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Traffic stop leads to firearm, drug arrest for Vermont trio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

CASTLETON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Three Vermont residents were arrested after a traffic stop for having suspected heroin, firearms, a loaded magazine, and mislabeled prescription medication. Justin Gillett (39), Lucien Paquette (38), and Megan Coon (38) were arrested on Monday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Rutland Police say they were contacted by Castleton Police to assist in a traffic stop with suspected drugs and narcotics in the car. Upon arrival, Rutland Police say they saw indicators consistent with drug activity. K9 King Nash sniffed the outside of the car which yielded an alert, according to police. Two of the passengers, Gillett and Paquette, agreed to a roadside search, according to police, and were found in possession of suspected heroin. Police say Gillett also possessed a loaded magazine to a handgun. Police say Coon also consented to a roadside search, and was found with mislabled prescription medication. Pol...

Ask Amy: Needy teacher must learn how to read people

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

Dear Amy: Several years ago, my daughter had a preschool teacher she loved who was fired for, what seemed at the time, a dubious reason.I related to her predicament, and I met up with her a couple of times in the immediate aftermath so that my daughter could see her and to talk about the situation.I did not expect to develop a long-term friendship with her.Since that time, she has contacted me sporadically, whenever she finds herself in a difficult emotional situation.We are not friends, and she only contacts me when she’s having an emergency. Then it’s urgent, at weird times, and time-consuming. It’s bizarre behavior.She is married and has family and friends. I’m not even close enough with her to recommend that she see a therapist.The most recent time this occurred, I hadn’t heard from her in about a year.She asked if we could meet up and I told her that I was really busy preparing for some travel, and that it would have to be scheduled for another tim...

'We cannot wait another 60 years to achieve gender equality' 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

On International Women’s day, Chairman of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee Robert Biedroń issued the following statement.“The European Parliament has made some significant steps towards achieving gender equality over the last twelve months. Parliament approved landmark rules to boost gender equality on corporate boards in November, and a deal was reached on binding pay transparency measures in December, to name but a few."But we still have so far to go."If we continue at the current pace, the European Union is at least 60 years away from reaching complete gender equality. We cannot wait another 60 years."Over the last few years, there has been a backlash against women’s rights both in Europe and around the world. This worrisome phenomenon puts many of the hard-earned gains that women have achieved in jeopardy, particularly in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights."The decision of the US Supreme Court to renounce the federal constitutional right to abo...

Three-bedroom home sells for $1.9 million in Danville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

933 Ocho Rios Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,174-square-foot house built in 1961 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 900 block of Ocho Rios Drive in Danville was sold on Feb. 17, 2023 for $1,850,000, or $851 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, three baths, an attached garage, and two parking spaces, as well as a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In November 2022, a 1,600-square-foot home on Podva Lane in Danville sold for $1,540,000, a price per square foot of $963. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Ocho Rios Place, Danville, in December 2022, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $800. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,768-square-foot home on the first block of Podva Place in Danville sold in November 2022 for $3,625,000, a price per square foot of $962. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. 

Word Game: March 15, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — KINDLES (KINDLES: KIN-d’ls: Starts a fire burning; lights.)Average mark 32 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 39 or more words in KINDLES? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — UNICORNS union unison uric noun icon incur incus inro iron coin coir conn corn cousin curio onus ours rosin ruin scion scorn scour sonic sourTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Horoscopes March 15, 2023: Eva Longoria, don’t give up on love

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellan Lutz, 38; will.i.am, 48; Eva Longoria, 48; Bret Michaels, 60.Happy Birthday: Separating personal and professional situations will make it easier to bring about positive change. Organize your time to safeguard against weakness or criticism due to falling behind or giving up on an aspect of your life that needs nurturing. Prepare to change what isn’t working for you and replace it with a plan encouraging success. Don’t give up on love. Your numbers are 5, 12, 17, 22, 35, 38, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put more emphasis on how you look and feel. Embrace trends and pursue knowledge and experience to help you stay ahead of anyone competing with you. Romance should be a priority. Make a promise that stabilizes your personal life. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your plans forward and gather knowledge, experience and skills to ensure you can go the distance. Decide who to trust, and work in unison to get things done. Maintain focus ...

Washington FBI Chief ‘concerned all the time’ about terrorism, spies and crime

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

Two months into the job, the head of the Washington Field Office (WFO) of the FBI, is “concerned all the time” about a diverse group of threats facing the region.Terrorism, spies and a wide variety of crimes dominate the attention of David Sundberg, Assistant Director in Charge at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.More National Security NewsMore National NewsWhile not pointing to any imminent threat, he said “the District of Columbia, being the seat of the federal government, is a symbolic target for those who might attack our way of life using violence in furtherance of their beliefs.”Speaking to a group of reporters at WFO’s headquarters, he said the unique nature of Washington requires that they focus on multiple avenues that a terror attack might emerge from.David Sundberg, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI. (Courtesy David Sundberg, Assistant Director in Charge)Whether it’s a single, isolated individual inspired through ideology to commit acts of violence; or a gr...

Austrian police warn of the danger of an ‘Islamist-motivated attack’ targeting churches in Vienna

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian police warn of the danger of an ‘Islamist-motivated attack’ targeting churches in Vienna.Source

QB Heinicke leaves Washington, signing with Falcons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke’s time with the Washington Commanders is over.The signal caller plans to sign a two-year deal worth up to $20 million to join the Atlanta Falcons. The NFL Network was the first to report his departure.More Sports NewsHeinicke confirmed his exit from Washington in an Instagram post, thanking fans for supporting him during his time with the Commanders.“The love and support has been unmatched the last couple years,” he said. “The memories I’ll cherish forever. You gave me a second chance and it’s forever changed my life.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Heinicke (@taylorheinicke)For Heinicke, it’s a homecoming. He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and played at Collins Hills High School in suburban Atlanta.Heinicke, who turns 30 on Wednesday, started 24 regular-season games over two seasons in Washington, completing 64% of his passes for 5,278 yards with 32 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. H...

Denver weather: Nearing 70 before rain, snow arrives Wednesday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Above-average temperatures will be across the Front Range Wednesday with extra clouds before rain and snow arrive after sunset in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Warm and cloudyDenver and the Front Range will be near 70 degrees Wednesday afternoon with clouds increasing through the day. 2 years ago, a blizzard brought 27 inches of snow to Denver Snow will push into the mountains today with rain at lower elevations where it is warmer. Winds will pick up later in the day as well.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast for March 15. Weather tonight: Rain changes to snowRain arrives after sunset and can be spotty after midnight. This is the oldest town in Colorado Rain will change to snow in Denver by 3 a.m. with winds increasing overnight. Clouds linger with the snow sticking around through 9 a.m. Thursday in the metro.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast for March 15.Looking ahead: Cooler temps into the weekendSnow will continue in the foothills through most ...