Burke prepares to launch rental registry to track rental properties
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) – Town officials in Burke are preparing to launch their new rental registry. It’s meant to keep track of the number of short and long-term rental properties in town. Starting July 1st, owners of
Made in Vermont: Melissa Collins
ALBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) – Melissa Collins has loved music for a long time. “I just love making things and I love creating things,” she says with a smile. But, it wasn’t until more recently that she realized
76th annual Vergennes Memorial Day parade honors fallen service members
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) – This marked the 76th year of the Vergennes Memorial Day parade, which is not only a day of fanfare and fun but also a reminder that when it comes to service members, all
Colchester police investigating string of suspicious brush fires
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Police in Colchester are investigating a string of suspicious brush fires that they believe are connected. Crews responded to the first report around 3:30 p.m. Monday on Bay Road. Police say they took
Colleagues call death of Mazza the end of an era in Montpelier
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Family members, constituents and colleagues are remembering Colchester-Grand Isle Sen. Dick Mazza, who died over the weekend at the age of 84. Colleagues say his passing represents the end of an era in
Vt. couple’s Memorial Day mission to clean up veterans’ graves
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – The biggest cemetery in St. Albans got a Memorial Day makeover thanks to a local couple. On the windy Monday morning, Jessica Roupe and her husband, Chris, worked row by row, scrubbing
98-year-old N.Y. veteran looks back on his service during World War 2
MINEVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX) – A World War 2 veteran in New York who’s almost 100 years old is telling his story this Memorial Day. 98-year-old John Neggia remembers the frigid nights fighting during World War 2. “If
Rifle connected to teens who helped defend key bridge in Battle of Plattsburgh
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – This Memorial Day we are learning more about a rifle rich with history dating back to the War of 1812 that is on display at the Clinton County Historical Museum. The story behind
Vt. police say chronic littering culprit caught, fined
FAIRFAX, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont police have identified the person they say is responsible in a case of chronic littering in Franklin County. In February, we told you about efforts to clean up scenic areas in Georgia
Hundreds gather for annual St. Albans Memorial Day parade
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – Hundreds of people gathered in downtown St. Albans on this Memorial Day to honor those who have served with a parade and ceremony. Rail City resident and longtime Franklin County prosecutor Jim