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Art, ale and AR: The Alchemist Brewery launches augmented reality app
Craft beer, technology and art are all colliding at The Alchemist Brewery in Vermont. Via a collaboration with the Burlington-based game wizards at Game Theory, The Alchemist just announced a new craft beer experience that caught our collective attention — an augmented reality app based around art and beer. It’s a journey that brings the art of beer to life right before our eyes — whether you’re lounging at home or wandering the halls of The Alchemist’s Stowe brewery.
Get your 'Portal Power' during National Health Center Week at Community Health
Vermont Business Magazine Community Health in Rutland, the largest of the 12 federally qualified health centers (FQHC) in Vermont, is celebrating National Health Center Week August 4-10. On August 7th, our staff will be showing patients in all of our medical clinics how to connect with their providers through our Patient Portal. It's one of the many services offered to bring healthcare clairty, equity and services to our patients so they can remotely access their healthcare information.
Timothy Ropas of Malone, NY found guilty of kidnapping
MALONE, N.Y. — A Malone man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was convicted of kidnapping. A Franklin County jury found 29-year-old Timothy Ropas guilty of several charges including kidnapping, burglary and criminal possession of a weapon in a trial held earlier this month.
Perfect Storm: Community Rallies To Help Claremont Go Racing After Destructive Storm
(Press Release from NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications) Claremont Motorsports Park general manager Mike Parks couldn’t believe what he was hearing. It was last Tuesday evening, and Parks had just left the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track located in Claremont, New Hampshire, after doing some minor maintenance around the facility.
State opening flood recovery centers to help Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The state is ramping up flood relief efforts through centers popping up in four Vermont communities. Starting Wednesday, the state is opening State Flood Recovery Centers rotating day-by-day between Plainfield, Hinesburg, Barre and Lyndonville. State and nonprofit agencies will provide flood relief supplies, caseworkers for financial...
Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation
Police said Shannon Edwards stole a truck and then held an elderly woman hostage in her home at knifepoint, resulting in injuries to the woman and two police officers. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier man arrested in South Burlington following chase, hostage situation.
Death of man found in Lake Champlain not believed suspicious, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating in Lake Champlain but say they do not believe it is suspicious. Burlington police got a report shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday of a possible body in the water at Oakledge Park. They say the U.S. Coast Guard recovered the body.
CVU students open farmstand with sustainability in mind
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Vermont Community Newspaper Group. Concerned about climate change and quality of life in Vermont, a group of Champlain Valley Union High School student volunteers have opened a farmstand to sell food grown at the school. “We’re...
Middlesex stabbing suspect arrested in South Burlington after assaulting homeowner with knife
South Burlington, VT- A Montpelier man who matches the description of a man wanted in connection to a stabbing in Middlesex was arrested in South Burlington on Monday. Police say Shannon Edwards, 39, evaded police by stealing a pick-up truck, and then breaking into a home and holding the homeowner hostage at knifepoint. He is facing multiple charges, including for aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and kidnapping.
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