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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.
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...
New CEO of UVM Health Network hopes to set new tone of cooperation with VT hospitals
Dr. Sunny Eappen has been on a charm offensive since he took over as president and chief executive officer of the University of Vermont Health Network 18 months ago. Eappen made it his mission to visit the CEOs of every hospital in Vermont, including those who didn't work for him. Both Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin and Porter Hospital in Middlebury are part of the Health Network, along with the UVM Medical Center. ...
Knights of Columbus help celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass at St. Peter’s Church
On June 30, 2024, the Knights of Columbus Vergennes Council 3664 and the St. Albans Assembly 1149 helped celebrate the 150th anniversary Mass of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Vergennes, Vermont on the feast day of St. Peter and Paul. Bishop-elect of Burlington John McDermott celebrated the Mass. Musicians from many different parishes came to participate in a seven-member brass ensemble and choir. A link of the chain that held St. Peter in prison in Rome was present and on display at the altar for veneration to celebrate. After the Mass, there was a social gathering amongst the Church community.
Burger Bar in Colchester catches flame June 30
COLCHESTER — The Burger Bar in Colchester experienced a structure fire yesterday evening, shutting down a lane of traffic on Vermont Route 15 and College Parkway for some time. The fire took place in the kitchen while Burger Bar was closed, according to a Facebook post from the business....
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...
Watch: Guster Bring Out Anaïs Mitchell to Cover Tom Petty’s “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” in Vermont
Photo Credit: Josh Frances — On Saturday, June 29, Guster resumed its touring schedule after a two-week break from the stage. The band’s initial weekend appearance occurred at The Green at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vt., representing a home state gig for members Ryan Miller and Luke Reynold. Adding to the night’s highlights was an unannounced appearance by Bonny Light Horseman member and area-native Anaïs Mitchell.
Moran Shines in First SCoNE Win at Bear Ridge Speedway
Young New Yorker earns Hard Charger Award, takes over point lead. BRADFORD, Vt. (July 1, 2024) – It seemed like only a matter time before Chase Moran would break into victory lane with the McGee Automotive Family Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE) Tour. The Fultonville, N.Y., youngster did it in style on Sunday, June 30 at Bear Ridge Speedway, charging from 10th on the starting grid to take the lead late in the A-Main and score the first Sprint Car win of his young career.
Boat safety at the forefront ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and celebrations will be happening across the state. For some, like Dennis Curran of Underhill, he'll be enjoying it out on the water of Lake Champlain on his boat. “We (Burlington) have the best fireworks in the...
Swim season starts with a win for Vergennes youngsters
The youth swim team in Vergennes handily defeated the team from Winooski in a Thursday meet. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
UVM Home Health & Hospice raises over $128,000
Colchester, VT- UVM Home Health & Hospice raised over $128,000 in its annual 5K fundraiser last month. This was the most the fundraiser has ever brought in for the McClure Miller Respite House. Every dollar raised goes directly to the McClure Miller Respite House, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality,...
O'Grady Promoted to Assistant Coach
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker has announced that Derryk O'Grady '17 has been promoted to assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. O'Grady will be entering his 12th season with the Vermont men's basketball program. "I'm really excited for Derryk's promotion to assistant coach,"...
Idaho midfielder Carson Hughes commits to VTSU Lyndon men's soccer
Lyndonville, VT - Carson Hughes of Priest River Lamanna High School in Priest River, ID, has deposited and committed to the Vermont State University Lyndon men's soccer program for the Fall 2024 semester. Hughes will study Criminal Justice at Lyndon. Hughes, a center midfielder, was a three-year starter on the...
Brattleboro Retreat launches Unravelling podcast to enrich the conversation on mental health
VermontBiz With nearly two centuries of service as a non-profit psychiatric hospital, the Brattleboro Retreat proudly launches its latest educational outreach initiative: the Unravelling podcast. Hosted by therapist Kurt White and journalist Mary Wilson, Unravelling seeks to enrich the conversation on mental health by delving into the often-overlooked complexities, providing a more nuanced perspective than typically found in public discourse.
Portsmouth grad Ryan Minckler commits to play baseball at Arizona State University
SANFORD, Maine — Ryan Minckler put on a dazzling performance on Monday night for the Sanford Mainers, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning in Sanford's 3-2 win over Keene in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game. The 2021 Portsmouth High School graduate put on a show in...
Displaced by floods, Berlin manufactured home park residents seek to prevent a repeat disaster
As the park owner tries to rebuild one year after catastrophic flooding, officials have gone to court to try to stop the work, and former residents are watching closely. Read the story on VTDigger here: Displaced by floods, Berlin manufactured home park residents seek to prevent a repeat disaster.
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