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UVM names new director of Proctor Maple Research Center
UNDERHILL CENTER, Vt.—Dr. Tim Rademacher has been named the new director of University of Vermont’s Proctor Maple Research Center, taking over from longtime director Dr. Timothy Perkins, who retired last year. Rademacher will assume duties at Proctor this fall, overseeing research projects and managing permanent staffers and student...
South Burlington neighbors want pickleball courts removed over noise, safety
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A popular game is causing a racket at a South Burlington park, and now people who live near the pickleball courts are trying to get the city to move them. The sound of a paddle on a plastic ball, on repeat from 7 a.m. to...
2nd tanker fire in Ferrisburgh has some raising safety concerns
FERRISBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - There are still more questions than answers about a natural gas tanker fire on Route 7 in Ferrisburgh. And now that it’s happened twice, some are questioning the safety of these big rigs rolling through Vermont communities. “I was like, you gotta be kidding me,”...
County kids take the Good Citizen Challenge … and excel
Reading local news is essential for all Good Citizens. Lilah Foerster, 6, of North Ferrisburgh, isn’t able to read the Addison County Independent on her own yet, but her mom read five articles to her. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for...
Blue Jay Way performs in Fair Haven on July 18
Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. – FAIR HAVEN – Blue Jay Way will perform in Fair Haven for the Concerts in the Park series beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. This rock and roll cover band will play popular music from the ’60’s through today’s hits. Concert goers will enjoy this great […]
Did you loose something at Festival on the Green? Check lost & found
MIDDLEBURY — Another Festival week is now a fond memory. Organizers found a few items left behind by audience members. If any of these items belong to you, you may retrieve them from Middlebury Parks & Rec on Creek Road during the next two weeks:. Black jacket — McKinley...
Counterpoint Chorus plays Brahms, Beethoven with Mclane, Dunlop and Markowitz
Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Chandler is pleased to welcome Counterpoint’s Spring Program presenting works by Brahms, Beethoven, and Bartok which mine the rich lode of European folk songs as inspiration for lively and sophisticated music for chamber vocal ensemble and piano. The program features three instrumentalists...
Wellness Revolution Rutland welcomes women to join the August session
Biking program builds health, empowerment, and community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross VT) and Terry Bicycles are welcoming the return of the Wellness Revolution Cycling Program in Rutland for the 2024 season. This free program serves those who identify as women to help them break through barriers that keep them from getting out on their bikes. This program builds community with other women in the pursuit of a healthy activity.
Microburst with 95 mile per hour winds confirmed in Bennington County
Winds of up to 95 miles per hour hit Bennington County on Tuesday. The National Weather Service says it wasn’t a tornado, it was a microburst – intense downward winds in a thunderstorm that can create damage near the surface. The microburst was at Route 30 and North...
Police seek public’s aid in locating suspicious vehicle in Cavendish
CAVENDISH — The Windsor County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspicious vehicle allegedly involved in an attempted theft of a lawn mower in the Cavendish area. Authorities say the incident occurred early Tuesday morning. The vehicle in question was spotted by...
Plattsburgh Greyhound bus station moves to new location
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A head's up for bus riders: The Greyhound Bus station in Plattsburgh now has a new location. The bus company said it is now operating outside of the Clinton County Government Center on Margaret Street in the City of Plattsburgh. That means the station will move...
Roads, trails closed due to washouts, Ironman traffic update
If you notice any damage or impassable areas not listed below, please report to info.r5@dec.ny.gov. With Ironman this Sunday the 21st, road closures and traffic delays are expected. Its course is defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, Au Sable Forks and Wilmington, so certain nearby trails or parking areas will be closed or have limited access. Check out Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism | Ironman Lake Placid Traffic Impact: Road Closures and Traffic Delays Expected for specific road closure updates.
Burlington police seek three persons of interest following assault, robbery
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department is asking the public to help them identify three persons of interest in an active investigation reported to them last month. Police said they are investigating an assault and robbery that happened on Main Street on the morning of June 22. Investigators...
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