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Mad River Valley Craft Fair returns Labor Day weekend
Picture shopping in the shadows of the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while browsing through a juried fair of over 80 artists offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for the home, or special touches to add to the wardrobe. All are welcome to visit the 53rd Mad River Valley Craft Fair, held rain or shine on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kenyon’s Field on Route 100, Waitsfield, Vermont.
Twenty-third annual Green Mountain Stage Race returns to the Mad River Valley
The 23rd edition of the Green Mountain Stage Race (GMSR) will return to the Mad River Valley for Labor Day weekend. This four-day road bicycle stage race attracts 650-750 top professional and amateur cyclists to the area to compete. Last year the GMSR was the largest stage race in North America with over 730 racers competing. For many racers the GMSR is the focus and highlight of their racing season.
State appeals Waterbury’s zoning requirement for armory use
The question of whether a local permit will be needed regarding the future use of the Waterbury armory appears to be headed to state Environmental Court. The state of Vermont on July 22 filed an appeal of the Waterbury Development Review Board’s June 20 decision agreeing with Zoning Administrator Mike Bishop’s explanation of the circumstances that would trigger the need for the state to apply for town zoning approval to use the armory in the future.
Envelopes to stand in for locking cases as school’s phone-free plan hits a bump
In a memo to families on Monday with various back-to-school reminders, Harwood Union Middle/High School Co-Principals Laurie Greenberg and Megan McDonough shared that the pouches the district has ordered for students to store their phones during the school day have not arrived yet. The school district is purchasing special cases...
Voters reminded to update address details this week
The Vermont Secretary of State will mail election ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election to all active, registered voters starting in late September. Waterbury Town Clerk Karen Petrovic reminds voters that the Secretary of State’s office will collect address data for the ballot mailing on or around Sept. 2 next week.
At the Vermont Adaptive Driving Show, the disability driving community shows off their vehicles and abilities
COLCHESTER – People with disabilities, their friends and families, and community members showed up in a meaningful way for the first annual Vermont Adaptive Driving Show. Held this past Saturday at UVM Medical Center’s Fanny Allen Campus, the event strove to bring the disability driving community together to promote inclusion, UVM Driving Rehabilitation instructor Heather Zuk said.
6% increase of Vermonters in UVM class of 2028
College classes begin again at the University of Vermont. The university says there was a 6% increase in Vermonters this year, adding to the 8% increase the school saw last year. But who else makes up this freshman class of undergrads?
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.
FEMA disaster assistance teams to visit Stowe this week
STOWE, Vt. — Starting on Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, teams will be going door-to-door in Stowe. Stowe Emergency Management says it is helping residents impacted by the storms and flooding on July 10-11, 2024, apply for disaster assistance. The FEMA teams will be canvassing the...
St. Johnsbury counting on experience
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - St. Johnsbury has become one of the best programs in the state over the last decade, qualifying for the D1 playoffs each of the past ten seasons, with three trips to Rutland for the final and their first ever D1 title in 2017. The Toppers have fallen back a bit from those lofty heights in recent years: they’ve lost three regular season games each of the past three seasons and haven’t won a playoff game since the 2019 semis. But with a big group of last year’s sophomore contributors becoming upperclassmen, and the new championship saturday rotation bringing the finals up to Fairbanks this November...St. J is hoping to regain their lofty perch. “Last year, that was new to me,” said senior Carter Bunnell of the starting quarterback job. “It was new to a lot of the wide receivers then too. But this year it’s a lot of returners. So I definitely think we will be off in more of a groove when we get the season going instead of taking a couple games to get going.” “Yeah, we have a good bunch of kids,” added head coach Rich Alercio. “We’re working really hard, pretty athletic group. We’ve got the returning quarterback who’s extremely athletic. Most of the other ball handlers are all juniors. They have some experience because we played so many sophomores last year. But all in all, it’s a good group. And the offensive line is developing.” “I think we can go all the way,” said junior tight end Davis Palmieri. “I mean, we’re hosting at home. I don’t wanna watch it from the in the stands. I wanna play in it. And I think if we just prepare and everyone helps, whether you’re a starter or as a scout team member, give good looks and practice. I think we can do it.” St. J opens its season Friday night as they host Essex.
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