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Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol

If you’re one of the nearly 94 million American adults living with high cholesterol, you may think that medication is your only option. But, according to the American Heart Association, what you eat can have a big impact on your cholesterol levels.

Registration for Breastfeeding Class Now Open!

New parents have plenty of things to worry about when their little one arrives, which is why taking a breastfeeding class before the big day can be a big help. SVMC’s next breastfeeding class begins on September 10th. ?

Would You Recognize a Heart Attack?

Recognizing the signs of a heart attack is crucial for timely intervention and can potentially save lives. Because the symptoms often differ for men and women, it’s important to be familiar with all the potential signs so you can seek care as quickly as possible.

?5 Reasons You Shouldn't Put Off Scheduling a Colonoscopy

Let's face it—no one gets excited about the prospect of a colonoscopy. But this simple screening procedure is one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing and detecting the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, which is why it truly can't wait.

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Cheshire Man Faces Charges in Multiple Vehicle Crash

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10:02PM / Sunday, September 27, 2026

POWNAL, Vt. — A Cheshire, Mass., man is being charged with gross negligence in operation and leaving the scene of an accident after a crash Saturday night that heavily damaged at least four parked cars.

Demetrie S. Thompson, 24, was issued a citation to appear in Bennington County Court on Nov. 30.

According to State Police, it was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway at about 7:30 p.m. and rammed into multiple vehicles at OD Auto Sales and Service. The location was given as Cash Place, the road that runs behind the car dealership and parallel to Route 7.

It's not clear what Thompson was driving, but a pickup truck was upside-down with heavy damage to its front end near the end of the line of damaged cars, one of which had its top caved in. This can be seen in a video posted to Facebook.

State Police say Thompson fled the scene and was located at a nearby residence. The vehicles "sustained either moderate or totaled damage," according to police.

Trooper Emmanuel Baidoo's report says the weather and road conditions were clear.

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