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Local contractors pitch in to help town road crews re-open road
It takes a village, but a backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck and tractor are also useful in the aftermath of a flood when local roads and driveways are washed out or damaged. That was evident throughout The Valley and Vermont in the aftermath of July 10 flooding that heavily damaged local roads, especially those in Fayston, Moretown, Duxbury and Waterbury.
Harbour Thread boutique opens in St. Pete
Harbour Thread, a clothing and accessories boutique originally from Burlington, Vermont, has officially opened its second location in St. Petersburg. Harbour Thread sits inside a 2,447-square-foot retail space in the Grand Central District at 40 22nd St. S. Owner Llyndara Harbour said the brand originally started as a footwear boutique – in Burlington – more than 20 years ago.
Missing St. Johnsbury woman found safe
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a missing St. Johnsbury woman has been found safe. Friday morning, Vermont State Police asked the public for help finding Cassie Boomhower, 26, of St. Johnsbury, who had been reported missing. They said there were concerns for her welfare. At about 4 p.m.,...
2024-25 Schedule Released for Swimming & Diving
Randall K. Wolf BURLINGTON, Vt. – The 2024-25 schedule for the reigning America East champion Vermont swimming & diving team has been released. The Catamounts will host four home meets this season at Forbush Natatorium, all four home meets will be streamed live on AmericaEast.TV. RELATED LINKS 2024-25 Schedule NOTES UVM's campaign begins at home on Sept. 28 when it hosts Northeastern. The event begins at 11 a.m. at Forbush Natatorium. The season-opening meet will be a part of Alumni Day. Alumni are invited to join the 2024 America East Coaching Staff of the Year and fellow Catamount alums at...
Estes Joins Men's Basketball Staff as Director of Basketball Operations
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Cioffi Men's Basketball Head Coach John Becker announced that Braeden Estes has joined his staff as director of basketball operations. "I'm really excited to add Braeden to our staff," Becker said. "He has experience in this league as a manager for Bill Herrion at New Hampshire, and a lot of overall experience for this position, so he's going to be a huge addition to our staff. And with the new rules, we'll be able to take advantage of the experience he has on the recruiting trail. Working for great coaches like Herrion and David McLaughlin at Dartmouth, he's going to be really, really prepared."
Vergennes Champs split swim meets
VERGENNES — Before this Tuesday’s friendly rivalry meet with the Middlebury Marlins, the Vergennes Champs split two Champlain Valley Swim League outings last week, defeating visiting Essex on July 11, 360-122, but coming up short at St. Albans on July 9, 268-223. The Champs cruised from start to...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Here are six events coming to the Essex area soon
Details: Inspiring speakers and presentations, 100 recovery and recovery-related booths, break-out rooms on specific recovery topics. Memorial Wall for loved ones lost to substance use passing. Food vendors and free parking. 43rd Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. Where:...
First Vermont rage-room opens in Bennington
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Opening on July 9 in Bennington, SMASH It LLC is Vermont's first registered rage/relief/smash room, according to the official Facebook page. Located on 120 Depot St next to Anytime Fitness and Hollister Appliances, the family-operated business has recently received permits to open. The establishment's titular packages,...
Rutland Regional Airport reopens following runway upgrades
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland’s airport is back open after runway upgrades had it closed for nearly two months. VTrans said the runway at the Rutland Regional Airport was closed for seven weeks for renovations, including paving and new runway LED lights. It was all part of the FAA’s Capital Improvement Plan.
Killington hosts 23rd annual wine festival
KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Killington is channeling its inner California for a weekend wine festival. The 23rd annual Killington Wine Festival starts Friday night at the summit of the mountain with a gala at the Peak Lodge. Local businesses along the Access Road are also taking part in a wine...
Brattleboro man arrested for DUI after head-on crash in Bradford
Bradford, VT- A crash involving multiple cars in Bradford has led to a Brattleboro man being charged with DUI and gross negligent operation. Bradford police and state troopers responded to Main Street in Bradford, near the intersection with Barton Street around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police say a Chevy Tahoe driven by Matthew Jackson, 36, from Brattleboro, hit a Toyota Tacoma head one and then kept going towards Barton Street before hitting a pole, causing it to fall onto a parked car.
Grafton Fire Department celebrates 100-year history
GRAFTON, Vt. – On Saturday, July 20, the Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center will host the annual Food and Antique Tractor Festival, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Along with music, food, arts and crafts, a silent auction, and a raffle to win one of two locally made quilts, there will be the opportunity to donate to the Windham County Humane Society through a purchase from Phinney’s Phriends, or a tarot card reading for your dog or cat courtesy of Anuszka.
Duxbury man seriously injured after being hit by dump truck at transfer station
A Duxbury man was seriously hurt after being hit by a dump truck at the Casella transfer station in East Montpelier Wednesday morning, and police say the incident is under investigation.
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