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10/14/2026

Common Sense Radio: Taxing Second Homes in Vermont with Ben Kinsley

Ben Kinsley of Campaign for Vermont joins Bill Sayre on Common Sense Radio to discuss a possible special tax on second homes, education reform, and Vermont's business climate.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to noon. On The Notch Radio WMTK 106.3 FM, WIKE 1490 AM or 103.1 FM, WSTJ 1340 AM or 104.1 FM, and online at notchfm.com.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026, on Common Sense Radio with Bill Sayre, weekdays, 11 o’clock till Noon. Ben Kinsley, of Campaign for Vermont, joins Bill to

10/14/2026

Judd’s Plants Plant Expo and One Year Celebration Set for October 17

Judd’s Plants is hosting a plant expo and one year celebration on October 17, 2026. The event includes buying, selling, and trading plants, a free take a plant / leave a plant swap, a plant giveaway drawing, and plant care tips. Table space is $5 for anyone selling baby plants or cuttings.

October 17, 2026, Judd’s Plants

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WE'RE LOOKING FOR MORE PEOPLE TO SELL / TRADE PLANTS IN THE GREENHOUSE!There's still room!Do you make plant accessories?? Come share them with all of the

10/14/2026

Former White Mountain School Campus Under Contract With Prospective Buyer

The main 112-acre campus of the former White Mountain School is under contract with a prospective buyer. Andy Smith of Badger Peabody and Smith Realty says a closing date has not been set and the buyer has not been named. Passumpsic Savings Bank has owned the property since the school closed in June 2024.

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Two years after an auction spun off some smaller parcels to new owners, the main 112-acre campus of the former White Mountain School campus remains an

10/14/2026

Caledonia-Essex House Candidates to Debate in Kirby Thursday

Five candidates are competing for the two Caledonia-Essex House seats. They will appear Thursday evening at a public forum in Kirby. The district covers Concord, Kirby and St. Johnsbury. The candidates are Brandolyn Bradley, Amanda Cochrane, Debbie Dolgin, Steve Dolgin and Heather Young.

Thursday, October 15, 5:30 p.m. potluck, 6:30 p.m. debate, Kirby Town Hall

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Candidates for the Caledonia-Essex House race will appear in Kirby on Thursday, Oct. 15 for a public forum as they vie for votes in the Nov. 3 election.

10/14/2026

Heating Assistance Applications Surge From New Households in New Hampshire

Local heating assistance agencies in New Hampshire are seeing more new households apply this year. High fuel prices and inflation are putting pressure on working families. Southwestern Community Services, which covers Cheshire and Sullivan counties, reports about 200 more new household applications than last year.

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Local agencies that distribute heating assistance are seeing an influx in applications from new households, as high costs across the board squeeze Granite

10/14/2026

The forecast from the Fairbanks Museum:

WGMT/WSTJ/WMTK

October 14, 2026

Today: Mostly cloudy and milder. A spotty shower or two, maybe a little drizzle, mostly across the higher terrain. Highs in the 50s. Light winds, becoming northwest near 10 mph.

Tonight: Periods of clouds, and a passing shower over the higher terrain. Cooler. Lows in the 30s to near 40. Winds northwest 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.

Thursday: Clouds breaking for increasing sunshine, mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cool. Highs 50 to 55. Winds northwest near 10 mph, gusting to 25 mph in the morning, decreasing in the afternoon.

10/13/2026

Common Sense Radio: Making Vermont More Affordable with Senator Russ Ingalls

Vermont State Senator Russ Ingalls, who represents Orleans and Essex Counties, joins Bill Sayre on Common Sense Radio on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The discussion will focus on making Vermont more affordable for living, working, raising a family, and for businesses to grow and invest.

Common Sense Radio with Bill Sayre airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on The Notch 106.3 and Green Mountain Broadcasters stations, including Wike 1490 AM or 103.1 FM in Orleans County and WSTJ 1340 AM or 104.1 FM in Caledonia County, and online at notchfm.com.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on Common Sense Radio with Bill Sayre, weekdays, 11 o’clock till Noon. Russ Ingalls, Vermont Entrepreneur and State Senator

10/13/2026

Former Colebrook Coach Buddy Trask Seriously Injured in Canaan Hit-and-Run

Buddy Trask was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a box truck struck him on Vermont Route 114 in Canaan and left the scene. He was flown to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Vermont State Police or the Essex County Sheriff’s Department at 802-334-8881, extension 3. Canaan and Norton residents with footage of a white box truck are asked to preserve it and contact law enforcement.

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CANAAN — Former Colebrook boys basketball coach Buddy Trask was seriously injured Monday afternoon when he was struck on Vermont Route 114 in Canaan by a

10/13/2026

Land Use Review Board Explains New Act 250 Forest Rules at Burke Session

Vermont's Land Use Review Board explained the new Act 250 Criterion 8(C) at a Sept. 30 session in Burke. The rule is meant to protect large forest areas and wildlife corridors from being fragmented by development. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2028, and applies only to projects that already require an Act 250 permit. It does not change when or where a permit is required.

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BURKE — Vermont’s Land Use Review Board is developing new Act 250 rules aimed at protecting large forest areas and wildlife corridors from being

10/13/2026

Northumberland Officer Kevin Deluca Recovering After Breaking Arm at Riverside Speedway

Northumberland Police Officer Kevin Deluca says he is recovering from surgery after breaking his arm at Riverside Speedway last month. He was responding to a disturbance in the pit area while providing law enforcement support at the speedway. The department says he lost his footing while trying to de-escalate the situation.

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NORTHUMBERLAND — Northumberland Police Officer Kevin Deluca said Monday that he is recovering from surgery after breaking his arm while responding to a