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Flooding hits Barnet farms hard, potentially wiping one off the map
BARNET, Vt. — Neighbors are starting to pick up the pieces in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom after seeing the full extent of the damage caused by the floods. Barnet was among those hardest hit this week, with numerous roads washed out—many still impassable. Route 5 in West Barnet is...
What To Do: Saturday, July 13
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at what to do this summer Saturday. Montpelier’s annual Do Good Fest is today, featuring food trucks and musical performances from Fitz and the Tantrums and Rachel Platten. Admission is $5; all ticket sales benefit the cancer patient fund Branches of Hope and the Howard Center. Gates open at 1:30. If you can’t be there, you can watch it on Channel 3 or livestream from WCAX.com starting at 2 p.m.
WTSA NEWS FOR SATURDAY JULY 13th 2024
Vermonters are beginning to pick up the pieces from yet another. round of flooding that caused widespread damage. At a news briefing. Friday morning, Gov. Phil Scott said that while assessing the damage. around the state, he was reminded of how resilient Vermonters are. and how they help their neighbors....
Car found in offshore waters at Leddy Beach
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A car was found in the water at Leddy Beach early this morning. According to Burlington Police, the car was stolen out of Milton. Police say it was then intentionally driven into the water. When officers and fire crews arrived around 1:30 a.m. they found no one was inside the car.
Cavendish Update 7/12/24: SB Mtg/Film/Warning/Talk/News/Events
The Forgotten, a documentary film from Red Vault Productions (Wendy & Stefan of Depot Street, Proctorsville) is about the July 2023 floods that devastate a street but not the community spirit. The film will be screened Saturday night (July 13) approximately 8:45 pm at The Crow, 73 Depot St. It’s BYO chair and beverage. People will be gathering starting around 7:30.
Unemployment claims in Vermont declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Vermont dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 293 in the week ending July 6, down from 415 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
EFC’s $2.2 Billion Boost for New York’s Water Infrastructure
The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has shattered records with over $2.2 billion in financial aid for local water infrastructure projects in State Fiscal Year 2024. This game-changing investment supports 269 vital projects across New York, securing clean water and boosting public health. Empowering Local Communities. Discover how EFC's monumental funding...
With crops under water, farmers weigh a future of floods in Vermont
Zach Mangione, owner of Cross Farm in Barnet, watched this week’s storm warily as it approached Vermont but thought he would be able to manage an expected 2 to 4 inches of rain. A friend, who was pumping water from his own basement Wednesday night, prompted Mangione to look...
Following destructive floods, famous Vermont musician to hold relief concert
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A famous Vermont musician was among the victims of this week's flash flooding and is now channeling her creative energies toward helping others recover from devastating storm damage. Grace Potter shared video with NBC5 News from her family farm in the Mad River Valley. The video...
Two Vermont courthouses to close Friday due to flooding
Vt. — Two courthouses in Vermont will remain closed on Friday due to flooding. According to the Vermont Judicary website, this impacts the Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park and Caledonia County Courthouse in St. Johnsbury. Hearings will be rescheduled in Lamoille County. But some will be held...
State of the July Fourth parade was strong
Under sunny skies with plenty of breezes, Warren Fourth of July celebrants made the most of the opportunity to celebrate the parade theme of ‘State of the Nation’ as well as the street dance, Brook Field, Sugarbush’s free lift rides, more music, more festivities, and fireworks. The...
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