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Free flood cleanup supplies available in Vermont this weekend
On Friday, eight cars drove up to a Red Cross tent and trailer on Route 2 in Plainfield to pick up cleaning supplies, garbage bags, shovels, and flashlights. Tonja Cochran drove there with a friend. She’s trying to find a place to move — the floods washed away most of her property and she’s worried her home won’t withstand the next rainfall.
Vermont institutions affected by global IT outage
Vermont was among the states affected by a faulty update to Windows servers that wreaked havoc around the world Friday morning, disrupting hospitals, airlines and governments. At Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, early-morning flights were delayed for hours as United, American Airlines, and Delta repaired their systems. The airport’s own services, which run separately from airlines, were unaffected.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
New Hampshire governor signs bill banning transgender girls from girls' sports
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures.The bill passed by the Republican-led Legislature would require schools to designate all teams as either girls, boys or coed, with eligibility determined based on students' birth certificates "or other evidence." Supporters of the legislation said they wanted to protect girls from being injured by larger and stronger transgender athletes.Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness...
Weston Theater Company presents “Pippin”
WESTON, Vt. – Weston Theater Company takes audiences on a magical quest for the meaning of life in “Pippin,” playing at Weston’s Walker Farm Theater from July 24 – Aug 17. Unleash your imagination and join the company as they journey the world over to...
Pets with Potential: Meet Reese, Tinkerbell and Oliver
PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - This week’s Pets with Potential are two dogs and a cat waiting at the Rutland County Humane Society for their forever homes. Reese is a 2-year-old hound mix currently in foster care. Staff members describe her as an incredibly active and energetic gal who loves an adventure. She will thrive in an active and social environment that can match her high energy levels. Her history with cats, other dogs, and kids is unknown. If you’re looking for an enthusiastic companion, Reese could be the furry friend for you.
Essex Starbucks location becomes second in Vermont to win a union election
Essex Junction, VT — The workers at the Starbucks Essex store joined Starbucks Workers United with a 16 to 6 person vote on Monday night. The Essex partners will join a growing nationwide movement of 10,500 baristas at 460 Starbucks locations working together to bring justice to the workplace.
Essex Junction City Council approves Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan report
ESSEX JUNCTION — The Essex Junction Community Vision & Strategic Action Plan is one step further after City Council approved the 32-page report July 17. City communications and strategic initiatives director Ashley Snellenberger joined the meeting to discuss updates to the project, which aims to imagine the future of Essex Junction and to provide achievable targets in the next five years for city growth and development.
Clark 'Fragile Beauty' Exhibit Profits from Direct Light
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the Clark Art Institute's newest exhibits makes the light that shines through the tall window panes in the Michael Pavilion part of the exhibit. The light-filled pavilion looks out over the museum's three-tiered reflecting pool and the surrounding mountains. The exhibit, "Fragile Beauty" fills...
Select Board takes no action on building reuse com.
WILMINGTON — The Select Board discussed a new plan for the reuse of town buildings at their July 15 meeting, beginning with a memo from Town Manager Eric Slagle to the board. Slagle created this memo to answer questions regarding the reuse of town buildings that would soon become...
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