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House primary race draws 100+ to candidate listening session
Affordability was the key word among voters voicing their top concerns to the four candidates vying for the Washington-Chittenden state House district’s two seats in the upcoming primary election. More than 100 local residents gathered at the Waterbury Main Street fire station last Wednesday night for a candidate listening...
Vermont sweeps Twin State Soccer All-Star Games
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) - Vermont swept the Lions Cup Soccer All-Star Games against New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon at Hanover High school. South Burlington star Omar Daoudi tallied a hat trick for the boys in their 5-2 victory, while fellow SBHS Wolf Rachel Kelley tallied the only goal in a 1-0 Vermont girls win.
Dozens rappel down Barre's biggest building for a good cause
BARRE, Vt. — It was a sight you don’t see very often in Barre, people were rappelling down the tallest building in the city for a good cause. The event also provided some relief for the Barre residents once again effected by flooding. "We have over 30 rappelers...
Local student wins free car
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
75-year-old Vt. man facing charges for road rage incident
A 75-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old during a road rage incident in South Hero, Vermont, on Saturday evening. State police say they received a report around 5:25 p.m. about a possible assault that had occurred at Route 2 by Ferry Road. Their investigation revealed that during a road rage...
University of Vermont Health Network says appointments on schedule following network outage
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont Health Network is planning to proceed with all patient appointments on Monday following last week's cybersecurity software outage that affected companies and hospitals worldwide. A UVM Health Network spokesperson issued a statement on Sunday night, saying that UVM Health Network teams continue...
City of St. Albans taking more measures to address public safety
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of St. Albans is taking more measures to address public safety for residents and visitors. The city had a public safety forum in June, with three hundred people addressing their concern for the recent crime uptick. People and business owners have reported seeing...
Kathy Hatch: Congress should act on regulating pharmacy benefit managers
The time has never been more urgent. Millions of patients in Vermont and across the country are living with medical debt that is driving them into poverty. Read the story on VTDigger here: Kathy Hatch: Congress should act on regulating pharmacy benefit managers.
Home tour of the week: A $550,000 home in Colchester with a wood burning fireplace
This home in Colchester sits on a single floor and has a kitchen with updated cabinetry and and bar seating for six. The primary suite has a walk-in closet and 3/4 bathroom. HIGHLIGHTS: wood burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances. Listed by The Malley Group, KW Vermont.
GMHA Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials Offers $10,000 in Prize Money
The GMHA Festival, the only FEI event in Area I, offers a great move-up course or a suitable first FEI. Join us for multiple water crossings, fabulous footing, beautiful surroundings and reduced heat and humidity located on the historic grounds of Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT. The...
Roxbury cemetery sextons work to maintain three town cemeteries
The same Sunday drive that led to the discovery of the Vermont Forest Cemetery in Roxbury a week or so ago, also led to the discovery of the adjacent Orcutt Cemetery on Beaver Meadow Road. ----------------------------------- What stood out immediately were the American flags and war markers on a handful...
Amid a flood of bad news, a 90-year-old Vermonter finds reason to sing
“Time is fleeting, kid — use it right,” says Barbara Lloyd, who is celebrating her 70th anniversary as a member of the Weston Theater Company with a showstopping role seemingly scripted for turbulent times. Read the story on VTDigger here: Amid a flood of bad news, a 90-year-old Vermonter finds reason to sing.
Jason Gray Wins at Bear Ridge, Earns DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region Championship
BRADFORD, VT – With a chance to clinch the DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region championship at his home track, Jason Gray made the most of the opportunity. The East Thetford, VT driver led all 40 laps to win the East Region finale at Bear Ridge Speedway and his first DIRTcar Sportsman East Region title.
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
Londonderry appoints selectboard member, talks Williams Dam
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Selectboard held a special meeting on Saturday, July 13, to appoint a new board member to take the seat left vacant by Melissa Brown’s recent resignation. James Ameden Jr., who was born and raised in Londonderry, was appointed after receiving 120 votes against Steve Twitchell’s 64 votes.
NYSP warns of text scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York State Police has received multiple reports of smishing text scams. NYSP warns those in the community that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames or passwords.
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