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Video: Hazy sun with pop-up thunderstorms possible later
Scattered shower and storm chances return as turns we turn more humid in the days ahead. Temperatures stay seasonable with more changes expected for the weekend. More wildfire smoke overhead will create hazy sunshine again today. A few pop-up thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon. Highs will reach the lower to mid 80s.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Six Vermont historic sites are free to visit on Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is coming up on Friday, and that means free admission at six state-owned historic sites to honor the Revolutionary War defeat of the British that played out 247 years ago. Most state offices, as well as Burlington city offices and Vermont state courts, will be closed on Friday in recognition of the state holiday. ...
Esther Charlestin wins Democratic gubernatorial nod while statewide incumbents cruise to primary victories
Charlestin is attempting to unseat Gov. Phil Scott, who did not face competition in Vermont’s Republican primary. Read the story on VTDigger here: Esther Charlestin wins Democratic gubernatorial nod while statewide incumbents cruise to primary victories.
Incumbents survive Vermont’s most closely watched state Senate primaries
Unofficial results in the Chittenden Central district suggested the three incumbents had fended off a challenge from a former broadcast journalist in the Democratic primary. Read the story on VTDigger here: Incumbents survive Vermont’s most closely watched state Senate primaries.
Vermont voters showed up to the 2024 primary election with big issues on their minds
Vermonters headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their primary ballots, which will decide the candidates for statewide and legislative offices under the state's three major political parties. It's been a sleepier primary compared to years past — but that doesn't mean voters don't have big decisions on their minds....
Upper Valley authorities report uptick in distracted drivers
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - According to officers at the Lebanon Police Department, community members consistently have two main concerns—drugs and bad driving. When it comes to the latter, police are stepping up patrols. “We’ve responded to in the hundreds probably already this year of accidents,” said Lebanon Police Corporal...
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
Big-Time Fun Happens With the U.S. Navy Band in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It's a special Veteran's Night at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and you are invited. If you've never heard the United States Navy Band, it's a real treat. They play music from the 1960's right up to current top hits, featuring music by The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and more.
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