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NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
Deadly Water Spout Phenomenon Scares Mainers Near Ellis Pond, ME
If you saw the headline picture, they look fake. According to a National Weather Service article, "Waterspouts are similar to tornadoes over water..." There are two types of water spouts: fair-weather waterspouts and tornadic waterspouts. These "tornadoes" create an ominous tunnel from the water to the sky. And this is...
Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
Littleton police seek assistance in identifying individual in photo
LITTLETON — The Littleton Police Department has issued a request to the public for assistance in identifying an individual featured in recently released photographs. The department emphasized the importance of discretion, urging anyone who recognizes the person or persons in the images not to comment publicly but to contact them privately.
Stormy and steamy start to the week
Happy Monday! We have a round of dense fog in the forecast this morning along with partly cloudy skies and some passing, spotty showers. Otherwise, it’s mild and muggy with temps in the 50s to low 60s. As heat and humidity continue to build today, there’s a chance for a few strong to severe storms this afternoon. In fact, it’s a marginal risk for those severe storms today.
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
NY Education Department seeking input on diploma changes
Albany, N.Y. — The state Education Department is looking for input on plans to potentially change high school diploma requirements. The department has set up a “ThoughtExchange” at https://bit.ly/3jkq4sk to take comments regarding a proposal to change Regents requirements. The deadline to participate is Oct. 6. The...
White River Unified District considers school renovations
The current renovation plan calls for around $6.8 million, with about $4.1 million going toward a new performing arts center to support the school’s choir, band and drama programs, according to a proposal presented by the school board. Read the story on VTDigger here: White River Unified District considers school renovations.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Traveling to die: the latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
Burlington police investigating multiple reports of gunshots overnight
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating multiple reports of gunshots overnight. Officers were at Calahan Park on Locust Street Monday morning. Police say they found ballistic evidence near King and Battery streets. They believe someone was struck and could be seriously injured. A car at Calahan Park had...
Dessart Named Associate Head Coach for Women’s Hockey
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Vermont women's hockey head coach Jim Plumer announced that Kevin Dessart has joined his staff as Associate Head Coach on Monday afternoon. Dessart joins the Catamounts after two seasons as the Head Coach at Lawrence University (DIII). "We are really excited to welcome Kevin to our UVM...
Galbraith and Reiser on Aug 29 will discuss foreign affairs and the November presidential election
Peter Galbraith (top) and Tim Reiser will speak in Brattleboro about foreign affairs and the implications of the 2024 elections in November. The annual Galbraith Lecture at the Windham World Affairs Council will focus on what’s ahead for our nation — and the rest of the world — after Nov. 5.
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