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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...
Young artists art parade and gallery walk
LUDLOW, Vt. – Young artists from Ludlow, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Mount Holly, and Chester are invited to attend Art Adventures workshops with Fletcher Farm School for the Art and Crafts. Wonderful local school teachers Marcia Dockum, Rachel Karner, Christa Valente, and Piper Strong have volunteered their time to keep art alive during the summer. The two workshops will bring together 15 young artists to participate in five days of workshops culminating in an art parade and gallery walk on July 19 and July 26, starting at 1 p.m.
Poutine Challenge returns to Northern Tier
CHAMPLAIN | The Town of Champlain, Village of Champlain and Village of Rouses Point are bringing a fun twist to local dining with the return of the third-annual Poutine challenge. The contest began in July and runs through Aug. 31. There are six participating restaurants:. Sandy’s Deli - 133 Lake...
Essex Junction traffic report: what to know about the crescent connector project this week
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, paving operations and sidewalk installation for the Crescent Connector Project will continue next week on Park Street and Maple Street. Operations may reduce traffic to one lane on both of these streets throughout the week. Seek alternate routes if possible. This project is expected to be completed by mid-September.
Vermont State Police ID man shot by troopers during confrontation Sunday night
Vermont State Police say a man was shot during a confrontation with state troopers in the town of Burke on Sunday night. The shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. near the intersection of Route 114 and Pinkham Road, state police said. The man was taken to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury for treatment of his injuries and later transferred to Dartmouth Hitchock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
In updated emergency order, Phil Scott waives regulations to expedite Vermont’s flood recovery
The changes relate to gravel and rock extraction, debris removal, work in waterways and other realms. Read the story on VTDigger here: In updated emergency order, Phil Scott waives regulations to expedite Vermont’s flood recovery.
Local sales taxes begin, but property tax bills get a one-week delay
Waterbury’s new 1% local sales taxes went into effect at the start of this month and sales receipts in town should reflect the new charge on retail sales, rooms, meals and alcohol purchases. This is also the time of year when property tax bills land in the mail, but...
National Life Do Good Fest returns to Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The National Life Group Do Good Fest is back in Montpelier. And features big name bands, like, Rachel Platten, Fitz and the Tantrums, and more. It’s a family friendly event. People come for the food, the fun, the music and more. “The sun, the people,...
Boater Safety Threatened by Missing Buoys at Wilder Dam Following Storms, Caution Urged in Lebanon
The northeast's recent onslaught of storms has led to an unexpected and concerning development at the Wilder Dam. The force of the elevated river flows, coupled with the debris churned up by the tempest, resulted in the loss of vital boater safety buoys situated above the dam. According to the City of Lebanon's official notice, the Great River Hydro, which maintains the dam, is actively striving to rectify the situation, yet a clear timeline for the restoration of these crucial safeguards is presently absent.
An Alternative Thought on the I-95 Bridge Between Maine and New Hampshire
We see it a lot more often during tourist season than outside of it, but regardless of the time of year or whether it's from a tourist or local, the same sentiment is constantly echoed. The I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire always seems to stir up...
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