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Boat safety at the forefront ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and celebrations will be happening across the state. For some, like Dennis Curran of Underhill, he'll be enjoying it out on the water of Lake Champlain on his boat. “We (Burlington) have the best fireworks in the...
UVM Home Health & Hospice raises over $128,000
Colchester, VT- UVM Home Health & Hospice raised over $128,000 in its annual 5K fundraiser last month. This was the most the fundraiser has ever brought in for the McClure Miller Respite House. Every dollar raised goes directly to the McClure Miller Respite House, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality,...
O'Grady Promoted to Assistant Coach
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker has announced that Derryk O'Grady '17 has been promoted to assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. O'Grady will be entering his 12th season with the Vermont men's basketball program. "I'm really excited for Derryk's promotion to assistant coach,"...
Idaho midfielder Carson Hughes commits to VTSU Lyndon men's soccer
Lyndonville, VT - Carson Hughes of Priest River Lamanna High School in Priest River, ID, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's soccer program for the Fall 2024 semester. Hughes will study Criminal Justice at Lyndon. Hughes, a center midfielder, was a three-year starter on the...
Brattleboro Retreat launches Unravelling podcast to enrich the conversation on mental health
VermontBiz With nearly two centuries of service as a non-profit psychiatric hospital, the Brattleboro Retreat proudly launches its latest educational outreach initiative: the Unravelling podcast. Hosted by therapist Kurt White and journalist Mary Wilson, Unravelling seeks to enrich the conversation on mental health by delving into the often-overlooked complexities, providing a more nuanced perspective than typically found in public discourse.
Burlington man arrested after threatening person with knife, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Burlington man was arrested on Monday after police said he threatened another person with a knife. Police said 38-year-old Abukar Ibrahim was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and unlawful trespass for an incident on South Union Street. According to investigators, Ibrahim threatened to kill...
Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show. The fireworks attract thousands of people to the Burlington waterfront every year. Both the city and local vendors have been gearing up for the influx of people. Multiple food trucks will line...
Monster Mash Ink moves to larger Park Street space
ESSEX JUNCTION — Beloved Essex tattoo shop Monster Mash Ink has made a big move. While the business used to be located on nearby Pearl Street, owner Jim DuVal recently moved from his smaller space to a larger, funky location at 39 Park Street. And now at the new...
Cabot School’s future contemplated in forum
CABOT — Two drum sets and a piano sat dormant on stage inside Cabot School’s Performing Arts Center on a recent Monday night. Instead of filling with music, the building hummed with discussion about the future of the school. Roughly 30 people came that night to talk about...
Barre Unified Union School District misses July 1 deadline, fails to finalize budget for next year
BARRE, Vt. — In Vermont, July 1 is the official deadline for school districts to finalize a budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Twenty-nine out of 93 districts rejected the first proposals they faced on Town Meeting Day in March. Now, only one district has yet to secure a...
Lake Champlain Poker Run Approaching Sell-Out
By the time this month ends, there’s a good chance that the sixth annual Lake Champlain Poker Run will reach its 75-boat limit. Just 25 slots remain for the August 16-17 event based in Burlington, Vt. Though sponsorship opportunities are still open, all but one of the VIP slips for sponsors at Burlington Harbor Marina are long gone.
SUNY Adirondack offers free health care training
QUEENSBURY, New York (June 25, 2024) — SUNY Adirondack is proud to announce New York State Education Department approval of the college’s Personal Care Aide (PCA), Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training programs. Healthcare Pathways, a program funded by a State University of New...
Cyanobacteria in NH Lakes An Increasing Problem That May Be Linked to ALS
LEBANON – New Hampshire has almost 1,000 lakes, ponds and water bodies which draw summer visitors from the world over to enjoy their clear, clean cool waters. But there are increasing problems the state is seeing which not only pollute the lake but perhaps make it dangerous for humans and pets because of the neurotoxins they emit.
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