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Lake Champlain ready to shine during Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Anglers will visit Lake Champlain for the final Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance and Elite Series rookie Tim Dube expects anglers to find plenty of bass on the historic fishery this go-round. “This is a great time to be up at Champlain,” the New...
Finally! Another Chance for Central New York to See the Northern Lights This Weekend
Great news, New York! We'll enjoy clear skies this weekend... and maybe the Northern Lights. Every time the possibility of seeing the aurora borealis rears its head, it's always accompanied by overcast skies. Despite 2024 being the greatest years for New York to see the Northern Lights, CNY has struck out every time because of downright terrible weather.
New Nordic Farm owners say, ‘keep it simple’
Benjamin Dobson and Kaspar Meier, a prominent farmer and a builder from Columbia County in New York, closed on the sale of the conserved property of just under 600 acres on July 2 after it spent more than a year on the market. Read the story on VTDigger here: New Nordic Farm owners say, ‘keep it simple’.
2024-25 Schedule Released for Swimming & Diving
Randall K. Wolf BURLINGTON, Vt. – The 2024-25 schedule for the reigning America East champion Vermont swimming & diving team has been released. The Catamounts will host four home meets this season at Forbush Natatorium, all four home meets will be streamed live on AmericaEast.TV. RELATED LINKS 2024-25 Schedule NOTES UVM's campaign begins at home on Sept. 28 when it hosts Northeastern. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Forbush Natatorium. The season-opening meet will be a part of Alumni Day. Alumni are invited to join the 2024 America East Coaching Staff of the Year and fellow Catamount alums at...
Estes Joins Men's Basketball Staff as Director of Basketball Operations
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker announced that Braeden Estes has joined his staff as director of basketball operations. "I'm really excited to add Braeden to our staff," Becker said. "He has experience in this league as a manager for Bill Herrion at New Hampshire, and a lot of overall experience for this position, so he's going to be a huge addition to our staff. And with the new rules, we'll be able to take advantage of the experience he has on the recruiting trail. Working for great coaches like Herrion and David McLaughlin at Dartmouth, he's going to be really, really prepared."
Local contractors pitch in to help town road crews re-open road
It takes a village, but a backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck and tractor are also useful in the aftermath of a flood when local roads and driveways are washed out or damaged. That was evident throughout The Valley and Vermont in the aftermath of July 10 flooding that heavily damaged local roads, especially those in Fayston, Moretown, Duxbury and Waterbury.
Missing St. Johnsbury woman found safe
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a missing St. Johnsbury woman has been found safe. Friday morning, Vermont State Police asked the public for help finding Cassie Boomhower, 26, of St. Johnsbury, who had been reported missing. They said there were concerns for her welfare. At about 4 p.m.,...
Vergennes Champs split swim meets
VERGENNES — Before this Tuesday’s friendly rivalry meet with the Middlebury Marlins, the Vergennes Champs split two Champlain Valley Swim League outings last week, defeating visiting Essex on July 11, 360-122, but coming up short at St. Albans on July 9, 268-223. The Champs cruised from start to...
First Vermont rage-room opens in Bennington
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Opening on July 9 in Bennington, SMASH It LLC is Vermont's first registered rage/relief/smash room, according to the official Facebook page. Located on 120 Depot St next to Anytime Fitness and Hollister Appliances, the family-operated business has recently received permits to open. The establishment's titular packages,...
Rutland Regional Airport reopens following runway upgrades
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland’s airport is back open after runway upgrades had it closed for nearly two months. VTrans said the runway at the Rutland Regional Airport was closed for seven weeks for renovations, including paving and new runway LED lights. It was all part of the FAA’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Killington hosts 23rd annual wine festival
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Killington is channeling its inner California for a weekend wine festival. The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival starts Friday night at the summit of the mountain with a gala at the Peak Lodge. Local businesses along the Access Road are also taking part in a wine...
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