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Waterbury Public Library August programs
Waterbury Public Library programs for August including exercise, art, a silent reading party and games in groups. For more information on these and all library offerings, visit the library’s website at waterburypubliclibrary.com. Wednesdays: Mindful Movement Yoga. There are still a couple of Wednesday yoga classes left with Becky Widschwenter’s...
Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off New Hampshire Coast
A routine fishing trip turned into a harrowing encounter with marine wildlife when a humpback whale breached and overturned a small vessel off the coast of New Hampshire, throwing two fishermen into the water. The incident occurred near Odiorne Point State Park, where Ryland Kenney and Greg Paquette were fishing...
Barre celebrates its heritage as flood recovery continues
BARRE, Vt. — The city of Barre is celebrating its biggest event of the year. It's a celebration of community, culture, history, and the arts. With most of Washington County getting hit by floods for the second year in a row, one annual business hopes the festival will bring the community together.
Phish Frontman Reflects on DUI Arrest That Helped Him Quit Opioids & What His Wife Said When He Went to Jail (Exclusive)
"I'm so grateful that it didn't kill me," Trey Anastasio — who recently opened the Divided Sky residential recovery center — tells PEOPLE of battling opioid addiction
Crews work to improve access to a Burlington park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Construction has started to improve access to a Burlington park. Crews have started to create a path from the Miller Center at Schifilliti Park to James Ave. The path is 8-feet wide and 830-feet long. The city says its a well traveled area that connects the...
2 Mass. residents killed in fiery Vt. crash
Two people from Massachusetts are dead after a fiery crash early Sunday morning in Vermont. Vermont State Police say troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 northbound in Middlesex around 5:04 a.m. and found a Lexus ES330 fully engulfed in flames. The driver and front seat passenger were...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Popular Indian restaurant inside Vermont gas station announces its closure
A popular Indian restaurant located in an unusual spot for Vermont – inside a gas station – announced this week on social media that it will be shutting down as of July 30. “Rickie's Indian Restaurant will be closing Tuesday, July 30th; PERMANENTLY.,” reads the announcement from the South Barre eatery. “We appreciate all of you who have helped us grow and become an integral part of the community. It was a pleasure to serve you all.” ...
Donations from around the world pour into Peacham for flood repairs
PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - Communities across the region came closer together in the wake of recent flooding. For one Vermont town, their community extends well outside the country. Not only did volunteers organize in Peacham to help dig out waterlogged homes, but they also helped raise a lot of cash...
'She's just an incredible person': Ilona Maher's hometown cheers on Team USA rugby player, social media star
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Team USA rugby player Ilona Maher is a social media star. Her TikTok videos have been seen by millions of viewers. However, she is most beloved in her hometown of Burlington, Vermont. The United States women's rugby sevens team faced off against Brazil on Sunday afternoon...
St. Johnsbury man arrested on multiple felony warrants, cocaine possession
ST. JOHNSBURY — Vermont State Police apprehended 37-year-old transient Andrew Davis of Lyndonville on Thursday evening, following a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Main Street and Western Avenue. During the stop at 7:40 p.m., troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks identified Davis as a passenger with outstanding...
Burlington Officer hospitalized after assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington Police Officer is recovering in hospital after being assaulted by a citizen. Police say it happened around 1:30 am Saturday, when Police Officers and Community Service Officer were on foot-patrol post at the corner of Church and Main St. 41-year-old Michael Gbenusola was walking...
Key Bank on North Avenue robbed Saturday in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating a bank robbery. Police say they got a call from a bank employee on North Ave saying the bank had been robbed around 11:30 Saturday morning. The caller said the suspect ran away southbound on North Ave. Officers arrived and collected evidence...
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