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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.
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...
'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.
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.
Burlington will install 200 new EV charging stations over the next seven years
Burlington will increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations available in the city by six times over the next seven years, thanks to a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant went to Burlington Electric Department, which plans to use the money to install 153 Level 2 and 47 Level 3 fast chargers at about 85 public sites throughout Burlington. Darren Springer, BED general manager, said Burlington will go from having three...
Guilford man jailed for alleged assault
Guilford man arrested for alleged assault, strangulation in Townshend. A Guilford man will spend the Labor Day holiday weekend at Southern State Correctional in Springfield without bail after being arrested on assault charges. Randy Jacobs, 47, is accused of attacking, strangling and restraining someone at their home on Shirley Circle...
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...
“Big Money” Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
Friday's Mega Millions drawing was a lucky one for a lottery player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in New York from Friday's drawing. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and had the Mega Ball....
My Place opens first hotel in Vermont
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, VT in Randolph Center, VT. It is the first My Place property to open in Vermont and 74th open and operating My Place property in the U.S. The hotel is owned by Randolph Hospitality LLC and was developed by Realty Development Services LLC. It is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, which manages two other My Place properties.
Help Develop the Strategies That Will Shape Southern Vermont’s Economic Future: CEDS Public Input Sessions Announced
Southern VT: Community volunteers, municipal leaders, business owners, and others are invited to attend a series of sessions to review and discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Southern Vermont Zone Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will take place around the region on September 25 and 26. Attendees will be asked for their feedback on the proposed objectives and strategies that will help shape the next 5 years of our region’s economic strategy.
Milton man overcomes disabilities to become a regular skateboarder in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For the 11th year in a row, the annual "A_Dog Day" event will be held at the Andy "A_Dog" Williams skatepark at the Burlington waterfront. "A_Dog" Williams passed away in 2012, after a battle with leukemia. From 12 to 8 p.m., the "A_Dog" event will raise...
Police are investigating after theft at McDonald Farm Stand
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police are investigating a theft at the McDonald Farm Stand in Danville. They say earlier Friday evening, owners of the farm stand reported that a man had entered the stand and stolen the cashbox. Security footage captured this image of the individual. The suspect...
Local Wallingford statue badly vandalized; police continue search for suspects
Wallingford, VT. – After a beloved statue was vandalized earlier this week, the Wallingford community is searching for answers. Wallingford’s Boy with the Leaking Boot statue has been in town since 1898, and was damaged sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The statue has since been removed for repairs, but Wallingford residents are still calling this act of vandalism heartbreaking.
Man arrested in St. Johnsbury for possessing crack cocaine
St. Johnsbury, VT. – A 26-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after troopers on patrol discovered he was in possession of crack cocaine. Devin Campbell-Reid was part of a group that officers found patrolling near Railroad Street and Portland Street. Police say that, during a consensual encounter with the group, they discovered Campbell-Reid was keeping possible cocaine on his person.
Bringing a legacy back to life: Cy Sloane exhibit begins at Saint Michael’s on Sept. 6
A new art exhibit at Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Art Gallery will honor the work of the first art professor on campus, Cyril “Cy” Sloane. Sloane came to Saint Michael’s in the 1950s, and he served as a professor until 1978. After that, he was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus and continued his association with the College until his death in 1989.
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