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Women’s Soccer Travels To Vermont For Road Opener On Sunday
BOSTON – For its first road contest of the 2024 campaign, the Boston University women's soccer program treks to Vermont on Sunday (Aug. 25). Opening kick from Virtue Field is set for 1 p.m. BU (0-2-1) will play the first of its four non-conference road matches. Vermont (1-0-1) is...
Vermont Weather: Rainy Start to the Week, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Burlington, VT – The weather in Burlington is shaping up for a mix of sunny skies and cooler temperatures as we head into the week. Today, temperatures will reach a pleasant high of 79°F under clear, sunny skies. Sunday will see similar weather with a high of 79°F,...
Powdr to sell Vermont's Killington, the largest mountain resort in New England
Powdr Corp., which owns multiple ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada, is selling Vermont’s Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, the largest mountain resort in New England, to a group of local passholders, the company said Thursday. Powdr also said it plans to list three other resorts for sale in the coming weeks: Eldora, in Colorado; Mt. Bachelor, in Oregon; and SilverStar, in British Columbia. The Salt Lake City-based company will keep Copper Mountain, in Colorado, and Snowbird in Utah, she said. It aims to balance its ski business with its two concession contracts in the National Parks and operations of Woodward camps and mountain centers, spokesperson Stacey Hutchinson said by email. Killington said the purchase by local investors represents “a commitment to keeping Killington and Pico in the hands of those who know and love it.” The new owners will focus on capital investment, community engagement and sustainability, the resort said.
Whooping cough makes return to Vermont after pandemic hiatus
More than half of this summer’s whooping cough cases have been reported in Brattleboro, leading Vermont’s officials to issue a health advisory in the area and urge all Vermonters to take precautions as the school year begins. Read the story on VTDigger here: Whooping cough makes return to Vermont after pandemic hiatus.
Barre, the last school district without a budget, will try again next month
The district is considering a plan that would raise taxes far less than most communities. Whether it goes far enough remains a contentious question among school board members. Read the story on VTDigger here: Barre, the last school district without a budget, will try again next month.
FEMA goes door to door in Barre with assistance available
BARRE, Vt. — If you heard a knock on your door Thursday in Barre City, there’s a chance it was a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency with a reminder that federal assistance is now available to Vermonters. FEMA's main goal going door to door was to...
Looking for a good book? Reading picks from the Fletcher Free Library
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Looking for a good book? The librarians at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington have some ideas for you. The library’s Mary Danko shared her picks with our Katharine Huntley. Watch the video to see their full conversation.
Alumni Business Spotlight: Meet Doug Babcock
Continuing your education can take you in unexpected directions, opening up avenues you never thought to explore. For Doug Babcock, Champlain College played a pivotal role in helping him discover his strengths. From the surprising insights of a Myers-Briggs assessment to founding a company dedicated to developing values-based leaders, Doug has embraced the journey and successfully forged a new career path.
American Academy in Rome Announces Winners of the 2024-25 Rome Prize
Article originally published in Forbes Magazine | April 25, 2024. Italian School graduate student, Shannah Rose amongst the 2024-25 winners of the highly prestigious Rome Prize, awarded annually to American artists and scholars for research and work in the arts and humanities. The 2024-25 winners of the highly prestigious Rome...
Vermont brewery’s new app brings artwork alive
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - The Alchemist Brewery has a new interactive app that brings the artwork on its walls to life. The Stowe brewery teamed up with Burlington-based GameTheory to create the app. When you point your phone camera at a mural, beer can or coaster, the artwork will come...
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