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Vermont farmers take stock after losing crops to flooding two years in a row
BARNET, Vt. (AP) — Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont, Joe’s Brook Farm was flooded again by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. This time it was worse. Workers were able to harvest some of the produce before last week’s flooding, but the family-owned vegetable farm still lost 90% of its crop in fields and greenhouses. “When we got hit twice on the same day two years in a row it’s pretty hard to recover from that,” said Mary Skovsted, who owns the farm with her husband. Around the state, and especially in hard-hit central and northern Vermont, farmers are again assessing their losses and trying to figure out how to adapt and make it through the season and next year.
Bob Newhart rarely set foot in Vermont. But his impact on the state was noteworthy.
Bob Newhart portrayed a fictional Vermont innkeeper in the 1980s sitcom “Newhart.” His death on July 18 at age 94 affected Vermonters in ways the passing of other TV icons might not. The comic actor rarely set foot in the state, but it felt like he was a part of it. "We are...
Free flood cleanup supplies available in Vermont this weekend
On Friday, eight cars drove up to a Red Cross tent and trailer on Route 2 in Plainfield to pick up cleaning supplies, garbage bags, shovels, and flashlights. Tonja Cochran drove there with a friend. She’s trying to find a place to move — the floods washed away most of her property and she’s worried her home won’t withstand the next rainfall.
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.
Essex Junction City Council approves Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan report
ESSEX JUNCTION — The Essex Junction Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan is one step further after City Council approved the 32-page report July 17. City communications and strategic initiatives director Ashley Snellenberger joined the meeting to discuss updates to the project, which aims to imagine the future of Essex Junction and to provide achievable targets in the next five years for city growth and development.
Weston Theater Company presents “Pippin”
WESTON, Vt. – Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in “Pippin,” playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater from July 24 – Aug 17. Unleash your imagination and join the company as they journey the world over to...
Pets with Potential: Meet Reese, Tinkerbell and Oliver
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are two dogs and a cat waiting at the Rutland County Humane Society for their forever homes. Reese is a 2-year-old hound mix currently in foster care. Staff members describe her as an incredibly active and energetic gal who loves an adventure. She will thrive in an active and social environment that can match her high energy levels. Her history with cats, other dogs, and kids is unknown. If you’re looking for an enthusiastic companion, Reese could be the furry friend for you.
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