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Colchester’s Wendy Critchlow runs for Vermont House: Talks education, climate change
COLCHESTER — Colchester resident Wendy Critchlow is running as a Democrat for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district in the upcoming November election. Critchlow is running on a platform focused on bettering public schools’ educational offerings as well as their funding system, addressing climate change, prioritizing fiscal responsibility and affordability, and fostering a more civil and collaborative Statehouse across party lines.
Cyanobacteria in NH Lakes An Increasing Problem That May Be Linked to ALS
LEBANON – New Hampshire has almost 1,000 lakes, ponds and water bodies which draw summer visitors from the world over to enjoy their clear, clean cool waters. But there are increasing problems the state is seeing which not only pollute the lake but perhaps make it dangerous for humans and pets because of the neurotoxins they emit.
The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage
PUTNEY – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Centered around the charismatic, airtight harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix compelling originals and unexpected interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out the Sisters’ unique brand of classic country, as Miller, Bode, and their remarkably versatile band conjure up a singular blend of heart, humor, and virtuosic musicianship. Their rollicking music is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Like the country artists they admire, the Sisters sing about traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse, and staying strong in the face of relationships gone wrong, albeit with a contemporary sensibility.
Calais dam renovation aims to control flooding
CALAIS, Vt. (WCAX) - A dam in Calais is getting a makeover after last summer’s flooding. The couple hundred Vermonters who call Calais home spent years working to flood-proof the dam on Curtis Pond, only to watch that progress wash down the drain last summer. A year later, they’re ready to put a cork in the damage once and for all.
School District Merger Discussion Likely to Resume
Amid infrastructure, flooding, and enrollment challenges, local school boards are considering taking steps toward a formal study of a merger between Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools and the neighboring Washington Central Unified Union School District. During the June 19 school board meeting at Montpelier High School, Chairperson Jim Murphy told fellow...
Burlington man arrested after threatening person with knife, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Burlington man was arrested on Monday after police said he threatened another person with a knife. Police said 38-year-old Abukar Ibrahim was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and unlawful trespass for an incident on South Union Street. According to investigators, Ibrahim threatened to kill...
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship. City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp. Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a...
Glover board hears from Shadow Lake Road denizens
GLOVER — Several Shadow Lake Road residents showed up at the June 27 select board meeting here to ask when it will be paved. More than 20 people came out, but let Winston Harper do most of the talking for the group, on the subject of the road, which had its blacktop removed after frost heaves made the surface rough.
Frankie's moves into Penny Cluse space with in-season dinner menu, creative cocktails
The space is so familiar to Burlington diners – Penny Cluse Café occupied the homey spot at 169 Cherry St. for a quarter-century – yet the food and the vibe provided by the new occupant, Frankie’s, are a fair bit different from the restaurant’s popular predecessor. Frankie’s, which opened in mid-April, is owned by chef Jordan Ware and general manager Cindi Kozak, veterans of local dining establishments including the celebrated Vermont restaurant Hen of the Wood. Unlike...
UVM men's hoops back at practice
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It is early July, meaning the start of the college basketball season is still four months away, but for UVM, the road to March starts now. The Catamount men back in Burlington this week to begin offseason practice as they get ready for the campaign. As opposed to the past few years where Vermont had to completely reshape the rotation, four starters are back from last year’s team that won a third straight America East title and pushed Duke for about 30 minutes at the NCAA Tournament in Brooklyn. Head coach John Becker says he’s happy with the way his group is shaping up in the admittedly very early going. “It’s great to have the guys back on campus and everyone looks really good,” Becker said. “We’ve challenged them in the off season to work on certain things. Certain guys put on weight, certain guys take off weight. But guys have worked really hard at home, come back in shape and the new guys have been impressive the last couple years. We’re returning four starters. So I think for us as coaches in our preparation and planning for the year, we’re much more of a known entity as far as what we have. Obviously, everything has to be kind of earned again this year, but we know a lot more about our guys and what their strengths and weaknesses are. So as we plan how to tweak our system and evolve, we have a much better sense of what our guys can do.”
Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show. The fireworks attract thousands of people to the Burlington waterfront every year. Both the city and local vendors have been gearing up for the influx of people. Multiple food trucks will line...
Manhattan Pizza & Pub could be closing its doors soon, according to a viral social media post
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A popular restaurant in downtown Burlington could be closing its doors soon. A social media post has been circulating this week stating that since Manhattan Pizza & Pub had new ownership take over, the business has been failing. Since 1993, Manhattan Pizza & Pub has been...
Vergennes' first public art installation blooms with help from local trade school
Last week marked a unique first for the town of Vergennes, which unveiled its first-ever public art installation. Its location? A Tri-Valley bus stop on Green Street. The metal sculpture piece is called Flower Stop and depicts Vermont wildflowers tall as trees growing out of a city bus shelter. The...
Abbott’s Grill is Now Open in Milton
It was a Sunday in summer, and diners cooled their heels at the bar for up to 30 minutes, waiting for a table. The standby status wouldn’t raise an eyebrow in Rehoboth or even Lewes. But the new Abbott’s Grill is on the outskirts of Milton, north of Lewes. Regardless, reservations were needed. The packed restaurant was a good sign, ... Read More
Local vets urge Independence Day pet precautions
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Independence Day celebrations are upon us, but while fireworks may be fun, that’s not the case for many of our furry friends. Jenn Kerns lives in Burlington with her dog Charlie, an 11-month-old German short hair pointer. Even though it’s Charlie’s first Fourth of July, she says she won’t be taking any chances. “We will be closing the windows, probably close the blinds so she is not seeing fireworks. Turning on the A/C, putting on a movie, just letting her sit on the couch with us and get under some blankets, create a little safe cozy situation for her,” Kerns said.
Getting out and celebrating Independence Day
Waterbury’s Independence Day celebration may be over but a variety of other festivities for the holiday are scheduled around the region that local residents may want to check out. Note that the Waterbury Farmers Market and the Rotary Concert in the Park will not take place this Thursday. They...
Swanton teen faces multiple charges after high-speed chase, crash
RICHFORD — A 19-year-old from Swanton was arrested late Sunday night after leading Vermont State Police on a high-speed chase that ended in a collision with a parked car in Berkshire. Camden Learned is facing charges including DUI, attempting to elude, negligent operation, criminal DLS, and disorderly conduct following...
EWSD summer meals program expands reach to rural communities
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — With almost a decade under its belt, the EWSD summer meals program is expanding outside of Essex. With two locations in Essex at Little Ones University and the Maple Street Park concessions stand, the summer meals program provides healthy breakfast and lunch free of charge to children ages 18 and under.
Tee Up for Success: B2B Golf Classic drives networking and fun
MANCHESTER – The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Manchester Business Association (MBA) hosted their annual golf tournament, the B2B Golf Classic, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. Under sunny skies, 17 teams, consisting of over 60 business and nonprofit...
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