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Isham Barn brings storytellers, filmmakers to Williston
The Isham Barn Theater on the Isham Family Farm is hosting a live storytelling event, “Barn Yarns,” on July 11. Billed as “an evening of Vermont’s finest storytellers,” the event will bring Bill Shubart, Mark Redmond, Bill Torrey, Britt Flynn, Dennis McSorley and others to the stage.
Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner
Unrelated to the ownership change, the United States Postal Service has recently decided to end its contract with the store, according to the former owner. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner.
Colchester holds 53rd annual Independence Day parade
Colchester’s annual Independence Day parade entered its 53rd year this Fourth of July. This year’s parade was held in honor of State Senator Dick Mazza of Colchester, who passed away in May. The parade included floats from several community organizations, local businesses and politicians. Youth organizations like local scout troops and sports teams got in on the action too, including Colchester’s own District 1 Little League champion softball team.
Colchester celebrating with 4th of July fireworks
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - From food trucks to live music, Fourth of July festivities continue around our region, including Bayside Park in Colchester. The crew from Northstar Fireworks is behind Thursday night’s Colchester display. Andy Pond, one of the lead shooters for the show, says they brought more than...
Nurses call off strike, announce tentative deal with UVM Medical Center
In a press release Wednesday night, the union said it had secured a 23% salary increase for its nurses. Read the story on VTDigger here: Nurses call off strike, announce tentative deal with UVM Medical Center.
Milton paradegoers celebrate holiday’s unity of purpose
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Milton residents gathered Thursday for the annual Independence Day parade. From traditionalists to daredevils, it was a parade to remember for all ages. “This is my first parade ever -- 79 years--old,” said Milton’s John Perrotte. “It’s overwhelming to see the amount of people from the town who join in and the old cars, the tractors --it’s just beautiful.”
Lakes Region Girl Scouts explore STEM through new van program
BEDFORD – Local Girl Scouts now have an additional opportunity to learn more about geodes, how to see in the dark, LEGO structures, paper airplanes and polymer clay through the council’s science, technology, engineering and math program, brought to them by a special STEM on-the-go van. Girl Scouts...
Milton man arrested on multiple warrants, provides false information during traffic stop
MILTON — Vermont State Police apprehended a 40-year-old man on multiple arrest warrants after a routine traffic stop on Interstate 89 North on July 3. Eric Badore of Colchester was identified as a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for speeding at mile marker 101.8 around 1:20 p.m. Known...
Police searching for missing Vermont teen
GRAFTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are asking the public for help finding a missing Vermont teen. Vermont State Police say Ethan Whitten, 18, of Grafton, was last seen Wednesday at about 3 p.m. near Brookline Road. Troopers say Whitten’s disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his...
Dunkin' picks Burlington market to debut Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso
BURLINGTON, Vt. — There are only two states in the country where you can try the Dunkin' Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso, and Vermont is one of them. The new iced beverage is being tested in the Burlington, Vermont market. It is also making its debut in Detroit, Michigan. The...
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