Vt. marijuana company questions authority of Cannabis Control Board
DERBY, Vt. (WCAX) – A Vermont cannabis company ordered to halt operations is questioning the authority of the state board that gave the order. Derby-based Holland Cannabis is currently fighting to stay in business after the Vermont
‘Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
TUFTONBORO, N.H. (AP) — With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings. During the busy Memorial Day weekend and shortly afterward, at least
Stuck in Vermont: Planting peonies to keep Burlington beautiful
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A Burlington man has spent decades dedicated to keeping Burlington beautiful. Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger introduces you to the Johnny Appleseed of peonies in this edition of “Stuck in Vermont.” Watch the video
Efforts to address child poverty in New York’s North Country
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Nonprofits say more New York children are living in poverty than state numbers reflect, and thousands of families are struggling to keep their heads above water. “This is an issue that we need
Do Democrats have the votes to override governor’s vetoes?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Can Vermont lawmakers strike out the governor’s red pen? The House and Senate will return to Montpelier on Monday, aiming to override the governor’s rejection of seven bills. Vetoes were not always so
Big changes in Burlington’s South End could bring new housing
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s South End has long been a haven for industry, the arts and commerce, but recent development plans could bring more than 1,000 much-needed housing units to the neighborhood. We’ve reported for years
What to expect at Burlington’s Juneteenth celebration
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Next Wednesday is Juneteenth and there are celebrations across the region in honor of our newest federal holiday. The first of many is in Burlington on Saturday. This is the fourth year the
New law allows Vermont Veterans’ Home to expand, but can it afford to?
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A new law signed by Gov. Phil Scott attempts to expand health care services for veterans in Vermont but it appears our retired service personnel won’t be getting that care anytime soon. Those
Vermont Cannabis Convention underway in Essex Junction
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Cannabis Convention returned to the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction on Friday. This is its sixth year. Attendees can expect 15 speaker sessions with 40+ expert cannabis speakers. Vermont
New Hampshire law raises marriage age
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) – People must now be 18 to get married in New Hampshire. Gov. Chris Sununu signed a number of bills into law on Friday, including one that raises the age of marriage. SB359 raises