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State opens recovery centers for flood-affected Vermonters
Vermont opened its first recovery office for flood victims today in Plainfield. State officials are standing up four such offices this week in communities hardest-hit by July's flooding. The remnants of Hurricane Beryl wrought widespread damage across central and northern Vermont earlier this month, damaging over 2,000 homes, washing out roads and killing two men.
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Middlebury Underground trying for Guinness World Record for number of dogs at a film screening
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Middlebury Underground and the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter are calling on all dog owners to attend a movie screening on Aug. 10 with their furry friends in the hopes of breaking a world record. The group is hoping to break a Guinness World Record for "Most...
‘Neers rally for 9th straight win
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Mountaineers have been on a tear of late, but Tuesday’s win at the Rec might be the best of the bunch. The ‘Neers rallied from an 8-1 ninth inning deficit with eight runs in the frame to down Bristol 9-8 and extend their win streak to nine in a row.
Rutland considers reducing water, wastewater hookup costs to spur housing
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland officials are looking at reducing water and wastewater permit costs as a way to help spur new housing. Rutland Mayor Mike Doenges last year announced a goal to add 1,000 new housing units within five years. To entice more growth, officials are suggesting reducing permit costs for water and sewer hookups and charging new developments significantly less to use city water. The goal is to bring more developers to Rutland.
World Soccer Festival Comes to MHS
A colorful soccer celebration will be held at Montpelier High School Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features 3 vs. 3 playdown games for both boys and girls teams, brightly colored international team T-shirts, face painting, an exhibition game featuring players from many countries, and world music.
Bowman Consulting Group Installs Public EV Charging
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., a national engineering services firm, finished the installation and activation of its first company-owned, stand-alone electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The charging stations are located at its office in Burlington, Vermont, and the two EV ChargePoint stations are now available for public, client, corporate fleet and...
Wildlife Watch: Dead Creek interpretive trail now open
ADDISON, Vt. (WCAX) - A new interpretive trail has opened at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison. After at least three years of planning, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened a new interpretive trail that offers more than just interesting facts but also provides visitors with suggestions to help wildlife conservation in their own backyards.
Vermont treasurer's office holds $130 million in unclaimed property: Find out if some of it is yours
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont treasurer's office has literally struck gold, and some of it could belong to you. Right now, the treasurer's office is holding $130 million worth of unclaimed property, including everything from cash, checks, property deeds, wills, gold bars, pure silver and even some priceless family heirlooms.
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