ALFRED, Maine - The Vermont man who walked into the home of distant relatives on West Lebanon Road Christmas night and stabbed three family members will spend at least 18 months in a Maine prison. Alton Britch, 44, of Wheelock, Vt., pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault on June 17 after working out a deal with prosecutors. Britch was sentenced the same day to six years with all but 18 months suspended. He will begin serving his sentence on July 18. Britch had faced up to 30 years...
