The Brattleboro Select board held its meeting yesterday, November 18, to work on the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget. The agenda includes presentations of the Police and Fire departments’ budget requests. The board is also expected to adopt a new solid waste contract and program, which will include an increase in pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) bag prices and an expansion of the Department of Public Works’ compost pick-up services.
U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced a bipartisan bill, the Comprehensive Alternative Response to Emergencies (CARE) Act, which aims to expand “treat-in-place” emergency medical services by requiring Medicare to test a five-year reimbursement model for such services. The bill mandates that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) test a five-year pilot program where Medicare would reimburse EMS providers for treatment provided on-scene for minor medical incidents, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. The goal is to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, lower healthcare costs, alleviate the strain on hospital and EMS workforces (especially in rural areas like Vermont and Maine), and ensure EMS providers are compensated for critical care regardless of whether transportation occurs.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to his Democratic colleagues urging them to come together around common sense health care policies to make health care more affordable and accessible for every American family, in addition to extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits. Sanders said. “The American people are paying attention. Now is the time to act.” Despite claims from President Trump and Republicans in Congress that they want to go after what Trump refers to as “the money sucking, big bad insurance companies,” their proposals only make a bad situation worse.
A federal bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday formally approved OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the harms of opioids. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane was set to give his reasoning Tuesday for approving the plan, which requires members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years. Most of the money is to go to government entities to fight the opioid crisis that has been linked to 900,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999. A portion of the money is to be distributed next year to some people who had OxyContin prescriptions and their survivors.
As the temperatures will soon be dropping, one of the greatest hardships our homeless veterans face is staying warm. Many of the men and women we serve at Christmas Gift are sleeping outside or in unheated spaces, and a good winter coat can literally be the difference between comfort and danger. Every year, we provide every homeless veteran who comes through our doors with a brand-new, heavy-duty winter coat. These are not lightweight jackets—these are thick, insulated, water-resistant coats designed to protect against wind, rain, and freezing nights. Just $29 covers the full cost of one brand-new winter coat for a veteran in need. To donate and for more info go to: https://opcareint.app.neoncrm.com/forms/christmas-gift-2025-coat-form
A fire in an equipment shed at Hurd Farm in Hampton NH killed 75 live birds overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the fire, but the building was destroyed. The fire also destroyed the farm’s turkey processing equipment. Owners said in addition to the 75 live birds that were killed, the majority of the turkeys that had already been processed were also destroyed, less than two weeks before Thanksgiving.
Lebanon Police are looking for two people who allegedly used fake money in a
scheme involving two Walmart stores. Police say the pair used counterfeit bills
at the Lebanon Walmart on Tuesday, then later returned what they bought at
the Claremont Walmart. The suspects are believed to be driving a black Jeep
Grand Cherokee. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspects to
contact them.
Landmark College hosted its inaugural Neuroinclusive Career Fair in late October, reflecting its dedication to assisting both employers and students with diverse learning needs as they transition into the workforce. Unlike typical career fairs that merely link potential employers with prospective employees, the Landmark College Office of Career Connections adopts a distinctive strategy—supporting both parties in the employment process to ensure that neurodiverse individuals are positioned to succeed. The event showcased 15 employers, comprising local organizations from the Connecticut River Valley area as well as national companies like EY Inc. Prominent local employers included Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Chroma Technology Corporation, Stratton Mountain Resort, and The Richards Group.
High Thai Restaurant in Brattleboro is closing because the building it occupied at
7 High Street has been sold to an outside party. Their last day of operation will
be this Friday. The owners, Nay and Adam, announced the closure on social
media, expressing gratitude to their customers, staff, and partners for the
community that developed around the restaurant. The original building was
owned by the family of one of the co-owners and had housed Thai restaurants
for about a decade before High Thai opened in January 2022.
WTSA SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19th 2025
THE CELTICS DEFEATED THE BROOKLYN NETS YESTERDAY 113 – 99. THE CELTICS IMPROVE TO 8-7. THE CELTICS PLAY THE NETS AGAIN AT HOME ON FRIDAY ATTD GARDEN, TIP OFF AT 7:30PM ON FRIDAY.
THE BRUINS ARE BACK ON THE ICE ON TONIGHT IN ANAHEIM AGAINST THE DUCKS, PUCK DROPS LATE AT 10:00PM.
THE PGA TOUR RSM CLASSIC STARTS UP ON THURSDAY AND RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 23rd AT THE SEA ISLAND SEASIDE COURSE IN GEORGIA.