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Vermont’s new motel room limits are primed to push out hundreds of households this fall
A new statewide room cap is prompting officials to prioritize who gets a spot By Carly Berlin/VTDigger When Mary Mojica’s Waterbury apartment flooded last summer, all she could grab were a couple of boxes, some clothes, and her dog, Bella. Since then, Mojica, 59, has taken up residence at the Days Inn in Colchester, with the […]
Despite Debby, Diamond Island Regatta runs
The remnants of Hurricane Debby rampaged through the Champlain Valley on Friday, Aug. 9, bringing heavy rain and high winds, with gusts as high as 65 knots. At Point Bay Marina in Charlotte, a sailboat was blown off its mooring into the marsh, and another was dismasted. We’re glad you’re...
Rebuild at Green Mountain Club visitor center undeterred by storms
WATERBURY — Along Vermont Route 100, the Green Mountain Club is continuing to build a new visitor center on the same spot as its current one. The new building is meant to be an updated welcoming space for hikers and visitors to learn about Vermont’s trail systems and stock up on supplies for outdoor excursions.
Monster trucks will roar in the Champlain Valley Fair grandstand Sunday, Aug. 25
ESSEX JUNCTION – ‘A Night of Fire and Destruction’ is coming to the Champlain Valley Fair with a show that will feature monster trucks crushing and jumping over cars. Brad Hunt, the Champlain Valley Fair’s marketing director and a fan of the show, said he and his family have enjoyed watching the show in the past, and he’s excited for others to have the same thrilling experience.
Fletcher man dies in motorcycle crash
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say one man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Fairfax. Just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, Vermont State Police responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Huntville Road. Upon arrival, troopers found a damaged 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The driver was identified...
Junior Golf League: Killington falls to Rutland, looks toward fall
Monday, Aug. 14, marked what was intended to be the first of two matches against Rutland Country Club for the Killington Junior Golf League. The first was held at Green Mountain National Golf Club (GMNGC); the second scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, at Rutland Country Club, but was postponed a week due to rain. The […]
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Goes Back to Its Roots for 10th Anniversary
In celebration of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival’s 10th anniversary this year, founders Lloyd Komesar and Jay Craven curated an extra special program to take the festival back to roots as a unique space for first and second-time filmmakers to gain indispensable knowledge about their craft. For this year’s...
Springfield Booster Club Golf Tournament a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces as they wrapped up an afternoon of golf at Crown Point Country Club for the second annual Booster Club Caddyshack Tournament, in support of Springfield’s student athletes. Funds raised during the tournament continue to support the Springfield Booster Club’s mission to benefit student athletes at Riverside Middle School and Springfield High School. The booster club provides funds for scholarships, individual student equipment needs, and awards, in addition to a multiyear pledge to the Springfield School District to fund the Brown Field bleacher project.
NY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
NEW YORK — New York state lawyers urged an appeals court late Wednesday to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment, arguing there’s “overwhelming evidence” to support a judge’s finding that the former president lied for years about his wealth as he built his real estate empire.
Lyndon weighs removing historic bridge to lessen floodwaters
The Caledonia County town of around 5,500 has a long history of flooding, sitting in a valley at the confluence of numerous waterways including the Passumpsic River, which winds through town. Read the story on VTDigger here: Lyndon weighs removing historic bridge to lessen floodwaters.
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
14 New York Colleges Have Been Named Worst in the Country
A college degree is a massive investment, but over a dozen universities in New York State have made the list of the worst in the United States. Three of them are located right here in Central New York. Return on Investment. According to Bankrate, college tuition has risen by 153...
Scotch Burn Farm wins coveted honor
In an era where many dairy farms are selling off their herds and shutting the barn doors, it’s unusual to find a family farm that is not only thriving but has been in continuous operation since before the Revolutionary War. But such is the case of the Nelson family, owners of Scotch Burn Farm in Ryegate, VT.
Law enforcement officials share back-to-school traffic safety reminders
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Officials are reminding people to drive safely as students head back to the classroom. Multiple law enforcement agencies are hosting a free barbecue on Thursday to raise awareness about the dangers of passing school buses while the red lights are flashing. Some kids may be in...
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