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WCAX’s Gary Sadowsky honored with Seven Daysies award
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Seven Days readers made their pick for Best Local TV Personality, and it’s our very own Gary Sadowsky!. This is Gary’s first Seven Daysies win in his 33-year career at WCAX-TV. He beat out four others for the honor, including our own Darren Perron.
Little league makes it big: Colchester 10U baseball team sets sights on regionals
COLCHESTER — Colchester’s little league 10U baseball team clinched its first-ever state championship title this past weekend. This coming weekend, they’ll head to the regional final. The boys, ages eight through 10, are headed to Rhode Island for regionals, which is the highest-level game series available for...
St. Johnsbury woman escapes injury in Libby Road crash
ST. JOHNSBURY — On July 31, at approximately 8:53 a.m., Kelsi Buck, 23, of St. Johnsbury, was involved in a single-vehicle accident on Libby Road. According to the Vermont State Police, Buck was driving north when her 2020 Ford Edge hit a washed-out section of the roadway. While trying...
The Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival continues with 32nd season at Chandler Center for the Arts
RANDOLPH—The Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival continues with its 32nd season at Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph with its second part following its successful visit in April with the string trio version of the Bach Goldberg Variations. The Festival musicians arrive again the week of Aug. 5.
Junior League of Champlain Valley to host recruitment events
CHITTENDEN COUNTY — The Junior League of Champlain Valley is holding three recruitment events in August. The Junior League of Champlain Valley focuses on volunteering and building leadership and professional skills of local women. The organization founded Chittenden County's first diaper bank in 2018, which is now run by...
How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.
Democratic Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, is facing an Aug. 13 challenge from farmer Amanda Ellis-Thurber. Read the story on VTDigger here: How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate..
Montpelier officials seek public input on proposed recreation and wellness center plan
Since 2018, officials in Montpelier, Vermont have been assessing how and whether a new recreation and wellness facility should be built or if the current center should be renovated. The first of three meetings was held recently to get public input on a proposed plan to rebuild the rec center at a new site.
Meet 3 Vermonters competing in the Paris Olympics
Did you know? You can root for three Vermonters this Olympic Games, happening until Aug. 11 in Paris. Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Ilona Maher and Billy Bender are members of Team USA. There are a total of 592 athletes representing the United States in Paris this year. Elle Purrier St....
Lock it up: Harwood memo outlines new phone-free school rules
With the first day of school less than a month away, principals at Harwood Union Middle/High School have announced details for the new school policy to keep students’ cell phones locked away during the school day in an effort to reduce distractions and improve learning and socializing. On Aug....
State will support board on PCBs
NEWPORT — The North Country Union High School board hosted several of the state’s highest officials at an emergency meeting Monday night. The purpose was to discuss what to do if levels of PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) in the wing housing most classrooms are not cut sufficiently after current mitigation efforts are completed in mid-August. The main question on the table was, will students be able to have in-person instruction when school opens, or will there be a return to remote learning while work to reduce PCB contamination continues….
Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl: Vermont, New Hampshire rosters, streaming info for 2024 game
The 2024 Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl is almost here. The 71st summer classic is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3 at Dave Wolk Stadium on the campus of Vermont State University Castleton. The gridiron showdown between recently graduated all-star seniors from Vermont and New Hampshire is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. The Shrine...
Leo & Company café and market opens in the Essex Experience
ESSEX TOWN — A new spot for healthy and fresh breakfast and lunch options has opened in the Essex Experience. Leo & Company is the newest one-stop shop for sandwich, salad, juice and smoothie options that are locally-sourced and nutritious. The café and market opened last week, occupying the space of the former Sweet Clover Market, which operated as a health foods market for over 17 years in Essex before closing earlier this year.
Burglary leads to drug and gun charges
NEWPORT — A North Troy homeowner called police on July 23 to say someone had broken into his house while he and his wife were on a three-day camping trip. According to Vermont State Police Trooper Anthony Rice the caller said he left home on July 19 and returned home around 4:30 p.m. on July 22.
Lucia Campriello steps in as next Hula CEO
Experienced leader, community builder and doer sets sights on plans for Hula’s future. Vermont Business Magazine Hula founders Roxanne and Russ Scully today announced the selection of Lucia Campriello, an experienced business and non-profit leader, as Hula’s next President and CEO. Lucia takes over for founding CEO, Rob Lair who has led the dynamic and multifaceted organization since its launch in 2020. Lair will continue to serve as Managing Director of the Fund at Hula as well as extending his leadership to the Ride Your Bike development project directed at addressing Burlington’s acute housing needs. Campriello joined Hula in September of 2023 as Chief Growth Officer to develop and drive strategic initiatives to extend the organization's impact.
Grace Potter Reunites With Ex-Husband & Ex-Bandmate Matthew Burr On ‘All-Requests Night’ At Grand Point North
Grace Potter revived her Grand Point North event after a five-year hiatus as a concert series she headlined this past weekend at Waterfront Park in Burlington, Vermont. Potter’s first of two shows came on Saturday, July 27 and saw her joined by former husband and Grace Potter & the Nocturnals founding drummer Matthew Burr at the end of her main set.
International Roster of ACT Stars Ready to Invade White Mountain for Milton CAT 250
Barre, VT — The international American-Canadian Tour returns to their favorite New Hampshire stomping grounds at White Mountain Motorsports Park to take on the longest and richest event of the season at the popular North Woodstock oval. Saturday, August 3 brings the 7th annual Milton CAT Midsummer Classic 250 to the White Mountain highbanks with a $10,000 prize waiting in victory lane with one of the Northeast’s newest marquee events that is once again ready to make history!
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