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Some flights through Manchester-Boston Regional Airport delayed, canceled due to worldwide outage
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The airline industry is feeling the effects of Friday morning's worldwide tech outage. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Allegiant all asked the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a ground stop overnight. As systems got back online, there was still a ripple impact being...
Ribbon cutting at Carey House celebrates renovations to homeless shelter
LACONIA — Fresh siding, better insulation and windows, a new heating system, new playground equipment and several other improvements were celebrated Friday morning at The Carey House, a facility operated by The Salvation Army which for 22 years has been offering a home to people who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness.
Dover, New Hampshire, Drive Thru Employee Goes Above and Beyond in Awkward Situation
Although using a header that reads 'Dunkin App' seems like this is going to be some kind of ad, it's not. But, quite simply put, customers to any Dunkin around New England and beyond have two ways to make their ordering experience more convenient. Wait in line at the drive...
Tough cuts and leadership changes: one year into the Vermont State University experiment
Many faculty, students and staff say resources are spread too thin. Administrators say their hands are tied by budget limitations. Read the story on VTDigger here: Tough cuts and leadership changes: one year into the Vermont State University experiment.
Dozens rappel down Barre's biggest building for a good cause
BARRE, Vt. — It was a sight you don’t see very often in Barre, people were rappelling down the tallest building in the city for a good cause. The event also provided some relief for the Barre residents once again effected by flooding. "We have over 30 rappelers...
75-year-old Grand Isle man cited for assaulting 20-year-old in road rage incident
SOUTH HERO, Vt. — A 75-year-old man from Grand Isle was cited following a road rage incident Saturday evening, according to Vermont State Police. Authorities were called to Route 2 by Ferry Road in South Hero at around 5:25 p.m., after receiving a report that a possible assault had happened in the middle of the roadway.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
Local student wins free car
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
Toxic ‘trash juice’ a problem at four NH landfills, including in Rochester
Litter in and around the landfill. Waste outside of the permitted area. Releases of liquid pollution. Failure to file mandatory reports. These are some of the issues found at four of the state’s active landfills, documented by letters of deficiency sent by the Department of Environmental Services from January to June. Many of the problems centered around the management of leachate, the “trash juice” created when rainfall mixes with waste that can be highly toxic.
2 new tent platforms built for unhoused Yellowknife residents
Some people dealing with homelessness in Yellowknife now have a place to stay. A group of volunteers has been building tent platforms near the legislature. They started the project in late May, and after some changes, two families have now moved in. Sarah Krymalowski has more.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates commit to helping relocate 911 center
PLYMOUTH — Three Democratic Party contenders in the governor's race said they would uphold Gov. Chris Sununu's commitment to ensure Lakes Region towns and cities do not shoulder the lion's share of the expense for a new 911 center following the sale of the State School property. Following a...
As measles outbreak grows, NH health officials warn of more potential exposures
State health officials have identified more cases of measles tied to an outbreak in the Upper Valley, and say more people could have been exposed at additional locations in early July. Five total cases have been linked to the outbreak, including two New Hampshire residents and three people from out...
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