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Vt. school districts roll out new tactics to discourage cellphones
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Students scrolling, liking, and texting on their cellphones is seen as distracting and counterproductive, and some Vermont schools are workshopping new guidelines for getting phones out of students’ hands this upcoming school year. “We feel like it’s the right time. You only get one...
Previewing primaries in two of the smaller states – Vermont and Wyoming
Welcome to the Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Previewing primaries in two of the smaller states – Vermont and Wyoming. Most contested state legislative primaries in Wyoming this year since 2010. Eleven candidates running in the...
Vermont primary: Complete results for statewide offices
The results are in for the statewide primary to choose major party candidates − Democrats, Republicans and Progressives − to appear on the November ballot. On the ballot in the statewide primary were candidates for U.S House and Senate, governor, various statewide offices, 30 state senator seats, 150 state representative seats, 1,800 justices of the peace and high bailiff. ...
Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair
This Saturday from 3 to 8 pm … it’s the Pocock Rocks Music Festival & Street Fair in Bristol. If you’ve never been, get ready to have a ton of fun during the annual celebration of local musicians, artisans, crafters, food producers, and beverage makers. The musical line-up this year includes: The Barncasters, BodenBender, Organized Dead, Tom Bisson & The Rustics, Soulstice, and Jeremy Mendicino.
'Art of the Pig' raising money for arts education
BRANDON, Vt. — One of Vermont's most famous visual artists is celebrating what he calls the Art of the Pig, promoting a charity auction of locally-made art for a good cause. Warren Kimble and the Brandon Artists Guild have been hard at work for months on their Art of the Pig project. It involved dozens of artists transforming pig-shaped wooden boards, using many different techniques to achieve creative results.
St. Michael’s College celebrates 117th commencement
Members of the St. Michael’s College Class of 2024 were urged by multiple speakers during the college’s 117th commencement to shine their light on the world as they leave campus and navigate what’s next. Some 380 students at St. Michael’s College received bachelor’s and master’s degrees during...
Gray Continues Flying Tiger Dominance, Rookie Cornell Gets First Late Model Win in Tech
N. Woodstock, NH — Following the biggest weekend of the year for White Mountain Motorsports Park, the White Mountain faithful returned to their favorite summer hangout for a make-up event following Mother Nature’s intense rainfall this summer. The Dad’s 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Division kicked off...
You Can Quote Me: Aug. 11, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this “You Can Quote Me,” we get analysis on Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president from Middlebury political scientist Matt Dickinson. He shares his thoughts on why the choice was made and how some are already finding ways to discredit Walz and his record.
Vermont to receive federal relief money for Tropical Storm Debby
Correction: Vermont was granted a federal emergency declaration on Aug. 9. A previous version of this article misrepresented the type of federal declaration the state received. Vermont is set to receive emergency federal relief dollars to respond to damage arising from Tropical Depression Debby, which blew through the Green Mountain State on Friday, Aug. 9, and left thousands without power over the weekend. ...
Hundreds of customers without power 3 days after Debby blew through Vermont
The number of outages had dropped significantly by Monday afternoon, but a significant number of people remained in the dark. Read the story on VTDigger here: Hundreds of customers without power 3 days after Debby blew through Vermont.
Police searching for missing Vermont teen
JERICHO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are asking the public for help finding a missing Vermont teen. State police say Kaitlyn Walton, 15, of Jericho, ran away from home at about 2 a.m. Monday. Walton is about 5′5″ and 120 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen...
DHMC recognized nationally for stroke care
LEBANON, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A New Hampshire hospital has been recognized on a national scale for its work caring for stroke patients. According to a news release from Dartmouth Health (DH), Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital nurses and assistants receive awards
WINDSOR, Vt. – Three nurses, two licensed nursing assistants (LNA), and one licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC), a member of Dartmouth Health, were recently recognized for providing extraordinary patient care with DAISY Awards by the DAISY Foundation, an international organization founded to celebrate nurses. The hospital also awarded some of these outstanding nurses with a PETALS Award, which stands for “Professional Extraordinaires That Always Lend Support.”
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