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Willowell is bringing back Walden program
As another school year gets underway, the Willowell Foundation is celebrating the start of several new and familiar outdoor education offerings in store for local youth — including a revived version of the well-loved Walden Project. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order...
WATCH: Rare Canada Lynx Spotted in Vermont Taking a Stroll Down the Road
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has confirmed that a Canada lynx was seen in Vermont for the first time in six years. A video taken by Gary Shattuck shows this rare wild cat that is native to most of New England but is endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally, casually walking down the side of a road in Rutland County.
Vermont’s Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts 2024 honorees at Champlain Valley Fair
ESSEX JUNCTION — Over two dozen tables filled the Champlain Valley Fair’s beer tent yesterday for an event not involving the bar: the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This celebration saw podium speeches, photo opportunities for award recipients and a special classic luncheon of chicken, cooked...
Tweak of Manchester law allows stores to fly ‘open’ flags
MANCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - A decades-long struggle between the town of Manchester and local businesses appears to be over, and “open” flags are now allowed to fly. “Everyone thought it was as ridiculous as we did, but it was like something that had been written in stone and nobody ever disputed it,” said Kerry Mackinnon, the owner of Vermont Kitchen Supply in Manchester.
Dozens gather in Burlington to remember those who died from substance abuse
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A local group held an event on Thursday to remember the many people who have died from substance abuse in Vermont this year. According to the latest state data, 65 people have died this year related to opioid use, with available statistics through May. However, that number is down from the three-year average through May of 89 deaths.
The Harvest Moon Cabaret Set For Next Month at Lost Nation Theater
Lost Nation Theater will kick off the autumnal activities of its 35th Anniversary Season at Montpelier City Hall with The Harvest Moon Cabaret! The event is set for Saturday, September 7 at 7pm. Happening just ahead of the full moon, bask in the brilliance of The Harvest Moon Cabaret: an...
Springfield police seize dirt bike, charge rider on public safety detail
SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 23 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Springfield Police Officers confiscated a dirt bike while conducting an Anti-Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV)/Dirt Bike public safety operation, aimed at curtailing illegal street riding that endangers the community. The Springfield Police Department has been addressing ongoing complaints about illicit dirt bike and...
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Windsor Yellowjackets
WINDSOR, VT- The Windsor Yellowjackets enter the 2024 season having won three straight Division III championships. They’re optimistic a four-peat could be in their future. “We Are a team with a lot of success, so we always have a target on our back, and we love that,” said linebacker Joey Gaudette. “A lot of teams […]
Ready to Ride: GMSR starts Friday
To echo the famous (and recently trumpeted) Olympic call to action: Let the Games begin! Starting Friday, August 30, 2024, with a time trial -- one rider at a time -- in Warren, the Green Mountain Stage Race (GMSR) will be set to go for a fall tradition that began in 2001. When registration closed on Tuesday, close to 650 riders were signed up to take on the four-day challenge. Riders will be coming from 34 U.S. states and from as far away as Spain, Belize, Colombia, and Bermuda.
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