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Data shows how one large contractor carted away thousands of tons of flood debris
A major national contractor removed about 6,000 tons — as well as an additional amount measuring roughly 1,860 cubic yards — of flood-damaged debris last year. Read the story on VTDigger here: Data shows how one large contractor carted away thousands of tons of flood debris.
This is Our Home: Wolcott, VT
WOLCOTT, Vt. — The town of Wolcott, VT, located in Lamoille County, is home to one of the last covered bridges to carry railroad traffic in the United States. University of Vermont professor and director of Historic Preservation, Robert McCullough, says the latus truss engineering of the Fisher Covered Railroad Bridge makes it an impressive structure.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife to hold new training course for hunting instructors
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Fish and Wildlife is offering a new instructor training course for aspiring hunting, trapper, or bow hunting teachers in Vermont, according to a new press release. Training is scheduled on Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the department's office in Montpelier, expected...
Music and fun fill the air in Stowe this weekend
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - If you are looking for something to do this weekend stop by the Homegrown in Vermont Music Festival. This is the music festival’s first year thrown by Spruce Peak Arts. Its a two-day celebration of local artists and musicians with various vendors with the organization. The music begins at noon on the village green at Spruce Peak all live performances. As well as fun family activities for families like making slime, vortex cannons, mini banjos and face painting.
Valley Village staff receive long-term care awards
TOWNSHEND, Vt. – This week, three team members from Valley Village senior housing (formerly known as Valley Cares) were recognized with excellence awards at the Vermont Health Care Association’s annual award ceremony at the Spruce Peak Lodge in Stowe, Vt. Valley Village’s management and staff were awarded as Assisted Living Administrator of the Year, the Dietary and Housekeeping Services Director of the Year, and the Administrative Assistant of the Year.
Tree planting aims to combat Thatcher Book erosion at Hope Davey Park
Efforts to address erosion along the Thatcher Brook at Hope Davey Park and improve habitat for wood turtles and other species got a boost recently with a project involving two nonprofit groups, students from Southeast Asia, and Waterbury town officials and volunteers. On May 20, a volunteer crew assembled by...
Flood the Streets with Art July 10 and 11
Local groups plan to flood downtown Montpelier with art to celebrate “resiliency and hope on the one-year anniversary of the Montpelier Flood,” a press release states. The flood happened last summer on July 10 and 11, and so on this July 10 and 11, the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, along with Montpelier Alive, the Center for Arts and Learning, the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, and the T.W. Wood Gallery plans to welcome community members and artists to create temporary chalk art installations on city sidewalks throughout the event. It is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Montpelier.
Waterbury Arts Fest returns for 23rd year
WATERBURY, Vt. — Waterbury's party of the summer is back!. The 23rd annual Waterbury Arts Fest will return to Railroad Street in the historic downtown area on July 12 and 13. Gates to the celebration open at 5 p.m. on Friday. The event features a variety of cuisine, lawn...
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