Health officials have confirmed the first signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or Triple E, in Vermont this year. The Vermont Department of Health says the virus has been found in Franklin, Addison and Orleans counties. Mosquitoes from Swanton and Vergennes tested positive for the virus, and a horse in Brownington is suspected of having the virus. The virus can be deadly, and there are currently no vaccines for humans. Last year, two people in Vermont got Triple E, and one of them died. Health officials recommend taking the usual steps to prevent mosquito bites. That includes wearing repellent, longer clothing, and avoiding going outside around dawn and dusk.
The Vermont Department of Labor published data regarding the state’s economy for August 2025. Household data indicates that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 2.5 percent, reflecting a decrease of one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month’s revised estimate. The civilian labor force participation rate stood at 64.6 percent in August, also down by one-tenth of a percentage point from the prior month’s revised figure. The Labor Market, which serves as the denominator in these calculations, decreased by over 900, counterbalancing a similar drop in employment numbers. Although unemployment declined slightly, the comparable national rate for the United States in August was 4.3 percent, which represents an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point from the revised estimate for July.
Governor Phil Scott on Saturday signed Executive Order 06-25, which aims to promote housing construction and rehabilitation and address Vermont’s severe housing shortage. The order addresses regulatory barriers and permitting requirements, energy code standards, and permitting costs associated with housing projects. The Executive Order includes detailed sections on housing policy, regulatory reform, permitting processes, environmental review, state land utilization, interagency coordination, brownfields redevelopment, and performance monitoring.
A man faces second-degree murder charges following a shooting at a Nashua country club on Saturday night, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, including some sustained while attempting to escape the scene. According to the Attorney General’s Office, 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, a resident of Nashua, is accused of fatally shooting 59-year-old Robert DeCesare during the incident at Sky Meadow Country Club. Investigators reported that Nadeau also shot and injured two others, while additional individuals were hurt as they fled. On Sunday, Nashua Fire Rescue indicated that two of the injured were transported by vehicle to the Spit Brook Road fire station, where one received treatment for a gunshot wound to the face and another for a hand laceration. Both were subsequently taken to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, and the gunshot victim was airlifted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, according to fire officials.
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on VT-100 at Fowler Road resulted in both drivers being hospitalized with injuries on Friday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:45 p.m. in clear weather and on dry roads, as reported by Vermont State Police. Michael C. Sjoberg, 57, from Newton, Massachusetts, was riding a 2025 Ducati Monster motorcycle at the time of the crash. Sjoberg was not wearing a seat belt and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester for treatment. The other vehicle involved was a 2025 Honda CR-V driven by Sandra Lopez Nieves, 50, from Whitingham. Lopez Nieves was wearing a seat belt and reported suspected minor injuries. She was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. According to police, both drivers are in stable condition, and the crash is still under investigation.
Saturday was Vermont Day at the Big E. The biggest fair on the East Coast is taking place in West Springfield, Massachusetts. An estimated 100,000 visitors were expected on Saturday. The Vermont Agriculture Dept. says there were 25 Vermont vendors set up inside the building, and another 14 on the lawn out front. The annual event is a great way to give everyone a taste of what Vermont has to offer.
An end of summer tradition continues in Brattleboro. Saturday was the annual ‘Kids Fair’ – hosted by 802 Credit Union. The event was held on Brattleboro Common from 11 – 2:30 pm and TSA radio was there to celebrate with lots of food and activities for the kids, along with live entertainment and raffles.
WTSA SPORTS FOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd 2025
THE RAYS DEFEATED THE REDSOX YESTERDAY 7 – 3 THE SOX HAVE THE NIGHT OFF AND ARE BACK ON THE FIELD ON TUESDAY FOR A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE 1ST PLACE BLUE JAYS IN TORONTO.FIRST PITCH AT 7:07PM ON TUESDAY.
THE YANKEES DEFEATED THE ORIOLES YESTERDAY 7 – 1. THE YANKEES ARE ALSO OFF TONIGHT AND BACK ON THE FIELD ON TUESDAY TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE WHITE SOX AT HOME FIRST PITCH ON TUESDAY AT 7:05PM
IN THE NFL, THE STEELERS BEAT THE PATRIOTS YESTERDAY 23 – 14 THE PATS FALL TO 1 AND 2.
IN MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL TONIGHT ITS THE LIONS AT THE RAVENS IN BALTIMORE, KICK OFF TONIGHT AT 8:15PM
NHL PRESEASON STARTED YESTERDAY, AND THE CAPITALS BEAT THE BRUINS 5 – 2.