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Greyhound bus stop relocation sparks discourse in Plattsburgh
The Greyhound bus stop was located at Mountain. They moved to a Route 3 Sunoco for a few days, but that didn’t work out. As of Monday morning the greyhound stop is on Cornelia Street in front of The Government Center – a stop that County Legislature Mark Henry says is not ideal.
Here are six events coming to the Colchester area soon, including the Champlain Valley Fair
Where: Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Details: Inspiring speakers and presentations, 100 recovery and recovery-related booths, break-out rooms on specific recovery topics. Memorial Wall for loved ones lost to substance use passing. Food vendors and free parking. Ask a UVM Extension Master Gardener. When: 10 a.m.-noon most Saturdays until September.
Colchester traffic report: What to know about the Malletts Bay Sewer Project and more
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, road work on I-89 at mile marker 96.4 will close the left northbound lane from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. The Malletts Bay Sewer Project on West Lakeshore Drive between Prim and Blakely Roads will cause delays and alternating one-lane...
Vermont institutions affected by global IT outage
Vermont was among the states affected by a faulty update to Windows servers that wreaked havoc around the world Friday morning, disrupting hospitals, airlines and governments. At Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, early-morning flights were delayed for hours as United, American Airlines, and Delta repaired their systems. The airport’s own services, which run separately from airlines, were unaffected.
$20M grant goes to Plattsburgh International Airport aviation innovation
CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. — The Empire State Development Board has provided $20 million to fund the $41 million expansion of BETA Technologies' facility at Plattsburgh International Airport. The facility will work to invent new aerospace technology, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL). Top video: See previous...
Voters react to Biden stepping back and endorsing Kamala Harris for president
BURLINGTON, Vt. — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection. He is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Many people who spoke to NBC5 on Sunday said they were surprised by the news. Some said they believe this will "guarantee" another Donald Trump presidency, while others said they wished Biden had dropped out of the race earlier.
Microsoft outage causes hectic day in the North Country
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — From government offices to health care facilities, Friday has been a hectic day for many in the North Country due to a widespread Microsoft outage. The outage affected employees at the Clinton County Government Center, with the IT department working diligently to restore every PC in the building starting around 2 a.m. on Friday.
Saturday Things To Do in Vermont and northern New York: July 20
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Winooski, VT. The second annual Tartans and Flannel Vermont Highlander event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Landry Park today. Athletes from across the region will compete in strength competitions throughout the day. Anyone can stop by to watch. Admission is $5.
12-year-old performs the national anthem ahead of Friday night's Lake Monsters game
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Vermont Lake Monsters had a special guest perform the national anthem at Friday night's game. Andre Redmond is a soon-to-be seventh-grade student at Essex Middle School. He is also a popular performer, often seen on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington. Andre likes to...
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