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Advice for Families During the College Transition
The transition to college is difficult for not only students, but parents and families, too. That is why we’ve put together a resource guide with advice for families. Hear from some of the Champlain College staff who support your student and help them make the most of this new experience.
Brandon to be 64th concert in the ‘Play Every Town’ concert series on Aug. 24
BRANDON—The life of a professional musician involves a lot of travel. And for musicians who reach a certain level of renown, a good part of that travel is done by airplane. But increasingly, air travel is seen as a major polluter and contributor to climate change, prompting some green-minded musicians to rethink the way they manage their schedules and careers.
Pittsford’s women artists have their moment in Montpelier
MONTPELIER—The Pittsford Historical Society (PHS) has put together a fascinating exhibit on female artists who lived and worked in the town from the mid-1800s through the mid-1900s. The show is currently up at the Vermont Historical Society (VHS) in Montpelier and offers a unique perspective on Pittsford. At a...
Competition spiced up at the 11th annual Chili Cook-Off
The 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-Off was held at the K-1 Base Lodge Thursday, Aug. 8. Despite the rainy evening an estimated150 people attended the event which helped raise money for the Recreation Scholarship Fund, according to Emily Hudson, director of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Winners: 11th annual Killington Chili Cook-off By Victoria […]
Bellows Falls man nabbed for 3 bank robberies in 2 days
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bellows Falls man faces federal charges after authorities say he pulled off three bank robberies in two days. According to court documents, Stephen Loewe, 42, walked into the M&T Bank in Springfield Tuesday morning and demanded cash. Later that afternoon, he went to the Claremont Savings Bank in Springfield and handed the teller a note demanding $500. He then stole a car from a gas station.
Earth Sciences Summer Course Uses Campus as a Lab
As part of Dartmouth’s decarbonization efforts, earth sciences students taking the Materials of the Earth course this summer have developed a three-dimensional model of the rock formations beneath the Dartmouth campus. Their new understanding of the geology could help drillers predict what kinds of rock they will encounter during the installation of geo-exchange borefields under Chase Field #4 this fall, and future such work elsewhere on campus.
Man arrested following BB gun threat at Vermont State Fair
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a fake gun was pulled on the opening day of the Vermont State Fair in Rutland. Rutland Police responded to the fairgrounds late Tuesday night for a reported disturbance with a firearm. According to court documents, police found Zane Turner Burrell had been handcuffed...
Salisbury dam set for demolition
SALISBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - A derelict dam in Salisbury is set for demolition this week. The Wainwright Mill Dam, also known as Halnon Pond Dam, sits on the south end of Lake Dunmore Road. Officials say the dam is in poor condition and no longer serves a purpose. i The goal is to restore the natural stream’s fish habitat and restore the floodplain.
Burlingtonians adapt as drug use and safety concerns rise
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Downtown Burlington straddles two realities. Its green spaces are hangouts for yogis and young professionals but also dens of open drug use. Locally owned shops outnumber chain stores but are falling victim to brazen theft. The Flynn theater attracts top-tier performers, but at night, unhoused people seek refuge under its brightly lit marquee.
UVMMC culinary medicine program gets national recognition
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - If you’re going to the UVM Medical Center, it’s usually not great news. But if you’re looking for respite, or maybe something more, there’s a secret garden off to the side where you can come and visit. “When people see themselves in...
Soles of Duende on the Bandwagon Summer Stage
PUTNEY, Vt. – The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents dance trio Soles of Duende on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Puntey Inn, 57 Puntey Landing Road. Bonded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and their true connection, Soles of Duende is on a lifelong mission to elevate the joy and music of true collaboration across disciplines, and the celebration of the forms they practice. Based in the sounds of tap, flamenco, and Kathak, Soles of Duende’s fire is the spirit that lives within each of these women to celebrate their connection given their beautiful differences, and to uplift the forms that made them.
Join the Mt. Mansfield Academy Athletics Team: Full-Time & Weekend Alpine Coaches Needed
Mt. Mansfield Academy (MMA) in Stowe, Vermont, is seeking to hire various alpine coaches for the 2024–25 season. They are looking for coaches that can work full-time (seasonal) or part-time on the weekends (seasonal). Mt. Mansfield Academy aims to hire energetic and professional coaches to join their team, focusing...
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Poor air quality forecast for Central Mass. due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Seeing a bit of a haze out there this morning?🧐This is from wildfire smoke aloft moving in from Canada.This will likely continue through Friday as well. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/gcIkBiVTKv— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 15, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency says that Central and Western Massachusetts are expected to experience poor air quality on Friday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec and Western Canada. ...
Embracing change at Maple Wind Farm
Currently in their 26th season of farming together, Bruce Hennessey and Beth Whiting are still recalibrating Maple Wind Farm’s business model. Their commitment to their mission has remained steadfast – to deliver nutrient-dense food to their community by regenerating soil and water resources – but achieving this goal has been a constant challenge to change systems for efficiency and profitability. They discussed their journey in an interview with the Northeast Pasture Consortium.
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