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‘Stormy’ Winter Expected In New York, ‘Above-Normal Precipitation’
Weather experts released their prediction for the upcoming winter in New York State. The calendar may say August, but New Yorkers are always looking forward. Pumpkin spice season is just a few days away and Halloween stores are already starting to open. Winter Outlook For New York State. Before you...
LARCH holds Centennial Celebration for Liberty Monument
TICONDEROGA | On a hazy Friday, Aug. 16 afternoon, Horace Moses' visionary entrance to Ticonderoga, known as his "Western Gateway" was brimming with spectators as the Centennial Celebration for one of town's most beloved statues, the Liberty Monument, kicked off. And a befitting tribute it was. Hosted by the Lower...
What To Do: Sunday, August 18
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at what to do this Sunday. Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival in Manchester, Vermont, on its final day. The festival line up features both icons of the industry and innovative up-and-coming artists. You’ll also find local food trucks and Vermont beer and wine. Performances start at 10:30 a.m. and run into the early evening. Tickets are $90, but kids 15 and younger are admitted for free.
UnReel to play at Best of Vermont Summer Festival
LUDLOW, Vt. – On Saturday, Aug. 24, from 4-7 p.m., UnReel will be playing in the music tent at the Best of Vermont Summer Festival, just south of Ludlow on Route 103. Graham and Camille Parker have long provided fiddle, mandolin, and stirring vocals for Vermont’s favorite Celtic band, Gypsy Reel. Now they’ve teamed with singer-songwriter and storyteller Jon Clinch for an all-new project – UnReel. The band focuses on original songs, traditional material, and classic Americana. And for this event, they’ll be joined by percussionist and shantyman Reagh Greenleaf Jr. With deft guitar work, sweet fiddle, impeccable harmonies, and infectious rhythms, UnReel will break your heart while raising your spirits. See you at the fair.
Six to be added to the Harwood Union Hall of Fame
The Harwood Union Hall of Fame Committee has announced its 12th annual class of inductees to be honored at a ceremony in November. Each year the committee selects individuals or groups who represent the best of Harwood Union and the former Waitsfield and Waterbury high school communities offer. In announcing the new additions to this elite group, the committee said: “This group of inductees has left their mark on their respective high schools and through their actions and accomplishments during high school and beyond.”
11th annual World Soccer Festival kicks off in Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Soccer fans of all ages gathered at Montpelier High School for a festival that celebrated both the sport and the diverse cultures it brings together. "This adds an element of art, music, and culture from around the world," said Mark Isselhardt, co-organizer of the festival. “Kids get to see how different countries are represented and start learning about other cultures when they come here.”
Rebuild at Green Mountain Club visitor center undeterred by storms
Along Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury, 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.
Upstate experts say new species of ticks are starting to show up in central NY
Upstate Medical University tick experts are finding new kinds of ticks migrating to parts of upstate New York. Deer ticks continue to be the most common kind of ticks you’ll find across the state. But climate change and human behavior are responsible for some new tick varieties turning up in Dr. Saravanan Thangamani’s tick lab in Syracuse.
Sununu says it will be harder for Trump to beat Harris than Biden
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Sunday it will be harder for former President Trump to defeat Vice President Harris in November than President Biden. Sununu noted on CNN’s “State of the Union” that female voters are coming out stronger for Harris than they would be for Biden and urged Trump to focus more…
Champlain Parkway to partially open this week
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - After years in the making, you could drive on part of the Champlain Parkway in Burlington as early as this week. The Champlain Parkway is part of a decades-long effort to funnel traffic from Interstate 189 to Burlington’s downtown through the South End. It has long faced concerns -- and legal challenges -- about its impact on neighborhoods.
Teachers prepare classrooms for start of school year
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Behind every first day of school are school staff working hard to create the perfect learning environment. In just a few days, kids will run through their school doors to find their classes, stuff their cubbies, and meet tablemates. But before the magical first day of school are weeks of meticulous and passionate planning.
Transgender teens sue New Hampshire officials over new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams
Two transgender teenagers and their families filed a lawsuit Friday against New Hampshire education officials over a new state law prohibiting them from competing on girls’ sports teams at their public high schools.
Summer of Cyber: Information Warfare Exercise
The exercise was sponsored by the DoD Norwich Cyber Institute. During the exercise, participants engaged in hands-on training and collaborated with experts in Information Advantage and Information Warfare (IA/IW). They explored key topics such as propaganda, cybersecurity threats, deepfakes, disinformation, and information advantage. Participants developed and refined various IA/IW strategies through a simulated team environment. The IWE showcased the latest advancements in IA/IW, integrating state-of-the-art technology with current concepts and knowledge.
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