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Grace Potter announces special Grand Point North sets
Burlington, VT- After announcing last week that her July 27 and 28 shows at the Grand Point North Concert Series at Burlington’s Waterfront Park would benefit flood relief efforts, Grace Potter said Wednesday that she will perform two special sets of music this weekend. Potter said her July 27...
PCB spike threatens NCUHS school opening
NEWPORT –– North Country Union High School is grappling with a persistent PCB problem that threatens to derail the upcoming academic year. Recent tests have revealed an unexpected surge in PCB levels, casting doubt on whether the school can open its doors on time—or at all—this fall.
Jimmy Buffett, Grateful Dead, Foreigner and Journey tribute bands headline free series
RUTLAND, Vt. — A popular and long-running free concert series is returning to downtown Rutland. The Friday Night Live shows for 2024 kick off Friday, July 26 with Captain Mike and the Shipwrecked, a nine-piece Jimmy Buffett tribute band. There will also be food trucks and activities for families on Center Street and Merchants Row, including a free bouncy house for kids.
10th Cavalry Apartments to bring 65 affordable units of housing to Colchester
COLCHESTER — Sixty-five new apartments are coming to the historic Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, in an effort to combat existing pressures to find affordable housing in Vermont. These rentals, 10th Cavalry Apartments, are brought to the area by Northern Vermont nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust, through a partnership with...
Multiple charges related to drug trafficking and burglary
At about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Vermont State Police was notified of a burglary at a residence on Pine Street in the town of North Troy. A trooper met with the complainants at the residence and learned a safe was removed and broken into, and a person was cashing stolen checks at a local bank. It was reported more than $30,000 in cash currency was stolen from within the safe. During subsequent investigation, Darin Farley was identified as a suspect, later located, and taken into custody for the felony offense of False Pretenses or Tokens. Farley, 36, of North Troy was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing.
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don’t lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for...
Burlington City Council considers police oversight charter change and other items during July meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council held its July meeting at the temporary home of the Burlington High School, where councilors heard an update on construction of a new school and took up other city business. The Burlington High School has been leasing space for three-and-a-half years in a former department...
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Weekly mountain bike group rides
Wednesday nights from 2-5 p.m. on Lower Rabbit Hole at Killington Resort June 19-Aug. 21. Run by the Killington Mountain Bike Club. After party from 5-7 p.m. at various Killington restaurants. Individuals may enter a single race for $20. Day-of registration will take place at the start gate. Killington resort lift pass required.
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.
Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival returns for a 16th year
WILMINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The 16th annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival kicks off on Friday with festivities running through next week. The week of events includes everything from street fairs, parades, a block party, and even a pancake breakfast. The festivities start on Friday night with live music and a...
One man injured in early morning crash in Antrim Thursday
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – One man was seriously injured in a crash in Antrim early Thursday morning. Antrim Fire and Ambulance responded to a reported crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian near 355 Keene Road (Route 9) at 4:00 Thursday morning. First responders found that a vehicle...
Healey signs gun law, says it 'will save lives'
BOSTON — Two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that she said posed "a grave danger to Americans as they go about their daily lives in public spaces," Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday signed an overhaul of state firearms laws that lawmakers said will keep Massachusetts at the forefront of gun safety laws. ...
Embattled nursing home system asks judge to change receivership into monitoring
BOSTON — Attorneys for the company that owns three nursing care facilities placed into receivership last week over concerns that poor staffing would imperil the welfare of 300 residents asked a Superior Court judge to change the arrangement so that the state is only monitoring its operations. The Attorney...
Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail makes its sweet debut
The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats. “We are the ice cream capital,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said during the trail’s...
Cape Verde's Olympic athletes will take the field in outfits designed in Quincy
Friday evening, millions of spectators will witness the lighting of the Olympic torch. And as athletes from each country fill the arena, a Massachusetts clothing brand will make its debut as the clothing designer for the Cape Verde team. ISLNDZ is a clothing brand based in Quincy, founded in 2018...
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