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Man injured, 2 others trapped after tree falls on Vermont house
ALBURGH, Vt. — Strong winds in a Vermont town uprooted a tree, blowing it onto a house and rescue crews rushed to help three people who became trapped after the home collapsed. It happened at a home in Alburgh, Vermont, which is near the Canadian border. Officials said two...
North Country board awaits test results, plans in-person school
NEWPORT — Two wings of North Country Union High School have had extensive work done over the summer to mitigate the presence of PCBs in the air. School administrators won’t know how successful is until technicians take air samples, a commercial laboratory analyses them, and the state Department of Health confirms the results.
Rabid Beaver Found at Popular Hiking Spot in Upstate New York
The message was simple: be aware of your surroundings and be cautious about any wildlife acting aggressively. This comes after a beaver tested positive for rabies at a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and paddleboarding in Upstate New York. According to sources, the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community...
Stuck in Vt: Burlington Burn Club builds a fire community
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Since 2019, the Burlington Burn Club has been bringing together fire spinners, flow artists and “Burners” connected to the Burning Man festival scene to share skills and build community. During the warmer months, it meets outdoors in Burlington at the Battery Park Bandshell. Members...
Here are seven events coming to the Essex area in the next few weeks
Details: In this club for teens grades 6-12, journey to Japan and stream anime shows while eating Asian snacks. Heavenly Food Pantry Food for Thought at the Polls. Details: The Heavenly Food Pantry will hold a food drive outside the polls in the City of Essex Junction at the fairgrounds. The pantry is in particular need of peanut butter, cereal and baked beans. There will only be a food drive at the polling station in the City of Essex Junction at this time.
Vermonter smashes Guinness World Record for fastest North Pole Marathon
CHARLOTTE, Vt. — Charlotte man Billy Hafferty broke the Guinness World Record as the fastest man to run theNorth Pole Marathon on July 31. Hafferty completed 120 laps worth 26.2 miles on an iceberg in three hours, 14 minutes and 50 seconds, beating the previous record set in 2007 by 21 minutes.
Check out for these seven events coming to the Milton area this month
When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays Tuesday, June 18-Wednesday, Aug. 14 (closed Thursday, July 4) Details: Meals will be available to be eaten on-site only at the big outdoor tent or inside the middle school cafeteria if the weather is bad. Kids under age 18 eat free, while adults pay $6 per meal.
Wyman's wild blueberries pay a visit to Burlington
This family-owned business in Maine is celebrating 150 years this year. BURLINGTON, Vt. — Wyman’s, the Maine-based company renowned for its wild blueberries, is making an appearance in Burlington this weekend with its 'Bee Wild Mobile'. The 'Bee Wild Mobile', which travels across the Northeast, is a key part of Wyman’s outreach efforts. The vibrant, eco-friendly vehicle will be hosting a series of pop-up events across the Burlington area, offering residents and visitors a taste of their newest product, Fruit & Peanut Butter Poppers, while also promoting the company’s sustainability initiatives.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Vermont’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Democrats will compete in Vermont’s state primary on Tuesday for the right to challenge four-term Republican Gov. Phil Scott in November. The race is the highest profile of a handful of contested primaries on the ballot. Voters will also decide primaries for lieutenant governor...
Ten-minute theater festival opens this week
Beginning this Thursday, August 8, a Vermont theater festival called TenFest opens at Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield for the 17th year. Each showing for the festival, which runs Thursdays and Sundays between August 8 and 18, features a series of 10-minute plays written and performed by Vermont playwrights and actors – with some local to The Valley.
Before a Poultney therapeutic school closed, state investigations made troubling discoveries
The for-profit LiHigh School billed itself as a “beacon of progressive education.” Accounts from former staff and students, as well as documents obtained by VTDigger, tell a more complicated story. Read the story on VTDigger here: Before a Poultney therapeutic school closed, state investigations made troubling discoveries.
One Arts debuts at Camp Meade this weekend
Two Burlington entrepreneur/artists will be opening a new all ages art studio, OneArts, at Camp Meade in Middlesex this Sunday afternoon. The August 11 debut by artists Margaret Coleman and Rebecca Hale is an extension of their successful Burlington neighborhood art centers, after school learning centers and early childhood education centers.
Northern Vermont Prepares for Cooler Stretch After Tropical Storm Debby Passes
Burlington, VT – Northern Vermont residents can look forward to a much-needed break from the summer heat as cooler temperatures and lower humidity settle in following the departure of Tropical Storm Debby. The National Weather Service in Burlington has predicted a stretch of refreshing weather starting Saturday, providing welcome relief for the region.
Elizabeth Mauch: The Vermont State Colleges System is ready to meet the moment
Thanks to the increased financial support by the Legislature over the past four years, we are strong today and prepared to grow. Read the story on VTDigger here: Elizabeth Mauch: The Vermont State Colleges System is ready to meet the moment.
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