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Music, food, original art set up for the Mad River Valley Craft Fair on Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend in Waitsfield means the Mad River Valley Craft Fair at the scenic Kenyon’s Field with live music, food, and over 80 artist booths to peruse. The 53rd annual event is held rain or shine Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.
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.
Thursday Thunder Road racing action
In a busy night of racing action at the Nations Site of Excitement on Thursday, several drivers came out on top. In the street stocks, Terry Pearce Jr. started and ended the race in first place to win for the second time this season. Stephen Donahue conquered the late models in a race that began […]
New recreation director Hannah Luman brings fresh vision to Milton with a focus on all ages and abilities
A new face at the helm of the Milton Recreation Department, and she’s no stranger to the community. Milton resident Hannah Luman has stepped into the role of recreation director, bringing with her a deep-rooted love for the town and a fresh vision for its recreational programs. “I’m a...
Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
Earlier this year, around 300 licensed practical nurses, support staff and technical employees at Porter Medical Center voted to unionize. That’s nearly half the people the Middlebury hospital employs. The union is currently negotiating a contract with Porter, asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work...
Seasonable summer temperatures this weekend
Saturday is another great day, with partly to mostly sunny skies to start. Clouds are moving in from the west as a cold front gets closer to the region, although most are remaining dry. Temperatures climb to the upper 70’s and lower 80’s. Sunday brings a mix of...
Vote for the Vermont high school football preseason player of the year
For the second straight fall, the Burlington Free Press is putting the fans of Vermont high school football to the test. Get out and vote for the 2024 Free Press Fan’s Choice Preseason Football Player of the Year. Thirty players, one from each team in the state, have been placed on the ballot and have...
Chapin Orchard bounces back with plentiful harvest after May frost last year
After a surprise May frost devastated crop yields throughout Vermont last year, some farms like Chapin Orchards are seeing a massive comeback. Chapin Orchards Owner Phil Murdock told us that the May 18 temperature drop resulted in a 96% loss in crop. Still, Murdock said “We were able to limp...
Board and teachers agree new contract
The Harwood Unified Union School District Board and Harwood Unified Education Association have reached an agreement on a new three-year teachers’ contract that will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. The newly-ratified contract provides for an average salary increase of 6.5% each year. That new contract,...
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.
Burlington-South Burlington football team hopes increased effort will yield better results
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Things haven’t always been easy for the Burlington-South Burlington Seawolves. Since the formation of the joint team back in 2018, the Seawolves have posted just one winning season and are still hunting the program’s first ever playoff win. Last year was especially tough, as Burlington-South Burlington only won two games...but talent has never really been the issue for the Seawolves. The team brings back one of the most dynamic athletes in the state in Ahmed Diawara, and he and the rest of the Seawolves Seniors made a point in the offseason and training camp to get more buy-in from the team as a whole. Both the upperclassmen and coaches believe that could pay dividends this fall. “Obviously I played a part, but mainly it’s mainly all the other guys because they show that they really want to come out here and work,” Diawara said. “Our last few seasons haven’t been the greatest, like record wise. So we are just like willing to do what it takes to win. And I see like the determination in a lot of these guys and their faces when they’re out here.” “We had the older guys from the previous years talk with the coaches,” said senior running back Rashad Morgan. “They were saying like, ‘We need to just put in more work, get in more practices, and really just have more team bonding time.’” “What has been great is just the energy that the kids have been able to bring,” said head coach Chadde Wolf. “We asked them to work a little bit harder than they have in the past, and they’ve responded...You know, we’re always trying to encourage ‘em to get better, but they seem to be willing to work, which is great.” The Seawolves will open their season at Mt. Mansfield on Saturday, August 31st.
Golf tournament raises $30,000 for Make-A-Wish Vermont
Shelburne, VT – The 22nd annual Wish Kids Golf Classic, a tournament fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Vermont in partnership with Co-operative Insurance Companies, raised over $30,000 dollars. This event has provided funding to Make-A-Wish Vermont since 2001,helping them raise over $470,000 in 24 years. Jamie Hathaway, president and CEO of...
North Country Community College offers scholarships for addiction services
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) - Students interested in fighting the opioid crisis in our region now have an affordable way to help. North Country Community College is offering a new scholarship program for students who are interested in careers in addiction services. The program is funded by New York’s opioid...
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.
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