North Adams Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Accident

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STAMFORD, Vt. — Conner Caron, 20, of North Adams, Mass., was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon in Stamford, Vt., according to Vermont State Police.

The Bennington Banner reported that troopers from the Shaftsbury barracks were dispatched to the scene on VT Route 100 near Robillard Road around 3:47 p.m.

Police reported that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Rita Bolognani of North Adams, was preparing to enter Vermont Route 100 from a side road connecting Robillard Road and VT Route 100.

As Bolognani neared the road's edge, Caron’s motorcycle struck the front driver's side area of the Jeep, causing Caron to be thrown from the vehicle. Bolognani was not injured in the incident.

Based on witness statements, police also reported that speed was a factor in the crash.

The Stamford Fire Department, Northern Berkshire EMS, and Vermont AOT were also on scene to assist with the investigation. 

The accident is still under investigation.

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Companion Corner: Orion Still at Second Chance Animal Shelter

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

GOOD NEWS: Orion has been adopted!

ARLINGTON, Vt. — Orion's had a hard live and he's been patiently waiting a very long time for his forever home.

 
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
 
Orion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. He was featured last August but still hasn't found a home. 
 
Shelter Manager Troy Quinn said Orion came to them from animal control after experiencing neglect.
 
"He was found by animal control on a property, tied to a tree, no shelter, no food or water. He was severely emaciated, very sick, very skinny, very weak. Brought him in, he tested positive for heartworm," Quinn said.
 
Once they rescued him, got rid of his heartworm, and got him up to normal weight, his silly and active side came out.
 
"He is a giant goofball. Loves to run, loves to play very rough house, loves to chew on his toys. Stuffed toys in particular, he just immediately shreds them," Quinn said. 
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