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Bitcoin miner sues to keep plant running
In a bid to block a regulatory order to close its Finger Lakes power plant used for bitcoin mining, Greenidge Generation LLC has filed suit against the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The DEC gave the company an early September deadline to shut down the Greenidge Generating Station in the...
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Monday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:55 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Warren and Washington counties. "Locally dense fog is occurring around rivers, swamps, lakes and wet lands this morning....
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Washington County man seriously injured in three-vehicle crash in Vermont
Vermont State Police tell us that a man from Granville in Washington County is seriously injured after a crash involving three vehicles on Saturday afternoon. Troopers responded to the crash on Route 22A in Addison County, VT around 1:30 p.m. The first vehicle struck the rear driver side door of...
Vermont State Police arrested man for DUI, breath test showed 3x the legal limit
Vermont State Police say they arrested Jose Perez, 25, of Shaftsbury, VT on Friday for a DUI. Police received a call around 9 p.m. from a concerned citizen regarding a possible intoxicated driver, who was driving on Route 7A in Vermont from Shaftsbury towards Arlington. Troopers located the vehicle and...
Experts share back-to-school safety tips
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As students head back to school, officials are reminding them to stay safe whether it be on the internet or on the street. Our Sophia Thomas spoke with South Burlington Police Chief Shawn Burke about internet safety for kids and with Susan Grasso of Local Motion about staying safe on the commute to school. Watch the videos above to see their full conversations.
Brandon Museum & Rec co-host program on Vermont’s darker history: eugenics
BRANDON—Vermont has a national reputation for progressive politics with an emphasis on individual freedom. But there have been eras in Vermont’s past, even within living memory, when the state itself took actions that seemed to run completely counter to today’s commitment to civil rights. One of those eras was the 1930s, when the state enacted a law enabling the sterilization of Vermonters deemed unsuitable for parenthood.
Extreme rainstorms complicate progress on Lake Champlain’s water quality goals
“Our water quality clean water goals for Lake Champlain need to be achieved regardless of climate change,” said Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore after the July 10 flooding. Read the story on VTDigger here: Extreme rainstorms complicate progress on Lake Champlain’s water quality goals.
Women’s Soccer Tallies Second Draw of the Season in 2-2 Battle with Boston University
BURLINGTON, VT. – Vermont battled back-and-forth with Boston University on Sunday (Aug. 25) afternoon at Virtue Field in a game that ended in a 2-2 tie. With the result the Catamounts move to 1-0-2 on the season while the Terriers remain winless, moving to 0-2-2 on the season. COACH'S...
What To Do: Sunday, August 25
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at what do this Sunday. Visit Spruce Peak in Stowe today for a “Taste of New England,” which brings together the region’s best chefs for a weekend of food, wine, and more. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., there is a Vermont food and beverage showcase where you can sip, sample, and shop from some of the best Vermont makers. There will also be interactive demonstrations and live presentations by guest chefs. Tickets cost $64 for adults and $38 for children.
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
Police arrest Vermont woman for erratic driving
Vermont State Police arrested 39-year-old Michelle Johnson from Pownal, VT for erratic driving and almost causing multiple crashes while driving on Route 7A in Arlington. Police received a complaint that stated what was discovered to be Johnson’s vehicle, crossing the double yellow line multiple times, and almost causing several crashes.
Long-time community members acquire New England's largest ski resort, promise growth
New England’s largest ski resort has been sold to a group of local investors. Killington and Pico Mountain have been sold to investors Phil Gross and Michael Ferri, both have deep ties to the Killington area. Both men have pledged to continue to grow the community with a promise...
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