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Vermont Green punches playoff ticket
LUDLOW, Mass. (WCAX) - Entering Saturday’s road tilt with Western Mass, Vermont Green could punch its ticket to the playoffs with a win against the league’s second place team. And after falling behind 1-0 in the 66th minute, the boys in green quickly equalized just three minutes later,...
Finding joy through Tai Chi
Valley residents Richard and Nancy Browne are teaching tai chi out of their Fayston home through early September. The classes guide students through a series of 13 slow, expansive movements developed by Yang Chengfu – one of the best-known teachers of Yang-style tai chi, who helped developed the art into its modern form.
Alleged Georgia shots-fired incident leads to arrest
Burlington man arrested after Georgia shots-fired incident. A Burlington man is due in court in St. Albans in late August in connection with a reported shots-fired incident in the town of Georgia. Vermont State Police were told someone was firing a gun from a car on Highbridge Road shortly before...
Burlington American Little League captures first District I crown since 2004
For the first time in two decades, the 10-to-12-year-old all-stars from Burlington American will represent District I at the Vermont Little League baseball state tournament. Burlington American defeated Champlain Valley 6-4 in Saturday morning's District I championship game at Schifilliti Field, advancing to the four-team state tournament for the first time since 2004.
Truck fire halts Route 7 traffic in North Ferrisburgh on Monday
FERRISBURGH — Firefighters closed Route 7 in North Ferrisburgh Monday afternoon after the responded to a truck fire there. The fire apparently occurred at the same place where a massive truck fire took place last summer. Vergennes Fire Chief Dave DiBiase and Ferrisburgh resident Jess James reported the fire...
Funders back UVM center in push to bolster local news nationally
The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced grants and contributions to the Center for Community News totaling $7 million to back an expansion of partnerships and programming with local news outlets and universities across the United States. The funding includes grants of $5 million from the John S. and James...
What Burlington’s Mad Pride hopes to achieve
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s a movement for pride beyond sexuality. Folks who have experienced mental health struggles gathered in Burlington on Friday to showcase their pride in their survival. “I don’t think people understand the harm they’re doing when they use words like crazy and nuts to disparage...
Volunteer organization helps neighbors recover from flood
Barre Up, a volunteer community relief organization formed in the aftermath of the July 2023 floods to help Barre residents deal with the damage. One year later, Barre Up is back in action after the city was struck by heavy rain and high water once again.
Lake Monsters defeat Nashua, win 4th-straight game
The Vermont Lake Monsters have begun to string together wins and on Saturday night they continued that trend. The Lake Monsters defeated Nashua 3-1 in front of a sold out crowd at Centennial Field. Vermont can complete the sweep against the Silver Knights on Sunday night. Ahead of the game, the team will honor and […]
Vermont Green FC defeat Western Mass to make postseason
In a must-win regular season finale, the Vermont Green FC showed tremendous spirit to break a tie late and beat the Western Mass Pioneers 3-1. Western Mass took the lead in the second half but Vermont responded just five minutes later with a Gerardo Castillo tally. Mohammed Ibrahim scored the game winner in the 84th […]
The town of Cabot looks back to 2023 floods
CABOT, Vt. — A year later, the town of Cabot is looking back on the 2023 July floods and thanked all of those who stepped up to the plate. "It's an event to commemorate one year after the flood and also the most recent flooding that happened exactly a year afterwards, we’re here to celebrate all the volunteers that helped repair our town and to celebrate community resiliency," said Amanda Otto, an organizer.
Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
LaPier to Continue Hockey Quest
WEST CHAZY, NY – After an amazing four years of high school hockey, Beekmantown stand out Zach LaPier is going to Canada for as he continues his hockey career. Hear his full story on his decision as well as from his father and head high school hockey coach, all in the video above.
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl’s remnants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl happened a year after the state experienced...
Vermont State Police investigating vandalism at FAA building
WASHINGTON — The Vermont State Police are investigating a case of vandalism that caused issues at a federal building in the state. VSP said they received a report of significant vandalism at the Federal Aviation Administration building on Cyr Heights in Washington over the weekend. Investigators believe the acts...
Vermont State Police ID man shot by troopers during confrontation Sunday night
Vermont State Police say a man was shot during a confrontation with state troopers in the town of Burke on Sunday night. The shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. near the intersection of Route 114 and Pinkham Road, state police said. The man was taken to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury for treatment of his injuries and later transferred to Dartmouth Hitchock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
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