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Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
Fall into fall with these 30 September arts-and-entertainment events in Vermont
There’s something about September that inspires creativity. Earth, Wind & Fire hoped you remembered dancing in September. “Try to Remember” from “The Fantasticks” mined similarly nostalgic territory. Kurt Weill wasn’t exactly a sentimental ol’ fool, but his “September Song” hits a deep, reflective vibe. Sure, the month’s popularity in song has a lot...
Health officials say EEE risk high in some areas
VERMONT — Health officials are strongly recommending people in towns at high risk for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) avoid spending time outdoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to avoid mosquitoes that could carry the virus. If going outdoors, taking steps to prevent mosquito bites is essential, officials said.
Vermont H.S. sports scores for Saturday, Aug. 31: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school fall season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf and cross-country running. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
High School Huddle Week 1: Friday Games
It was a great night of football games across Vermont to kick off Week 1. We also got our High School Huddle show started. To see much of the action from the night, watch the above video. Below are all the scores from Friday night’s games. To see which play won our “Play of the […]
What To Do: Saturday, August 31
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Happy Labor Day weekend! Let’s take a look at what to do this Saturday. Celebrate the holiday weekend at Mount Snow Resort for their 29th annual brewers festival. Local breweries will be pouring a variety beers and ciders, food vendors will be onsite, and live music will be performed by Jeff Tuohy from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Vermont Brewery Celebrates 20 Years of Double IPA
STOWE, Vt. — Vermont's iconic hazy beer is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Alchemist — located in Stowe — is celebrating 20 years of Heady Topper, its double IPA beer that has brought beer enthusiasts from far and wide. The brewery has been celebrating since last fall...
WTSA NEWS FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 30th 2024
On Wednesday, health officials in Vermont issued a warning advising residents in specific towns to limit their outdoor activities during the evening hours to protect themselves from Eastern Equine Encephalitis OR TRIPLE E (EEE). This rare yet severe illness is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Authorities recommend that individuals in high-risk areas, such as Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester, and Swanton, remain indoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Towns classified as moderate risk include Milton, Vergennes, Sudbury, and Whiting, while those deemed low risk are Cornwall, Grand Isle, Highgate, and Fairfield. This advisory follows the announcement from New Hampshire officials on Tuesday regarding the death of a man who had contracted the virus.
BFA standout named 2024 Vermont high school football preseason player of the year
After a week of voting, Burlington Free Press readers have picked this year's Vermont high school football preseason player of the year: Corey McNulty of BFA-St. Albans McNulty, a senior who plays defensive end and tight end, tallied 27.81% of the 3,826 votes cast in online voting that began last Friday and...
'We had a rough year'
Checking in with a Plainfield couple that suffered back-to-back years of major flood damage to their home. Plus, testing ramps up for a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus, a new COVID booster vaccine will soon be available in Vermont, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it mistakenly donated money to an anti-abortion group, a Vermont-based think tank describes its plans to dramatically increase the state population over the next 11 years, and the Department of Corrections pilots a new strategy to increase court attendance and reduce recidivism. And, in a slightly altered form, we bring back—the sports report.
Winooski's Wicked Wings to Close
After 14 years in various locations, Wicked Wings will close this weekend. The final day for the casual restaurant and bar at 211 Main Street in Winooski will be Sunday, September 1 — or sooner if they run out of food, co-owner Collin Sourdiff told Seven Days on Friday morning.
Field Hockey Drops Season Opener to Lafayette
EASTON, Pa. – Lineke Spaans 26th minute goal proved to be the difference as Lafayette (1-0) defeated Vermont (0-1) at Rappolt Field on Friday night. It was a slow start tonight- we took too long to settle into the match and by the time we did, had to dig ourselves out," said head coach Kate Pfeifer. "Some good moments, and plenty of work to do."
After a string of violent crimes, Burlington residents are questioning the city's safety
Burlington residents are left with concerns and questions in the wake of a few weeks of violent crimes throughout the city. The fatal shooting of Teville Williams outside Red Square Aug. 24 was just one incident of gun-related violence in the Queen City in August. This is the first homicide in Burlington in 2024. While police so far is investigating the shooting as an isolated incident, it comes in a summer where the city has seen a...
Burlington’s Red Square reopens with enhanced safety measures
BURLINGTON, Vt. — One week after a deadly shooting outside its doors, Red Square, a popular bar on Church Street, reopened on Thursday night. The shooting, which resulted in one man’s death, has left the downtown community in shock. In response, the bar is implementing more changes to enhance visitor safety.
Here are six events coming to Colchester this month
Details: UVM Extension Gardener Volunteers will be working in the library gardens most Saturdays, May to September. Please interrupt them with your questions. When: 3-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Sept. 1. Where: Champlain Valley Exposition. Details: Concerts, amusement park rides, monster trucks, concessions, agricultural...
Vermont union workers cry foul over immigration service center layoffs
Unionized workers in Vermont with the federal agency responsible for processing immigration and asylum paperwork claim they are being forced to turn their jobs over to nonunion labor. Members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Center is laying off...
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