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Second annual Rollin’ On the River
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Rollin’ on the River, a series of Saturday evening roller skating events put on by Springfield on the Move and SAPA TV, will take place again this year, on Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 100 River Street in Springfield. Entry is free to...
Send your first day of school photos to the Independent
Today marks the first day of the 2024-2025 school year for Milton Town School District students in grades 5 through 12, as the middle and high schools welcome back their students. As the new school year kicks off, The Milton Independent invites families to submit their first-day-of-school photos for a...
LAHS Local Artist Show runs through Oct. 7
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Art and Historical Society’s annual local artist show is on display through Oct. 7. From watercolor to oil, prints to pastels, landscapes to line drawings, this exhibit showcases the talents of our area artists. All work is framed and available for purchase with 20% of the proceeds benefitting the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society. Support local artists, expand your collection of iconic Vermont scenes, or simply come enjoy the creativity this area inspires.
South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks
Since its incorporation in 1971, South Burlington has had a five-member city council. But the population of the city has since doubled, while the number of councilors has not changed. Read the story on VTDigger here: South Burlington City Council revisits seat expansion talks.
St. Johnsbury School District races to finish play space upgrades before class starts
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - As kids are going back to school, one district is trying to race the clock to make sure students have a playground. Back in June of this year, the St. Johnsbury School District started a project updating all of their play spaces at the school.
Home tour of the week: A $293,000 townhome with a lockable storage area and two bedrooms
This townhome in Essex Junction has two bedrooms and extra large kitchen. The living area has french doors that lead out to a back deck. HIGHLIGHTS: large closet, first floor half bath, $225 monthly HOA fee. Listed by Jill Richardson, RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville.
Keegan Bradley wins BMW Championship
DENVER (WCAX) - Woodstock native Keegan Bradley claimed his 7th career PGA Tour win, edging Ludvig Aberg of Sweden by one stroke to claim the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado. Bradley earned the second and penultimate tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs in 50th place of...
You Can Quote Me: Aug. 25, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this “You Can Quote Me,” basketball in Barre to help flood victims. We’ll tell you about the pro-team heading to the Aud. Plus DNC recap. Our Calvin Cutler was there and joins us to talk about the parallels between now and 1968, whether there are divisions among Democrats and tells us about Vermont’s delegates.
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
Port Henry Fire Department pursuing new station
PORT HENRY | 2024 marks 150 years that the Port Henry Fire Department (PHFD) has been serving its community. Dating back to 1874, the department is one of the oldest fire departments in New York State. With nearly 40 members, PHFD serves a community of 1,800 residents and has a fire response area that spans 28 square miles. The department also supplies mutual aid to 23 other Essex County fire companies.
White River Unified District considers school renovations
The current renovation plan calls for around $6.8 million, with about $4.1 million going toward a new performing arts center to support the school’s choir, band and drama programs, according to a proposal presented by the school board. Read the story on VTDigger here: White River Unified District considers school renovations.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
At the Champlain Valley Fair, learn about leaders and innovators at the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame
ESSEX JUNCTION – Since 2002, the Vermont Agricultural Hall of Fame has been bringing the state’s agricultural community together to recognize its leaders and innovators. The annual event has honored more than 90 farmers and related professionals and offers three awards – one celebrating emerging leaders, another honoring agricultural innovators and one lauding an experienced agricultural professional with a lifetime achievement award.
Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
Burlington police investigating multiple reports of gunshots overnight
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating multiple reports of gunshots overnight. Officers were at Calahan Park on Locust Street Monday morning. Police say they found ballistic evidence near King and Battery streets. They believe someone was struck and could be seriously injured. A car at Calahan Park had...
Dessart Named Associate Head Coach for Women’s Hockey
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont women's hockey head coach Jim Plumer announced that Kevin Dessart has joined his staff as Associate Head Coach on Monday afternoon. Dessart joins the Catamounts after two seasons as the Head Coach at Lawrence University (DIII). "We are really excited to welcome Kevin to our UVM...
Galbraith and Reiser on Aug 29 will discuss foreign affairs and the November presidential election
Peter Galbraith (top) and Tim Reiser will speak in Brattleboro about foreign affairs and the implications of the 2024 elections in November. The annual Galbraith Lecture at the Windham World Affairs Council will focus on what’s ahead for our nation — and the rest of the world — after Nov. 5.
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