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PCB spike threatens NCUHS school opening
NEWPORT –– North Country Union High School is grappling with a persistent PCB problem that threatens to derail the upcoming academic year. Recent tests have revealed an unexpected surge in PCB levels, casting doubt on whether the school can open its doors on time—or at all—this fall.
Three arrested following burglary, drug trafficking investigation in North Troy, Vermont
TROY, Vt. — Three people were arrested and charged after an investigation into a drug trafficking and burglary case in North Troy. Vermont State Police were notified of a burglary on Tuesday morning at a home on Pine Street. A responding trooper learned that a safe containing more than...
Cabot’s Arts and Music Festival returns
CABOT, Vt. (WCAX) - Cabot’s Arts and Music Festival kicks off Friday. Twelve bands will hit four stages across the village. The two-day festival also features food trucks, a maker’s market, and other community art projects. Dana Robinson, one of the organizers, says that after two years of...
Getting WGDH Back On the Air
July 25, 2024 - The CVCR Board has authorized the immediate purchase of a new audio processor to get WGDH, Hardwick back on the air. It is the fastest solution to get back on and, for $3,500, what we can afford to fundraise for on top of our existing fundraising commitments for the FY24 budget.
Jimmy Buffett, Grateful Dead, Foreigner and Journey tribute bands headline free series
RUTLAND, Vt. — A popular and long-running free concert series is returning to downtown Rutland. The Friday Night Live shows for 2024 kick off Friday, July 26 with Captain Mike and the Shipwrecked, a nine-piece Jimmy Buffett tribute band. There will also be food trucks and activities for families on Center Street and Merchants Row, including a free bouncy house for kids.
Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival returns for a 16th year
WILMINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The 16th annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival kicks off on Friday with festivities running through next week. The week of events includes everything from street fairs, parades, a block party, and even a pancake breakfast. The festivities start on Friday night with live music and a...
Schifilliti Park will undergo construction of a newly paved walking and biking path
Schifilliti Park will be under construction for the next month as a new pathway is being constructed. Construction began July 22 on the Schifilliti Park Pathway, a paved walk and bike pathway that will run behind C.P. Smith Elementary School, connecting James Avenue to Gosse Court through the park. Construction is expected to continue through mid-August, according to the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, reaching substantial completion before the start of the school year Aug. 26. People should expect a brief one-day closure of the park access from James Avenue when new pavement is installed in August. An update will be posted to the city's website and social medias when the schedule is confirmed.The area will remain open during construction. Burlington Parks asks visitors to use caution when traveling through the parts of Schifilliti Park undergoing work and follow all instructions from on-site personnel.
Sara Holbrook Community Center suspends programming due to financial struggles
The Sara Holbrook Community Center announced the youth-focused nonprofit will indefinitely suspend services effective Aug. 1. After 87 years in service, "financial realities" have made it impossible for the center to continue its efforts. In a press release Tuesday, the nonprofit said that "after a deep assessment of our financial...
Grace Potter announces special Grand Point North sets
Burlington, VT- After announcing last week that her July 27 and 28 shows at the Grand Point North Concert Series at Burlington’s Waterfront Park would benefit flood relief efforts, Grace Potter said Wednesday that she will perform two special sets of music this weekend. Potter said her July 27...
10th Cavalry Apartments to bring 65 affordable units of housing to Colchester
COLCHESTER — Sixty-five new apartments are coming to the historic Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester, in an effort to combat existing pressures to find affordable housing in Vermont. These rentals, 10th Cavalry Apartments, are brought to the area by Northern Vermont nonprofit Champlain Housing Trust, through a partnership with...
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don’t lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for...
See ANVIL's Entire Summer 2024 U.S. Tour Kick-Off Concert
Canadian metal legends ANVIL kicked off their summer 2024 U.S. tour on July 10 at Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Airrick Nh). ANVIL released its 20th studio album "One And Only", on June 28 via AFM Records. The...
Burlington City Council considers police oversight charter change and other items during July meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council held its July meeting at the temporary home of the Burlington High School, where councilors heard an update on construction of a new school and took up other city business. The Burlington High School has been leasing space for three-and-a-half years in a former department...
Milton's new Public Works Facility nears completion, anticipates October opening
The Town of Milton is on track to unveil its new public works building by Oct. 1, marking a significant milestone in the town's infrastructure development. The $6.5 million facility, set to consolidate public works and building and grounds operations, will bring these services closer to other municipal offices and Milton’s downtown core, enhancing operational efficiency.
Weekly mountain bike group rides
KILLINGTON KMBC Bike Bum race series, Killington Wednesday nights from 2-5 p.m. on Lower Rabbit Hole at Killington Resort June 19-Aug. 21. Run by the Killington Mountain Bike Club. After party from 5-7 p.m. at various Killington restaurants. Individuals may enter a single race for $20. Day-of registration will take place at the start gate. […]
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Burlington’s south end
Burlington, VT- The City of Burlington Water Resources Division of the Department of Public Works issued a preliminary boil water advisory for part of the city’s south end on July 24th. Public Works said there was significant break on a private fire service line, which caused the area to...
UVM Health Network is rolling out an AI tool to reduce doctor burnout
For months, dozens of family doctors across the University of Vermont Health Network have been using an artificial intelligence tool to help with writing notes. It’s a time-intensive process that takes hours each day and can lead to burnout. Now, the health network is offering the software, called Abridge,...
The Killington Wine Festival photo gallery
The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival, held on July 19-20, celebrated exquisite wines against the stunning backdrop of Vermont’s Green Mountains. The event began with the elegant Estate Gala on Friday evening at the Peak Lodge at Killington Resort, where guests sampled exclusive estate and reserve wines while enjoying live music by the Summit Pond Quartet.