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Vermont seeks federal damage assessment for floods caused by Hurricane Beryl’s remnants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont is seeking an assessment to determine whether last week’s flooding, which damaged homes, knocked down bridges and washed out roads, qualifies for a federal disaster declaration and aid. The flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl happened a year after the state experienced...
Vermont State Police investigating vandalism at FAA building
WASHINGTON — The Vermont State Police are investigating a case of vandalism that caused issues at a federal building in the state. VSP said they received a report of significant vandalism at the Federal Aviation Administration building on Cyr Heights in Washington over the weekend. Investigators believe the acts...
Home tour of the week: A $445,000 ranch in Colchester with three bedrooms
This ranch style home in Colchester includes a fenced in backyard and an attached one car garage. Inside the home, a galley-style kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops awaits. Bedrooms: 3. Price: $445,000. HIGHLIGHTS: gas fireplace, hardwood flooring. Listed by Livian Vermont, KW Vermont.
Trump assassination attempt: See our special digital Burlington Free Press newspaper edition
Coverage of the shooting at former President Trump's rally in Pennsylvania was limited in Sunday's printed edition due to our deadlines. We have updated and expanded the Nation & World Extra section in your Sunday eNewspaper with special coverage of the shooting – you can see eight full pages of coverage now in section NN of your eNewspaper. Ongoing live coverage can always be found at burlingtonfreepress.com.
Champlain all-stars roll to back-to-back Vermont Little league softball state titles
Ace Irie Shedd opened the game with a called third strike. She also scored the final run to seal the mercy-rule victory. From the first pitch to its last, Shedd, along with her teammates, came ready to play, as the 10-12-year-old Champlain all-stars cruised to the second of back-to-back Vermont Little League softball state championships following Saturday's 10-0 triumph over Connecticut Valley at Roger Woods Field at Burlington's Schifilliti Park.
Do Good Fest benefit concert raises $110K
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The 10th annual Do Good Festival raised more than $110,000 for charity. The money from the weekend festival will go to the Howard Center and the cancer patient fund Branches of Hope. Some 6,500 people attended the Saturday concert on the lawn of National Life in...
Plainfield community torn apart by devastating floods
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — It's been just days since another round of devastating floods washed through communities across our region. Now, towns and cities across Vermont and New York are leftpicking up the pieces, again, just a year after recovering from the July 2023 floods. Plainfield, Vermont, is one community...
3-year-old dead after being found unconscious in pool
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a child has died after being found unconscious in a pool. Brattleboro Police and EMS responded to a residence off Old Guilford Road for a report of a 3-year-old who was unresponsive after being found in a pool. Crews transported the child to the...
Young artists art parade and gallery walk
LUDLOW, Vt. – Young artists from Ludlow, Cavendish, Proctorsville, Mount Holly, and Chester are invited to attend Art Adventures workshops with Fletcher Farm School for the Art and Crafts. Wonderful local school teachers Marcia Dockum, Rachel Karner, Christa Valente, and Piper Strong have volunteered their time to keep art alive during the summer. The two workshops will bring together 15 young artists to participate in five days of workshops culminating in an art parade and gallery walk on July 19 and July 26, starting at 1 p.m.
Upward Bound Summer Program in full swing
PLATTSBURGH | SUNY Plattsburgh is playing host to some 160 high school students from 15 North Country districts this summer as part of Upward Bound’s annual summer program, now through Aug. 7. A part of TRIO, the federal bundle of programs that includes Student Support Services and Educational Opportunity...
Poutine Challenge returns to Northern Tier
CHAMPLAIN | The Town of Champlain, Village of Champlain and Village of Rouses Point are bringing a fun twist to local dining with the return of the third-annual Poutine challenge. The contest began in July and runs through Aug. 31. There are six participating restaurants:. Sandy’s Deli - 133 Lake...
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Party, a PBS Play Date
PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh PBS is sponsoring a PBS KIDS Play Date party on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. The upcoming Pinkalicious & Peterrific Party will be a PBS KIDS episode morning filled with music, arts and creativity by way of fun activities, free snacks and free books to take home.
Essex Junction traffic report: what to know about the crescent connector project this week
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, paving operations and sidewalk installation for the Crescent Connector Project will continue next week on Park Street and Maple Street. Operations may reduce traffic to one lane on both of these streets throughout the week. Seek alternate routes if possible. This project is expected to be completed by mid-September.
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