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Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Honored as All-Academic Teams by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Vermont men's and women's track and field program has been honored as an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Catamounts women's team posted a GPA of 3.629 while the men's team posted a GPA of 3.343 to earn the honors.
Parents left scrambling after state revokes license of Richford child care center
RICHFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of parents in Franklin County have been left without child care after the Vermont Department for Children and Families revoked the license of a longtime child care center in Richford. “He was an angel at his last day care and he loved it. We did...
Middlebury man cited for disturbing the peace by telephone 334 times
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — On Tuesday, the Middlebury Police Department, in collaboration with state police, issued a citation for 41-year-old Cormick M. Cantwell of Middlebury to appear in court. According to police, Cantwell is scheduled to answer charges of "disturbing the peace by use of a telephone." Police say Cantwell...
Middlebury Underground trying for Guinness World Record for number of dogs at a film screening
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Middlebury Underground and the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter are calling on all dog owners to attend a movie screening on Aug. 10 with their furry friends in the hopes of breaking a world record. The group is hoping to break a Guinness World Record for "Most...
Three arrested in Putney traffic stop for stolen property, obstruction
PUTNEY — Vermont State Police arrested three individuals on various charges, including possession of stolen property and obstruction of justice, following a traffic stop in Putney on June 2. At 11:27 a.m., a trooper from the Westminster Barracks pulled over a vehicle on Old Route 5 South after noting...
Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
Friday Night Live kicks off with Captain Mike and the Shipwrecked and Rutland’s best shopping and entertainment
July 26, 2024, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland’s favorite concert series returns this summer with free performances in downtown! Friday Night Live 2024 kicks off on July 26 with Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, followed by Zach Nugent’s Dead Set on Aug. 16, and Foreigners Journey on September 6. The series takes place on Center Street and Merchants Row, transforming downtown Rutland into an amphitheater-like concert venue with great acoustics.
The 2nd annual Vermont Film Festival returns to Woodstock this Thursday through Sunday
The 2nd annual Vermont Film Festival is happening this Thursday through Sunday and is packed full with something for everyone. Because they offer so much, the best deal is the all-access $100 pass. That gets you all three days of films, the welcoming party at Ramunto’s Brick and Brew of Bridgewater with comedic shorts upstairs at the Woolen Mill Comedy Club with a DJ Dave Dance Party Thursday night, an industry event Saturday at Mountain Meadows and the wrap party Sunday night at 506 On The River Inn. They also offer daily passes for $45 each. This year there are numerous world premieres and several films made in Vermont. The film festival is the brainchild of local actor/comedians Collen Doyle and Matt Vita. Those two also started the highly succesful Vermont Comedy festival which is celebrating its third year. That is held the first weekend in December. For more information on the film festival like tickets, schedule, etc. visit vermontfilmfestival.com.
‘Farmacy’ program notches 10 years
The Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC), Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC), and Community Health Clinics of the Rutland Region (Community Health) are celebrating the Farmacy Project’s 10th year this month. Farmacy, which began at VFFC as Health Care Shares, is a produce prescription program that provides fresh locally grown...
Five Elements Salon & Day Spa manager buys spa
When Five Elements Salon & Day Spa owner Kelly Sweck decided it was time to retire she decided the ideal buyer was the person who had been running the spa for the past five years: her manager Sarah Lemery. The sale of the business was finalized in May. Lemery said...
Last call for the Craftsbury Vibrations
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Hundreds of people spread out over the common, Sunday evening for the final performance of a beloved local band. The Craftsbury Vibrations, which under the leadership of Bernie Lussier has been entertaining listeners and dancers for six decades, played a final show for the friendly crowd.
Intimate Japanese-Style Jazz Bar to Open in August, Featuring Coffee, Beer, Wine, and Vinyl Records
Hepcat, a small eight-stool bar with a high-quality sound system that will feature vinyl records, is set to open in late August at 6A State Street in Montpelier, in the space formerly occupied by Katie’s Jewels, according to owner Christopher Gleason. Katie’s Jewels is now located on East State Street behind Bohemian Bakery.
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.
Unadilla’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Has Contemporary Themes
Unadilla Theater’s production of “Uncle Vanya” directed by Alex Brown hit home on several levels. The play by Anton Chekov (first produced in 1899) is the same that launched Unadilla 41 years ago, then-produced by Bill Blachly, Unadilla’s 100-year-old founder and artistic director. It seemed fitting...
Pet of the Week: Zillion
Zillion is a bashful boy who is seeking a library-quiet home to grow up in! Zillion is about 11 months old and doesn’t mind human attention, but he does look for a companion that he can slowly get to know. He came to CVHS when his family was no longer able to care for him. We feel that a calm home would be the best fit for Zillion because of his shy personality. Zillion has only been an indoor cat and had no canine friends in his previous home. He is currently in a room with other feline friends and is doing okay.
The Brandon carnival returns with four days of family fun and entertainment
Thursday July, 25-Sunday, July 28—BRANDON—The Brandon Carnival will take place from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 at Estabrook Field, Route 7, Brandon. This family-friendly event will feature rides such as the Zipper and the Tilt-A-Whirl, games, music, vendors, and top-notch entertainment. Festivities kick off Thursday at...
Snowmobilers look to rehab flood-battered bridge over the Winooski
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Waterbury Roundabout. A snowmobile bridge across the Winooski River near the Waterbury-Bolton town line can’t seem to catch a break from multiple floods over the past year. Barely a month after a carefully planned, technical...
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