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Women’s Soccer Hosts Boston University for Annual Pep Rally Presented by TD Bank
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (1-0-1) continues its non-conference play against Boston University (0-2-1) in their second game of a four-game home stand on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. from Virtue Field. Sunday's matchup is the Catamounts Pep Rally Game presented by TD Bank. We encourage all fans to join us for the Pep Rally, with gates opening at 12 p.m.
Lussier pockets $1,500, secures Vermont 200 starting spot
PLATTSBURGH | Donovan Lussier’s fifth Sportsman Modified victory at Airborne Park Speedway was significant for two reasons. Lussier pocketed $1,500 for winning the 50-lap main event – and in the process – earned a guaranteed starting position for the $10,000-to-win Vermont 200 on Sunday, Sept. 1 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vermont.
Endangered Rare Wild Cat Was Just Spotted in Vermont for the First Time
Depending on how brave you are, you might want to stay out of Vermont. That's because a rare Canadian Lynx was recently spotted in Rutland County, miles away from its home. The sighting is definitely something to celebrate. This is the first time a Canadian Lynx has been seen since 2018. A ...Continue reading
Vermont Cold Case: Who Killed Elizabeth and Thomas Whittemore in 1968?
Pittsford, VT – On August 24, 1968, Elizabeth and Thomas Whittemore were found dead in their car on Fire Hill Road in Pittsford. The couple, who resided in nearby Rutland City, had been shot to death. Despite investigations by Vermont State Police, their murders remain unsolved. According to the...
Springfield OLLI announces fall programs
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is pleased to announce its fall programs. The first program, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, will highlight the wonderful art collection of Lyman Orton depicting Vermont scenes, and the 20th-century artists showing a true love of Vermont. Registration is now open,...
Here are six events coming to the Milton area in the next few weeks
When: 3-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Sept. 1. Where: Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction. Details: Concerts, amusement park rides, monster trucks, concessions, agricultural exhibitions and more will be front and center at this annual event in Essex Junction. Meet Milton’s GOP Candidates for State...
NCU High School delays opening after failing to remove chemical contamination
Newport, VT. – North Country Union High School in will delay the start of classes until Wednesday, September 4, after a five million dollar project failed to remove PCB chemical contamination over the summer. The EPA requires all Vermont schools built before 1980 to be tested for PCB levels,...
Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Norwich University and NUARI's Colloquium on Collaboration and Innovation
On August 14, Norwich University and Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) co-hosted a groundbreaking colloquium, "Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: A Colloquium on Collaboration and Innovation in Government and Industry." This one-day event, held at HULA Lakeside in Burlington, VT., catalyzed exploring the expanding AI endeavors of NUARI and Norwich University, sparking curiosity and engagement in the field. By showcasing four pioneering testbeds and expert panel discussions, the colloquium underscored the institutions' dedication to advancing AI research and its practical applications, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and knowledge-sharing thrive.
Student Composer Showcase - Lucas Flinner
Lucas Flinner: It's really nice to actually take ideas that I've had and make something out of them. James Stewart: That’s the voice of Lucas Flinner, a senior this year at Middlebury Union High School and this month’s featured composer for our Student Composer Showcase. Lucas’ piece “Moonshade” premiered at Music-COMP’s Opus 38 concert back in April of this year.
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die.
CSWD expands hours, services at Burlington Drop-Off Center
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Chittenden Solid Waste District is expanding hours and services at its Burlington Drop-Off Center to increase accessibility. CSWD has expanded its hours of operation at the Pine Street drop-off center to five days a week. They will also accept materials in addition to food scraps...
'This guy did not look like a bobcat': Rare Canada lynx is captured on video in Vermont
A Canada lynx was spotted in Vermont for the first time since 2018 in a video recorded on Aug. 17 in Rutland County. "Canada lynx are endangered in Vermont and threatened nationally," Brehan Furfey, wildlife biologist and furbearer project leader with Vermont Fish and Wildlife, said in a statement. "That makes any verifiable...
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