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Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center: A Journey of Growth and Excellence
Bare MedSpa in Burlington Vermont: Jamie’s Vision. Jamie Spano, the visionary behind Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center, founded the business in 2012. What began as a modest operation with a single treatment room primarily focused on laser hair removal soon evolved as Jamie recognized the growing demand for advanced aesthetic treatments. In response, the spa expanded to include skincare and cosmetic injections, moving into a two-room facility.
Board signs off on trail rebuild bid
WILMINGTON - During their meeting on Tuesday, August 20, the Wilmington Selectboard approved a bid from Saladino Property Management for the Hoot, Toot, and Whistle Trail Improvement Project in the amount of $276,479.15. They also approved new pay rates for Wilmington police officers. Support local journalism. Access to our full...
Bazini Named to Hermann Trophy Watch List
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Vermont men's soccer forward Yaniv Bazini was one of 16 NCAA Division I men's soccer players named to the 2024 Hermann Trophy Watch List. The United Soccer Coaches announced the list on Thursday, the first day of the regular season. RELATED LINKS. The Hermann Trophy,...
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...
Woman with outstanding warrants in NH accused of trying to kidnap child in California
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A woman with outstanding warrants in New Hampshire is accused of trying to kidnap a child in California. Santa Monica police said Courtney Perrone tried to grab the 8-year-old girl and run off with her Thursday afternoon. At the time, the child was helping a neighbor...
Novo Nordisk seeks sizeable workforce increase
Novo Nordisk in West Lebanon is looking to hire 40 people in 2024, a 10% increase in its current headcount of about 400 as it continues its work to improve the lives of people with certain ailments. A broad range of workers with a variety of skill sets is being...
Have a peek inside the Sunflower House at the Billings Farm & Museum
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - Not only is the Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock a working farm and education center, but it’s also a place to brighten your day with its annual sunflower blooms. It’s a place to leave your troubles behind, to stop and smell the roses, if...
Springfield police arrest Alabama man in kidnapping case
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department detectives, led by Captain Trent Duda, apprehended 31-year-old Raul Arellano at RSW Regional Jail in Front Royal, Virginia, on Tuesday at about 10:45 a.m. on a kidnapping charge stemming from a Springfield incident. The arrest followed the July 28 report of a missing 13-year-old...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
Vermont State Police provide update in search for missing Bennington man
WHITINGHAM, Vt. — Vermont State Police were notified on Aug. 23 that two fishermen had located a kayak that was believed to belong to 59-year-old Matthew Houskeeper, of Bennington.Houskeeper was reported missing on Aug. 14,2024. His abandoned vehicle was found on Tunnel Street by the Sherman Reservoir in Whitingham on Aug. 16.
Burlington police ask public for help identifying violent groups of young people
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say groups of young people-- many carrying guns-- are looking for trouble in downtown Burlington. They’re asking the public for help identifying the suspects and solving a string of recent crimes. Burlington police on Friday released a series of videos of the incidents from...
The Champlain Valley Fair starts Friday. Here's the schedule of events.
ESSEX JUNCTION — Vermont’s largest annual event, the Champlain Valley Fair, opens its gates for the 102nd time this Friday, Aug. 23 and attracts 120,000 fairgoers over ten fun filled days. Guests can fill their days at the fair learning about Vermont agriculture, enjoying amazing foods from over...
Vermont brewery’s new app brings artwork alive
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - The Alchemist Brewery has a new interactive app that brings the artwork on its walls to life. The Stowe brewery teamed up with Burlington-based GameTheory to create the app. When you point your phone camera at a mural, beer can or coaster, the artwork will come...
Jenny Urban takes reins at Bridport Central School
BRIDPORT — With a week to go before classes resume, newly minted Bridport Central School Principal Jenny Urban is busy arranging her office. One of her first orders of business was assembling her favorite workplace adornment: A “why wall,” which is a collage of pictures, cards and other memorabilia supplied by past students, colleagues and friends that reminds her why she became an educator.
Screens light up as 10th anniversary film festival begins
The 10th edition of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF), which kicked off in Middlebury on Wednesday evening, will feature screenings of 130 films (almost half of them feature-length). But in addition to the wide-ranging and high-quality images that will be seen on five screens around town, the festival will host many talented filmmakers in person.
Building a Net-zero Future for The Putney School
As The Putney School embarked on a student and faculty housing initiative – two nearly identical 2-story buildings totaling 34,000sf – the commitment to sustainability was not just a goal but a guiding principle. The project was envisioned as a net-zero energy endeavor from its inception, reflecting the school’s deep commitment to environmental stewardship.
Delayed opening for Moretown Elementary School
Damage to the Moretown Elementary School from last month’s flooding will delay the opening of the school until August 29. Students in local elementary schools return to the classroom on Tuesday, August 27. School principal Kate Liptak said in an email to Moretown families this week that the delay is the result of supply chain issues.
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