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Maple Roots Festival at Morse Farm Celebrates Local Musicians
A bird’s-eye view of central Vermont might feature a woodland landscape of rolling hills and twisting rivers, dotted with a network of bandstands radiating rhythms and the pulse of people connecting through dance and song. That will certainly be the case on July 27, when bluegrass strings blended with reggae beats will reverberate from the fields of Morse Farm for the 4th Annual Maple Roots Festival, held rain or shine from noon to midnight.
Bowman Consulting Group Installs Public EV Charging
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm, finished the installation and activation of its first company-owned, stand-alone electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The charging stations are located at its office in Burlington, Vermont, and the two EV ChargePoint stations are now available for public, client, corporate fleet and...
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...
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers. Earlier this month in the small Adirondack community of Bloomingdale, several dozen people packed the Hex and Hop Brewery’s wooden picnic tables to participate in a crusade. They listened to a presentation on the history of...
Mountain bike festival unveils exciting activities and events
Friday, July 26—ASCUTNEY—The premier mountain bike festival returns this weekend to Ascutney, offering an array of activities including bike demos, guided rides, skills clinics, live music, and more. This year’s event promises a mix of new and revamped trails for all skill levels, ensuring every participant can explore something new. E-bike enthusiasts are invited to join specialized rides, with options to bring their own e-bikes or demo one from vendors at the festival. Family rides will also be available each day, welcoming riders under 14 who are accompanied by a guardian or chaperone.
Last call for the Craftsbury Vibrations
CRAFTSBURY COMMON — Hundreds of people spread out over the common, Sunday evening for the final performance of a beloved local band. The Craftsbury Vibrations, which under the leadership of Bernie Lussier has been entertaining listeners and dancers for six decades, played a final show for the friendly crowd.
Wildlife Watch: Dead Creek interpretive trail now open
ADDISON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new interpretive trail has opened at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison. After at least three years of planning, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened a new interpretive trail that offers more than just interesting facts but also provides visitors with suggestions to help wildlife conservation in their own backyards.
Governor Phil Scott talks about resources available to areas heavily hit by floods
On Wednesday Governor Phil Scott discussed the resources available to Vermonters in the places hit hardest by flooding. Four flood relief centers have been set up in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield to provide services to those in need. Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) said, “We’re moving forward with state...
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