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Funders back UVM center in push to bolster local news nationally
The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced grants and contributions to the Center for Community News totaling $7 million to back an expansion of partnerships and programming with local news outlets and universities across the United States. The funding includes grants of $5 million from the John S. and James...
What Burlington’s Mad Pride hopes to achieve
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s a movement for pride beyond sexuality. Folks who have experienced mental health struggles gathered in Burlington on Friday to showcase their pride in their survival. “I don’t think people understand the harm they’re doing when they use words like crazy and nuts to disparage...
Volunteer organization helps neighbors recover from flood
Barre Up, a volunteer community relief organization formed in the aftermath of the July 2023 floods to help Barre residents deal with the damage. One year later, Barre Up is back in action after the city was struck by heavy rain and high water once again.
Lake Monsters defeat Nashua, win 4th-straight game
The Vermont Lake Monsters have begun to string together wins and on Saturday night they continued that trend. The Lake Monsters defeated Nashua 3-1 in front of a sold out crowd at Centennial Field. Vermont can complete the sweep against the Silver Knights on Sunday night. Ahead of the game, the team will honor and […]
Vermont Green FC defeat Western Mass to make postseason
In a must-win regular season finale, the Vermont Green FC showed tremendous spirit to break a tie late and beat the Western Mass Pioneers 3-1. Western Mass took the lead in the second half but Vermont responded just five minutes later with a Gerardo Castillo tally. Mohammed Ibrahim scored the game winner in the 84th […]
Mariners capture Broome County tourney title
BINGHAMTON | The Clinton County Mariners claimed their third consecutive Broome County Hall of Fame Tournament championship Sunday, July 14 with a 12-0 win over Hillcrest Post in the semifinal and an 11-1 win over Brockville in the championship. In the final, six Mariners (22-11-1) had multiple hits. Warren Miller...
Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
Sweenor Leaves Eagle Nest Early to Pursue Dream
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Beekmantown out going junior, Louis Sweenor has made the tough decision to leave high school a year early. Louis will attend the Seacoast Performance Academy in New Hampshire for his final year of high school. The goal is to better his hockey talents before moving on to a prep school or directly […]
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl’s remnants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl happened a year after the state experienced...
Vermont State Police investigating vandalism at FAA building
WASHINGTON — The Vermont State Police are investigating a case of vandalism that caused issues at a federal building in the state. VSP said they received a report of significant vandalism at the Federal Aviation Administration building on Cyr Heights in Washington over the weekend. Investigators believe the acts...
Vermont Green punches playoff ticket
LUDLOW, Mass. (WCAX) - Entering Saturday’s road tilt with Western Mass, Vermont Green could punch its ticket to the playoffs with a win against the league’s second place team. And after falling behind 1-0 in the 66th minute, the boys in green quickly equalized just three minutes later,...
Champlain all-stars roll to back-to-back Vermont Little league softball state titles
Ace Irie Shedd opened the game with a called third strike. She also scored the final run to seal the mercy-rule victory. From the first pitch to its last, Shedd, along with her teammates, came ready to play, as the 10-12-year-old Champlain all-stars cruised to the second of back-to-back Vermont Little League softball state championships following Saturday's 10-0 triumph over Connecticut Valley at Roger Woods Field at Burlington's Schifilliti Park.
Plainfield community torn apart by devastating floods
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — It's been just days since another round of devastating floods washed through communities across our region. Now, towns and cities across Vermont and New York are leftpicking up the pieces, again, just a year after recovering from the July 2023 floods. Plainfield, Vermont, is one community...
3-year-old dead after being found unconscious in pool
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a child has died after being found unconscious in a pool. Brattleboro Police and EMS responded to a residence off Old Guilford Road for a report of a 3-year-old who was unresponsive after being found in a pool. Crews transported the child to the...
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