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Adirondack Park Agency approves 10-megawatt Crown Point solar facility
Solar array marks ninth permitted in the Champlain Valley. The Adirondack Park Agency on Thursday approved its ninth solar project permit in the Champlain Valley. The latest APA approval is for a 10-megawatt solar array with panels on about 33 acres on either side of Vineyard Road in the town of Crown Point.
Central New Yorker Trying to Avoid Storm Captures Stunning Shot
A Central New Yorker trying to avoid the storm may have captured some of the best pictures as it rolled over Oneida Lake in Sylvan Beach. New York experienced Mother Nature and all her fury as the remnant of Hurricane Beryl battered most of the state. A record number of 42 tornado warnings were issued, 6 confirmed twisters touched down and that number may increase as crews continue to survey the damage.
Elders turn to volunteers for pet care assistance
John Chittenden lives in a small apartment in Shelburne with his two cats, Bam Bam and Pebbles. They’re siblings — Bam Bam is territorial and acts like Garfield the cat, while Pebbles is more gentle. “She likes to sit with me and watch TV with me or listen...
See drone video of Vermont communities devastated by flash flooding
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Several communities in Vermont were dealt devastating blows by the latest round of severe weather to impact northern New England on Wednesday. WPTZ, WMTW's sister station in Burlington, Vermont, reported that several towns, including Plainfield and Richmond, suffered more damage than most, with homes washed away, roads ruined and cars destroyed.
Burial mix-up at Burlington cemetery has 2 grieving families at odds
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A burial mix-up at Burlington’s Lakeview Cemetery now has two grieving families in a legal fight. The ashes of two young men-- brothers-- were put in the wrong spot. Colin Flanders wrote the story for Seven Days. He walked our Darren Perron through what happened....
Substance use summit kicks off next week in Essex Junction
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - Coming Together: A Substance Use Addiction Summit is one week away. Organizers say it’s the only event in Vermont where every advocate working to end the opioid crisis attends. It’s free and for everyone. Speakers include those who have beaten addiction, whose boots...
Several Burlington beaches closed due to E. Coli from flooding
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Beaches across the region are closed on Friday because of high levels of E. coli related to the recent flooding. In Vermont, Oakledge Park, Blanchard Beach and Leddy Beach are closed after the Winooski River flooded and started draining into Lake Champlain. The City Parks Department...
Phil Scott will not race at Thunder Road Governor's Cup following flooding
BARRE, Vt. — For the second year in a row, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott will not be racing in his namesake race in Barre. Scott's office confirmed with NBC5 that he will not be participating in the 45th Vermont Governor's Cup at Thunder Road Speedbowl in Barre on Thursday night because of the flooding and cleanup efforts from Wednesday night's storm.
Under water: Read VTDigger’s full coverage of Vermont’s latest flooding disaster
Reporters fanned out across the state Thursday to capture stories of damage and recovery. Read the story on VTDigger here: Under water: Read VTDigger’s full coverage of Vermont’s latest flooding disaster.
Hurricane Beryl barrels through Vermont, flooding concerns in western Mass
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The remnants of Hurricane Beryl has been blamed for severe flooding and damage just north of us in Vermont. Tonight, we’re looking into potential concerns over high river levels impacting us here in western Mass like we saw last year. Scenes from Vermont on Thursday...
Intervale farmers race rising floodwaters to salvage crops for 2nd year
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Farm fields in Burlington’s Intervale are once again underwater. Farmers and volunteers Thursday morning raced against rising waters from the Winooski River to salvage some of their crops in what has become an all too familiar sight. It was a race against the river Thursday...
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