The Corbin Covered Bridge in North Newport was damaged in a hit-and-run accident this weekend.
The Corbin Covered Bridge in North Newport was damaged in a hit-and-run accident this weekend. Credit: Courtesy Newport Police

Covered Bridge in Newport Damaged by Vehicle

Newport — Police are seeking the public’s helping in finding the motorist that struck the Corbin Covered Bridge at the eastern entrance, causing significant damage.

The facade on the southeast corner was severely damaged but the bridge remains structurally sound, police said in a news release.

Police received a call at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, reporting the damage. The vehicle that hit the bridge fled the scene. Responding officers found extensive damage and vehicle car parts on the ground.

“The vehicle that struck the bridge was traveling east and will have extensive damage to the passenger side of the vehicle,” police said.

Anyone with information on the accident is asked to call Newport Police at 603- 863-3232

Vt. Legislature to Consider Sewage Overflow Rules

Montpelier — With concern heightened around Vermont over the issue of heavy rains contributing to sewage overflows, a legislative committee is set to consider new rules dealing with that issue.

A new state law requiring quicker reporting of the overflows has meant instances in which raw sewage flows into Vermont’s rivers are being highlighted this summer.

Now the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules is set Thursday to consider new rules on the overflows developed by the Agency of Natural Resources.

Environmentalists are pushing for requirements that cities and towns upgrade their sewage treatment plants, while many municipalities worry about the millions of dollars in costs that would impose.

Vt. Health Department: Nasal Flu Vaccine Ineffective

Burlington — The Vermont Health Department said nasal flu vaccine won’t be available for use this year because it isn’t as effective as a standard flu shot.

Research shows a significant difference between the effectiveness of the standard flu shot and the nasal spray flu vaccine.

During the 2015-16 flu season, the flu shot was 63 percent effective at preventing or reducing influenza-related illness in people ages 2 to 17. However, the nasal spray was only 3 percent effective.

The Health Department is encouraging Vermonters six months and older to get a flu shot.

— Staff and wire reports