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Vermont’s first ever National Tattoo Convention kicks off
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s first ever National Tattoo Convention has made its appearance. Organizers from the Green State Tattoo Convention say this event took several years in the making. Hosted by Burlington’s Double Tree Hotel, the event has over 50 tattoo artists, doing tattoos on sight for people...
Swimming at Plattsburgh beach closed due to elevated levels of E. coli
Plattsburgh, NY- The City Beach will be closed for swimming starting Thursday, July 18th due to elevated levels of E. coli in the water. Sample water was collected on July 17th, and results came through the following day indicating unsafe amounts of E. coli. The beach remains open to the public but swimming is not permitted. Regulated swimming areas will be monitored by lifeguards.
Cyber outage causes travel woes at Burlington airport
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Widespread outages around the world are disrupting flights, companies and banks worldwide. The company says it is working to resolve the issues that are affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. The outages grounded thousands of flights across the world, including in our region. The...
Bob Newhart rarely set foot in Vermont. But his impact on the state was noteworthy.
Bob Newhart portrayed a fictional Vermont innkeeper in the 1980s sitcom “Newhart.” His death on July 18 at age 94 affected Vermonters in ways the passing of other TV icons might not. The comic actor rarely set foot in the state, but it felt like he was a part of it. "We are...
Lake Champlain ready to shine during Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Anglers will visit Lake Champlain for the final Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance and Elite Series rookie Tim Dube expects anglers to find plenty of bass on the historic fishery this go-round. “This is a great time to be up at Champlain,” the New...
CDC outlines new requirements for dogs crossing the border
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – If you’re planning a trip to Canada anytime soon, there are new requirements if you want to bring your dog along. Starting August 1st, dogs will have to be at least six months old to enter the U.S. They must have a microchip implanted...
Art students bring peace and beauty to CVPH's R5
CHAZY | "I think it's really cool, because I know that I helped contribute and I know it might help people and make people more relaxed." Grace Rocha, a sixth grader at Chazy Elementary School, has a great reason to be proud. She and her fellow classmates in Stephanie Lefand's art class are helping bring peace to families visiting loved ones on our Med/Surg and Oncology inpatient floor, which many of you know as R5. They created two paintings that are now on display in our solarium, where family members and friends of our patients will go for a break while visiting.
Grace Potter's Grand Point North to Serve as a Benefit for the Vermont Community
2X Grammy nominee and Vermont native, Grace Potter, has announced that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series in Burlington will now serve as a benefit for Vermont flood relief through her newly launched Grand Point Foundation. Proceeds from Potter’s sets on July 27th and 28th will directly benefit...
Cancelled Podcast tour 2024: How to get $59 tickets to see Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield
Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield are not done bringing their podcast to live audiences across the country. The extended “Cancelled Cross Country” tour dates will begin on Sept. 13 in Burlington, Vt. and will wrap up on Oct. 19 in Hollywood, Calif. While on tour, the podcast duo...
Second Planning Meeting: North Hero State Park plans improvements to the day use experience
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is holding a second public meeting to present plans for improvements to North Hero State Park, located in North Hero, Vermont. The meeting will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on August 8, 2024, at Knight Point...
Essex author Jackson Ellis returns with thriller "Black Days"
ESSEX — What happens if you mix a crime drama, gothic thriller and literary fiction novel into one? You get “Black Days”, the upcoming release from local Essex author Jackson Ellis. “Black Days” is the story of a Vermonter named Daniel Fassett, who after crashing his car...
$20M grant goes to Plattsburgh International Airport aviation innovation
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — The Empire State Development Board has provided $20 million to fund the $41 million expansion of BETA Technologies' facility at Plattsburgh International Airport. The facility will work to invent new aerospace technology, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). Top video: See previous...
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