Residents of Quebec border community react to impending trade war
SUTTON, Quebec (WCAX) – President Donald Trump late on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Canada. Still, the looming possibility of tariffs has many residents of Quebec on edge. In the ski
How will trade war impact regions fuel prices?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – President Donald Trump late on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Canada. If and when those tariffs take effect, our region could see an increase in prices at
Vt. communities with tiniest schools push back against education reform plan
PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) – Some communities with Vermont’s tiniest schools are pushing back on the governor’s plan to overhaul the state school system. Many fear that consolidating school districts in the name of affordability could end local
Community trust reaches goal to buy South Strafford general store
SOUTH STRAFFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont music sensation Noah Kahan’s favorite general store is getting a new lease on life. The long-time owners Sue and Melvin Coburn are retiring after 47 years and needed a buyer or
Vt. state’s attorneys say they are swamped with cases the state should handle
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Some Vermont prosecutors say they’re struggling to keep up with caseloads and are calling on other state agencies to help pick up the slack. Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage has served as
NH, Vt. ‘sanctuary cities’ face renewed scrutiny
LEBANON, Vt. (WCAX) – Lawmakers in New Hampshire are taking steps to end what are known as “sanctuary cities” in the Granite State. It comes as municipalities across the region are waiting to see if the Trump
Burlington Walgreens to close in March
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – One of Burlington’s only remaining Walgreens is set to shutter permanently. The store and pharmacy on Farrel Street will close on March 19th, according to a pamphlet handed out to customers. Locations in
New York AG tells hospitals to continue transgender care after Trump’s executive order
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday told hospitals that they would be violating state law if they stop offering gender-affirming care for people under age 19 in response to an executive
Colchester man sentenced for pandemic fraud, narcotics trafficking
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal authorities say a Colchester man has been sentenced to over five years in prison for narcotics trafficking, wire fraud, and money laundering. Andrew Hollins, also known as Andrew Jones, was sentenced in
NY driver will not face charges from fatal pedestrian crash
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) – Police say a Clinton County driver will not face charges stemming from a fatal pedestrian crash last fall. It happened on the afternoon of October 2 at the intersection of Brand Hollow Road