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Still North hosts reading of Emma Hunsinger’s debut graphic novel
On Aug. 6, Still North Books & Bar hosted Upper Valley-based cartoonist and author Emma Hunsinger for a reading of “How It All Ends,” her debut graphic novel published the same day. The Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist received an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies in Hartford, Vt., and has had her cartoons featured in The New Yorker.
McKee's Pub & Grill in Winooski to close; owner cites construction issues, financial struggles
WINOOSKI, Vt. — A local staple in the heart of Winooski is closing later this month after the owner cited ongoing financial issues related to major construction downtown. McKee's Pub & Grill is set to close its doors for good on Aug. 17, according to a post by the restaurant's owners on Facebook.
Mad River still murky after most recent flooding
Friends of the Mad River volunteers report that during August 4 and 5 field visits, they found that the Mad River is still not clear after the July 11 flooding in some spots. "Since the big storm on July 11, some spots along the Mad River have not quite returned to the clear coloration we expect during base flow (when there has not been rain recently). When it rains, water color can change depending on what the storm washes off the land. Following a regular summer thunderstorm, the murky (or turbid) water can be a good indicator for the presence of E. coli or other harmful bacteria. It is best to wait until the water clears to go swimming.
New women's correctional facility could be coming to Essex
ESSEX, Vt. — A new women's prison could be coming to Vermont. One of the towns that's being looked at as a possible destination is Essex. "We like to be on or near municipal utilities, close to public transit, and the size of the site we need, we're looking at about 20 acres to get the billable area that we need," said Tabrena Karish, Vermont Building and General Services' project manager.
Man injured, 2 others trapped when downed tree falls on Alburgh house
A man is recovering from injuries at University of Vermont Medical Center after a tree collapsed onto a house in Alburgh. The tree came down at about 7:30 Friday night on East Alburgh Road, which is just off of Route 78 and the bridge to Swanton. Swanton Rescue and Colchester Technical Rescue assisted Alburgh personnel, as did the Clinton County Office of Emergency Services.
East Burke homes destroyed by storms, but local community prevails
East Burke, VT – Community members in East Burke may face losing their homes due to severe damage from various storms in July. Joyce Evans and her husband bought their future retirement home three years ago, and even though the house was not damaged in July’s floods, the land it sits on was damaged enough to make it uninhabitable.
Sunshine and spot showers for the weekend
We are done with Debby, and the rest of the weekend looks a lot quieter!. Saturday: Partly to mostly sunny skies with an isolated sprinkle possible during the afternoon. Temperatures are seasonable in the upper 70’s and lower 80’s and dewpoints are back to the 50’s. Sunday:...
Friday, August 16: Main Streets and Back Roads: Inn to Inn in Vermont
NEEDHAM, Mass. — From Brandon to Vergennes he takes in mountain vistas, checks out the “most beautiful street” and the “best ice cream” (no shortage of local pride here!) and shares the stories of innkeepers and other Vermonters he meets along the way. Hard-core cyclist or more comfortable on an e-bike? Either way, locals say – you can enjoy point-to-point hospitality in the Green Mountain State.
Former clerk faces felony charges for alleged Willsboro town theft
ELIZABETHTOWN | Former town clerk of Willsboro Bridget Brown, 40, was arraigned in Essex County Court this week in front of Essex County Court Judge Richard B. Meyer. She is facing 12 charges for allegedly stealing from Town of Willsboro accounts in addition to charges brought three years ago for allegedly stealing from the Essex County Agricultural Society.
Hélène Brunet, Philippe Gagné, Jeffrey Thompson, & William Kraushaar Appear in Inaugural Burlington Baroque Festival
Burlington Baroque, a new musical organization founded and directed by Eric Milnes, has announced the first annual Burlington Baroque Festival, featuring the Montréal-based period instrument orchestra, L’Harmonie des saisons and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers. For the purposes of this article only classical vocal concerts are included. All...
Farmers Market Spotlight: Old North End
This Tuesday I stopped by the Old North End farmers market. This farmers market can be found at 6 Archibald Street in Dewey Park, Burlington. While being one of the smaller markets I’ve visited there was still a lot to be found within its stands. The first stand I...
Lake Monsters, Mountaineers come up short of championship
The summer baseball season has come to an end as both the Vermont Lake Monsters and Mountaineers have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Lake Monsters lost 10-3 on the road against Norwich on Thursday in game three of the FCBL first round, while the Mountaineers were swept in the second round of the NECBL […]
Pets with Potential: Bonded buddies edition
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are three pairs of bonded cats, dogs, and bunnies available for adoption at the Humane Society of Chittenden County. Jack is a 4-year-old tuxedo kitty and his best friend, Face, is a 7-year-old tabby. Shelter staff say the bonded...
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