal cash prizes. This year’s Do Good Fest is scheduled for July 12.
https://dogoodfest.com/beatsforgood
WTSA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY JUNE 3rd 2025
THE ANGELS BEAT THE REDSOX LAST NIGHT 4 – 3. THEY WRAP UP THEIR 3 GAME SERIES TONIGHT AT FENWAY, FIRST PITCH AT 7:10PM.
THE YANKEES BEAT THE GUARDIANS YESTERDAY 3 – 2. GAME 2 OF THEIR 3 GAME SERIES THIS AFTERNOON AT 1:35PM
GAME ONE OF THE NBA FINALS STARTS UP TOMORROW WITH THE PACERS AND THE THUNDER, TIP OFF THURSDAY AT 8:30PM