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Vermont’s longest-running fair celebrates 227 years
WINHALL, Vt. (WCAX) - What it might lack in size compared to other fairs around the state, the Bondville Fair in Southern Vermont makes up for in longevity. “It’s something that we all look forward to for the entire year. It marks the end of summer but it’s really the highlight of our summer,” said Mary Beth Adelson of the Bondville Fair.
Vermont wants to buy land in Bennington County that may (or may not) have ties to historic rebellion
No one knows for sure where Daniel Shays and his followers fled after their raid on the U.S. Armory in Springfield, Mass. in 1786. But some historians believe they hid out in the hills of what is now southwestern Vermont near Egg Mountain. And the state of Vermont is ready...
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
Drivers and bikers in Rutland City will see big changes along parts of Routes 4 and 7
Motorists in Rutland are about to see big changes in traffic patterns along parts of Routes 4 and 7 in the city. Over the next several days, paving crews will complete a reconfiguration of North Main Street and Woodstock Avenue that will turn four lanes of car traffic into three — one in each direction with a shared left-turn lane down the middle. New bike lanes will be added on either side. New signage and upgraded traffic lights will also be added.
Rutland Moose Lodge asks public for help cleaning up cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A group for veterans wants your help cleaning up Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland this weekend. Members of Rutland’s Loyal Order of Moose Lodge will repair, straighten and clean monuments and graves in the city’s largest cemetery on Saturday. It’s the third year they have...
Water Directly Sourced From Adirondack Town To Be Bottled & Sold
There is a new high-end bottled water and it is sourced directly from Fort Ann, New York. This Washington County drinking water is unique and pure. Not only is it sourced here, but it will also be manufactured and bottled in Albany County. Realm Artesian Water is a high-end bottled...
$500,000 from HUD will help fund Rutland affordable housing
Thursday will be the 50th birthday of an effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing. HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program has just sent $500,000 to Rutland. Among other locations, the grant money will be put to work at a house just...
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