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Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff
“The whole system is designed to not educate a certain subset of the population,” said one parent of a child with autism. Read the story on VTDigger here: Seeking an appropriate education, Vermont families battle lawyers, the Legislature and a lack of staff.
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.
Child among 3 killed in crash of plane that took off from Plattsburgh
VIENNA, Ohio (WCAX) - Three people from Quebec, including a child, were killed when a small plane that took off from Plattsburgh crashed in Ohio. It happened Friday at about 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Ohio troopers said the plane crashed near a runway.
Nurses’ union agrees to new contract with UVM Medical Center
Burlington, VT – The Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals has voted to ratify a new three-year contract with UVM Medical Center. The contract includes a 23% wage increase for nurses over the next three years. “The changes in this new contract will further improve our already strong...
NEFCU awards $25k in scholarship funds to local students
Left to right: Rory McLane with Simeon Chapin and Alvah Newhall; Jacob Medici with Sarah Ricker; Payton Metruk with David Bird. Vermont Business Magazine The scholarship program at New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) has awarded five $5,000 prizes to selected applicants who have shown scholastic excellence and are interested in advancing their education in any field of study.
Milton police seek to identify ATV, mini bike operators linked to trespassing, unsafe driving
MILTON — The Milton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify individuals operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and mini bike involved in multiple incidents over the past two nights. The operators were last seen on Woodcrest Circle and have allegedly trespassed on private property and engaged...
Sen. Welch, VT officials unveil bill to protect Lake Champlain
COLCHESTER, Vt. — On Monday, leaders gathered in Colchester to assess the state of Lake Champlain and unveil a new bill to improve its health. Vermont Senator Peter Welch (D) announced "The Lake Champlain Basin Program Reauthorization Act." In partnership with Vermont, New York and Canada, the bill is...
Proctor Maple Research Center names new science director
The University of Vermont has named a new scientific director for its maple research center. The Proctor Maple Research Center is one of the oldest and most prominent maple research centers in the world, studying maple production since 1947. Tim Rademacher has been named its new science director. He has...
Your MAX Advantage Forecast
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Wet weather and humidity are back for a couple days. Widespread rain this morning will give way to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. High temperatures will depend on how much sunshine we get, but will generally range from the mid 70s to low 80s. Rain...
CCHA continues history programs through August
PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) has lined up lectures, a walking tour, and day trips for mid-August to Sept. 1, with a special presentation at the Kent-DeLord House Museum on Aug. 26 addressing the Nov. 5 New York Equal Rights Amendment (NY ERA) ballot proposal to amend the New York State Constitution.
Rovers North sells to employees, creating a path to a better future for employee owners
Vermont Business Magazine When the owners and founders at Rovers North in Westford started considering their succession strategies over a decade ago, they weren’t enthused about the options until learning of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, the most common broad-based employee ownership business model in the United States. The...
Voters react to Biden stepping back and endorsing Kamala Harris for president
BURLINGTON, Vt. — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection. He is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Many people who spoke to NBC5 on Sunday said they were surprised by the news. Some said they believe this will "guarantee" another Donald Trump presidency, while others said they wished Biden had dropped out of the race earlier.
Home tour of the week: A $749,000 home with over 10 acres of land in the Town of Essex
This charming house in the Town of Essex has a farmhouse style kitchen and wood stove along with a back patio to enjoy warmer weather. The primary suite features a 3/4 bathroom with dual marble vanities and a rainfall shower head. Bedrooms: 3. Bathrooms: 3. Price: $749,000. Square Feet: 2,400.
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