You Can Quote Me: May 19, 2024

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On this “You Can Quote Me,” that’s a wrap on the Vermont legislative session. Our Calvin Cutler joins Darren Perron to break down the big bills that passed, the ones that didn’t and

Vermont theaters win federal grants to support the arts

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Six Vermont theaters are receiving federal funding to help support arts programs in the state. The grants are part of a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Vermont Arts

Howard Dean says he will not run for governor of Vermont

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WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Howard Dean says he will not run for governor of Vermont. The Democrat made the announcement from Waterbury on Monday morning. Dean was Vermont’s longest-serving governor and was reportedly considering running again more

Green Mountain Transit bus fares resume

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Starting Monday, catching the bus in Chittenden County will cost you. Green Mountain Transit is resuming bus fares on Monday, and paying for a ride will look different than it used to. The

Essex Junction road closure

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ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – A traffic alert to keep in mind today as construction continues, making already slow traffic in Five Corners even slower. Maple Street near the Railroad Street intersection will be closed Monday evening.

Vt. bass fishing season kicks off

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Fish and Wildlife is boasting a hot start to the bass fishing season. Vermont’s catch-and-release bass fishing season is now underway. With warm weather, minimal boat traffic, and plenty of fish, Fish

Circus Smirkus founder to release memoir

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The age-old saying ‘run off and join the circus’ sat well with Circus Smirkus founder Rob Mermin, who is releasing a memoir at the end of May. Mermin is a Vermont native who