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Looking for a good book? Reading picks from the Fletcher Free Library
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Looking for a good book? The librarians at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington have some ideas for you. The library’s Mary Danko shared her picks with our Katharine Huntley. Watch the video to see their full conversation.
Alumni Business Spotlight: Meet Doug Babcock
Continuing your education can take you in unexpected directions, opening up avenues you never thought to explore. For Doug Babcock, Champlain College played a pivotal role in helping him discover his strengths. From the surprising insights of a Myers-Briggs assessment to founding a company dedicated to developing values-based leaders, Doug has embraced the journey and successfully forged a new career path.
Fire officials investigating unrelated Burlington blazes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Burlington Fire Department had a busy week fighting several unrelated fires. Wednesday night, crews responded to a mobile home at 21 Avenue C in the city’s New North End. They say it was a challenging fire to fight due to certain features of the...
Listen To ‘The Greatest Guitar Solo’ Trey Anastasio ‘Ever (Saw) A Human Play’
While the media has always been quick to compare Phish to the Grateful Dead, there’s perhaps no artist who influenced Trey Anastasio more than Frank Zappa. The Phish guitarist witnessed several Frank Zappa concerts and a 1988 show in Burlington, Vermont included what Anastasio has described as “the greatest guitar solo I’ve ever seen a human play.”
Magic Mann expands into cannabis cultivation and manufacturing with new 4,000 square foot facility
ESSEX TOWN — Magic Mann, a locally-owned cannabis dispensary, is getting an upgrade. The business received final approval Aug. 1 from Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board to begin cultivation and manufacturing of cannabis and cannabis products on-site at its location in the Essex Experience. That cultivation will take place...
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.
Powdr to sell Vermont's Killington, the largest mountain resort in New England
Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, the largest mountain resort in New England, to a group of local passholders, the company said Thursday. Powdr also said it plans to list three other resorts for sale in the coming weeks: Eldora, in Colorado; Mt. Bachelor, in Oregon; and SilverStar, in British Columbia. The Salt Lake City-based company will keep Copper Mountain, in Colorado, and Snowbird in Utah, she said. It aims to balance its ski business with its two concession contracts in the National Parks and operations of Woodward camps and mountain centers, spokesperson Stacey Hutchinson said by email. Killington said the purchase by local investors represents “a commitment to keeping Killington and Pico in the hands of those who know and love it.” The new owners will focus on capital investment, community engagement and sustainability, the resort said.
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,...
Arrowhead Senior Center and Red Cross join forces for life-saving blood drive
The Arrowhead Senior Citizens Center is stepping up to support the community by partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 5. From 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the doors of the center at 46 Middle Road will be open to all eligible donors, inviting the community—not just seniors—to contribute to this vital cause.
Whooping cough makes return to Vermont after pandemic hiatus
More than half of this summer’s whooping cough cases have been reported in Brattleboro, leading Vermont’s officials to issue a health advisory in the area and urge all Vermonters to take precautions as the school year begins. Read the story on VTDigger here: Whooping cough makes return to Vermont after pandemic hiatus.
Two Lyndon men arrested on I-91 for DUI, excessive speeding, and outstanding warrant
BARNET — In a high-speed incident, Vermont State Troopers apprehended two men from Lyndon after clocking a vehicle traveling at 104 mph on Interstate 91 on Aug. 22 at 6:17 p.m. The driver, Derek Dawson, 34, was pulled over and during the subsequent investigation, was found to be operating...
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