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Green FC loses to Seacoast in playoffs
Another tremendous season and playoff run by the Vermont Green FC has ended. The team faced Seacoast United in Ocean City, NJ on Sunday looking to punch their ticket to the USL League 2 quarterfinals. In a scoreless game midway through the second half, a Vermont foul in the box gifted the Phantoms a penalty […]
Hinesburg looking to incorporate climate resiliency in the next town plan
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Officials in the town of Hinesburg are worried about what’s to come when talking about climate change. Hinesburg was hit hard by flooding this July, and officials are looking to incorporate climate resiliency in the next town plan. More than 500 residents have expressed their...
Dry start for Monday morning, then increasing clouds in the evening
Tonight: Mostly clear skies with temperatures into the lower to middle 50’s. Monday: Increasing clouds with temperatures into the lower to middle 80’s. Overnight scattered to numerous showers are expected. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies with scattered showers with temperatures into the upper 70’s to lower 80’s.
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
West Nile virus detected in Alburgh mosquito pool; no cases reported
ALBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department of Health mosquitoes collected in Alburgh have tested positive for West Nile virus. It’s the first time this year the surveillance program has found them. So far, no human or animal cases have been reported. Most people do not get sick from...
Dozens rappel down Barre's biggest building for a good cause
BARRE, Vt. — It was a sight you don’t see very often in Barre, people were rappelling down the tallest building in the city for a good cause. The event also provided some relief for the Barre residents once again effected by flooding. "We have over 30 rappelers...
Elected officials in our region split on endorsing Harris for president
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Elected officials in our region are split so far on endorsing Kamala Harris for president. Vice President Harris has raised nearly $50 million since announcing she would seek the Democratic presidential nomination. It follows President Biden’s monumental decision to step aside and not seek reelection after weeks of mounting pressure following a disastrous debate performance.
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
St. Albans student wins car just in time for college
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
75-year-old Vt. man facing charges for road rage incident
A 75-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old during a road rage incident in South Hero, Vermont, on Saturday evening. State police say they received a report around 5:25 p.m. about a possible assault that had occurred at Route 2 by Ferry Road. Their investigation revealed that during a road rage...
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