Local Church to offer ‘Beyond the Brownie: Herbal Preps for Medical Cannabis’

For those who want to learn more about the science behind medical Cannabis, and be empowered to make their own potent and delicious herbal preparations, certified Clinical Herbalist Stephanie Boucher will give a class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct 19.

Marijuana aroma leads to charge

A Springfield homeowner is facing a felony charge after nearby preschool workers told police they could smell "an overwhelming odor of marijuana.

Video: Cris Ericson - Roadside Marijuana Testing

Cris Ericson, candidate for U.S. Senate. SAPA TV video

Officials discuss amending medical marijuana dispensary zoning law

While they are not taking any action yet, members of the Springfield Ordinance Sub-Committee hope to generate discussion on recommending a reversal of a zoning regulation amendment which prohibits marijuana dispensaries in Springfield.

Pot, solar, trash tax are breakfast topics

The legalization of recreational marijuana, the possible doubling of the state’s trash tax and siting solar facilities dominated a legislative breakfast Monday morning at the River Valley Café.

ER doctor urges pot legalization

An emergency room physician testified that in his 20 years of practice he had yet to see an overdose from marijuana.

Video: Gov. Shumlin Meets with Springfield Residents

Gov. Peter Shumlin and Springfield Rotary Club President Carol Cole give their assessments of the town and its future to YCN News.

Shumlin: Legalizing pot not the budget solution

Gov. Peter Shumlin said Monday that marijuana should be legalized in Vermont, but not as a way to raise money to plug the state’s projected budget gap.

Public meeting on marijuana study set for Nov. 12

The state will hold a public meeting next month to take comments on a study of issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana in Vermont.

Police: Man feared marijuana thieves

A Springfield man faces drug charges after he allegedly told police “people were crawling around his yard and his house” intent on stealing his marijuana plants.

State’s pot law could impact court diversion programs

Vermont’s court diversion programs are watching for the impact of a new law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.