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The Friendly Toast names CEO and VP of Culinary Operations
Long-time leader Staci Pinard and culinary expert Justin Fischer promoted to CEO and Vice President of Culinary Operations respectively. Vermont Business Magazine The Friendly Toast, New England’s most popular all-day brunch and bar spot with a location in Burlington, Vermont, recently promoted two of its key employees to help support the continued growth of the indie restaurant group. Staci Pinard, who has worked at The Friendly Toast for ten years serving in multiple roles within all facets of the restaurant and business, was promoted from Vice President of Restaurant Operations to CEO. Additionally, culinary specialist Justin Fischer, who has worked at The Friendly Toast for over two years and has significant experience across multiple regional and national restaurants, was promoted from Director of Culinary Operations to Vice President of Culinary Operations.
McKee’s Pub and Grill to shut down after struggling with financial challenges
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - A downtown Winooski staple, McKee’s Pub and Grill is closing August 17th, citing rising costs and loss in sales. Owners Ryan and Jamie shared the news in a Facebook post saying that increased costs, taxes, insurance, and ongoing construction is affecting their sales. They say sales have dropped 70% and with construction set to continue until 2029, this ultimately lead to the decision that they can no longer operate.
Down trees and power lines leave thousands without power from Debby
JERICHO, Vt. — All across our region, people were cleaning up and assessing damage from Friday night's storms, which left thousands without power. Mike Finn in Jericho, and many others across our area, spent Saturday cleaning up downed trees, debris and other damages from the storm. "At about 6:15...
Police identify missing Warren Falls swimmer, unable to recover him after two days
WARREN, Vt. — Vermont State Police have identified Saturday's missing swimmer at Warren Falls as 35-year-old Tuan Baldino of Paramus, New Jersey. Baldino was reported missing Saturday afternoon and was last seen in the Cascades section of the falls. The Vermont State Police Underwater Rescue Team was on the...
17-year-old shot at Burlington skate park
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A 17-year-old New Yorker was shot at the A_Dog Skatepark on Burlington's waterfront early Sunday morning. The Burlington Police Department was notified by the University of Vermont Medical Center around 4:30 a.m. after the teenager arrived at the emergency department with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Two-pronged approach carries Zaldain to Day 2 lead on Lake Champlain
PLATTSBURGH | When the weights are as tight as they are at the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain, Chris Zaldain knows he needs to fish for bigger-than-average bass in order to separate himself from the field. The Fort Worth, Texas, pro applied his big-bass style of fishing to...
N.H. town looking to fill short staffed police department
PLAINFIELD, N.H. (WCAX) - A New Hampshire community near the Connecticut river now only has one police officer after their police chief resigned. “Plainfield is like the kind of town where if you call the police department because you think you left your coffee pot on, we’re going to go in and check your coffee pot,” said Stephen Halleran, Plainfield N.H. Town Administrator. But that may not be possible now. Plainfield town administrator Stephen Halleran is working to fill three full time officers, all while having only one employed by the town. Halleran said former Police Chief Anthony Swett resigned last week, leaving Robert Depietro as the sole member of the department. The town used to have three full time officers and one working part time. Halleran said the change will likely just mean fewer patrols not an increase in crime in the town. “I grew up in this small town, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful community and so people I think, our police officers, get an opportunity to really get to know our residents and participate in their lives,” said Halleran.
Plattsburgh man jailed after reported Beekmantown stabbing, police standoff
A Plattsburgh man is in the Clinton County Jail after a reported stabbing and police standoff in Beekmantown. Tucker Hackett, 30, is accused of stabbing someone in the shoulder at a home on Burke Road shortly before 1:00 p.m. Thursday. New York State Police say the alleged victim got away, called for help and was taken to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Wes Logan: “It’s a blessing I’m alive.”
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Wes Logan’s goal Saturday was to catch another 20 pounds on Lake Champlain, like he did on Day 1 of the tournament, and sew up a Bassmaster Classic berth. Instead, Logan was getting sewn up in a local hospital Saturday morning after a freak boating accident on Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite.
Chittenden County man contracts first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012
“Health officials are strongly urging people in three counties — Chittenden, Grand Isle and Franklin — to take extra measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites,” read the warning in Friday’s press release. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chittenden County man contracts first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in Vermont since 2012.
Vt. health officials report human case of triple E
WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont health officials Friday reported what they say is the first human case of eastern equine encephalitis in the state in 12 years. Triple EEE is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a virus spread by infected mosquitos. Officials say a male in his...
Q&A with Chittenden-North Senate candidate Irene Wrenner
CHITTENDEN COUNTY — This November, Sen. Irene Wrenner (D) faces a challenge in the Chittenden-North Senate District from a Milton representative looking to make the jump to the upper chamber. Rep. Chris Mattos (R) hopes to bring another conservative voice to the Senate while Wrenner wants to continue the...
Humane Society of Chittenden County receives 20 displaced cats from Texas
Burlington, VT.– The Humane Society of Chittenden County received about 20 homeless cats, all impacted by severe flooding in Texas, at the request of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. After a local animal shelter in Denton County, Texas, sustained significant storm damage, the cats...
While misinformation and early numbers abound, Vermonters still don’t know how much a clean heat standard would cost
The state’s Department of Public Service expects to have a final estimate of the proposed program’s cost by the end of August. Read the story on VTDigger here: While misinformation and early numbers abound, Vermonters still don’t know how much a clean heat standard would cost.
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