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University of Vermont researchers study impact of flooding on Lake Champlain water quality
University of Vermont scientists studying Lake Champlain are assessing changes in water quality following recent flooding in Vermont. Numerous rivers empty into Lake Champlain and scientists are measuring water clarity as floodwaters empty into the 100-mile-long lake. The Lake Champlain Basin Program and Lake Champlain Sea Grant hosted cruises on the University of Vermont research vessel recently for officials to observe a plume of turbid water extending into the lake.
Ira Allen biography coming soon: Let’s hear from its author, Kevin Graffagnino
A new biography on early Vermont trailblazer Ira Allen is slated for release on Sept. 13. It is the first published book on Allen to come out in nearly a century. While Allen might be most well-known for his influence in landing the University of Vermont in Burlington, he also at one point in time, owned virtually all of Colchester. On paper, he was also Colchester’s first-ever town clerk.
Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past Danbury
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The SteepleCats broke a 7-7 tie with a five-run seventh inning on the...
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Amor and Psyche’ plays at Living Room Theatre through August 4
Living Room Theatre in North Bennington, Vt. Opposites attract. Amor, or love, and Psyche, or soul, for example. Psyche represents the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, while love, or sensual attraction, is the physical side of things. Put the two together and you have the essence of this play: the material and the ethereal in conversation with one another. They struggle to bring their attraction and affection to fruition and come perilously close to failure. However, the soul persists, and the result of her hard work is delight.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward
An Agency of Natural Resources official credited the slight general decline to policies that incentivize people to install electric heat pumps in their homes, an increase in electric vehicle sales and patterns that continued after the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the story on VTDigger here: New data shows Vermont’s emissions trending slightly downward.
Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options
Officials have received 111 self-reports of flood damage at rental properties stemming from the most recent flood through the 211 system. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by another round of flooding, Vermont renters have few options.
Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement Age
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. And the panel talked about how the Fire Department can continue to utilize the experience of members who have reached the age of 65.
Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival returns for a 16th year
WILMINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The 16th annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival kicks off on Friday with festivities running through next week. The week of events includes everything from street fairs, parades, a block party, and even a pancake breakfast. The festivities start on Friday night with live music and a...
Ready for all things blue? Signature summer event returns
Adams Family Farm entered this float in the 2015 Blueberry Festival parade. The series of events return this weekend, including the parade. It will take place at 11 am Saturday along Route 100 in Dover. File photo.
Meet and greet the knotweed goats
The Mad River Valley conservation commissions and Mad Goat Initiative invite all to join them for a meet and greet with the goats on July 30 at Riverside Park in Warren. Come by to visit with goat herders and conservation commission folks, and learn about local efforts to control knotweed here in the Mad River watershed. This is the first year deploying goats to graze the knotweed and organizers want to give you, the public, a first-hand look at how it's going. A small herd of goats has been deployed at Riverside since early July and people can see them in action and pet some of the new baby goats.
Pets with Potential: Meet Alfonso, the ‘Sesame Street’ gang, and Dip
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are a kitty, a bunch of puppies, and a gecko available for adoption at the Springfield Humane Society. Alfonso is a five-year-old male kitty who has made quite a remarkable recovery since arriving at the shelter. He came in very sick with calcivirus -- which caused a sore on his tongue -- making it too painful for him to eat. But after plenty of TLC, he’s now a healthy boy ready for his forever home. Staff say he’s people-friendly and gets along with other cats.
State approves emergency replacement for failing VELCO power pole on Blush Hill
Work is underway in the Kimberly Lane neighborhood on Blush Hill to replace a nearly 100-foot-tall VELCO utility pole that has been deemed an “emergency situation” due to the pole’s deterioration. The Vermont Public Utility Commission late Wednesday approved the project to start immediately after inspectors last...
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