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Encampment Dwellers Refuse to Relocate
That was the predominant question during Montpelier’s Aug. 14 City Council meeting concerning a tent encampment created by about a dozen unhoused people that has been increasing in size since the former Elks Club shelter closed May 29. City officials said they are asking, not forcing, those people to move out following some disturbing incidents. However, at least one of those at the camp says he isn’t going anywhere.
1st year students arrive for move-in day at UVM
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With summer coming to an end, students are returning to Vermont college campuses. Wednesday was move-in day at the University of Vermont. Students and parents unloaded their cars and rolled their carts into the dorms. “The campus is so nice, and I am excited to meet...
New Pipes Under School Street Might Be In by Start of School
Blame the July flood for the two-week delay in a major project on Montpelier’s School Street, which, had it started on time, would have easily been completed before the first day of school on Aug. 28. But recently, the city’s plan to replace the water main on the same block as Union Elementary School has also significantly expanded after the city council approved using federal funds to upgrade the entire street.
Capital City Concerts Opens 25th Anniversary Season
Founded in 2000 by flutist Karen Kevra, Capital City Concerts (CCC) opens its 25th season in September with concerts running through May of 2025. In 2000, with the help of enthusiastic community members and guidance from her mentor the late Louis Moyse, Karen Kevra founded Capital City Concerts, a classical chamber music series based in Montpelier.
Pet of the Week: Unicorn
Unicorn seeks a comfy home with rooms to explore and a human to cuddle with on those colder nights. Previously, Unicorn was an indoor-only cat and was surrendered because of her owner’s health and not being able to care for her anymore. Every day, Unicorn comes out of her shell more and seeks attention from staff and volunteers. She is currently in a colony room with a feline friend and seems unfazed by the companionship of the other cats. Unicorn has never been exposed to dogs or children.
CCV Night Shines at Thunder Road with Ladies Night in the Street Stocks
While rain greeted race teams on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18, the skies slowly cleared, allowing Thunder Road officials to successfully complete the Community College of Vermont program postponed from its original date of Aug. 8. Youngster Kylee Potter faced-off against two-time division champion Jamie Davis to head the rk Miles...
'Target on our back': Favored Vermont men's soccer chases big goals in 2024
For the second straight offseason, the Vermont men's soccer team saw more than 10 players depart the program due to graduation or transfer. But expectations haven't changed for the Catamounts — not in the slightest. With the likes of forwards Yaniv Bazini and Max Murray, midfielder Adrian Schulze Solano and defenders Zach Barrett and Nick Lockermann among the 16 returnees, Vermont is up front about its goals for the 2024 season: America East Conference regular-season and tournament...
SCoNE Rookie Herbert Has Banner Night at Bear Ridge
BRADFORD, VT – The kids continue to be alright on the McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour. Seventeen-year-old Caiden Herbert of New Hampton, N.H., came out on top in authoritative fashion after a rough-and-rowdy event at Bear Ridge Speedway on Saturday, August 17, scoring the first win of his full-size Sprint Car career.
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...
Holy Cow! Boston Rockers Neighbor Announce Epic Three-Night Halloween Run in New England with Powerhouse Trio LaMP
Prepare for a Halloween spectacle like no other as Boston's own rock juggernaut, Neighbor, just announced an epic three-night Halloween run in New England. Joined by powerhouse trio LaMP, this unforgettable series of shows will kick off on Thursday, October 31st, in Burlington, VT at the renowned Higher Ground. The energy ramps up on Friday, November 1st, when the bands hit one of New England's favorite venues, The State Theatre in downtown Portland, ME. Fans can expect magic in the air as Neighbor returns to this stage after last December’s grandiose performance of their rock odyssey “Silver.” The run culminates with a hometown barnburner at the historic Wilbur Theatre in Boston’s Theatre District on Saturday, November 2nd.
Vt. author’s new book tells story of Ira Allen
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont author has a new book coming out about one of the state’s founding fathers. Historian Kevin Graffagnino’s book “Ira Allen: A Biography” details the figure’s life as a crucial part of Vermont’s history. He says Ira Allen, brother...
Stable Genius Trump Gets Brutal Verdict on Mental State in New Poll
Donald Trump is losing his grasp on a key demographic.A poll published Wednesday revealed that the Republican presidential nominee is bleeding support from older voters—historically the voting bloc most likely to show up at the polls—because they find him to be in “very poor” health.The University of New Hampshire poll surveyed residents in Vermont, where Trump won roughly 30 percent of the vote in 2016 and 2020. If the election were held today, 27 percent of the respondents said that they would vote for Trump, while 67 percent said they would elect Kamala Harris.But underneath the favorability odds were deep...
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