Vermont man places 3rd in World Beard and Moustache Championships
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A moustachioed Vermont man competed at the world beard and moustache championships on Thursday. Troy Headrick won 3rd place in the Dali category, paying tribute to Spanish artist Salvador Dali’s iconic facial hair.
3rd of July waterfront fireworks show carries on despite Thursday rain flashes
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A First Alert Weather Day threatened the 3rd of July fireworks on the Burlington Waterfront, but the evening played out with a big bang by the end of the night. “The rain doesn’t
July 3rd Fireworks Live on SkyWatch3 Cameras
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Watch the Burlington waterfront fireworks show from your phone, tablet, computer browser, and on YouTube with WCAX SkyWatch3 cameras. WCAX has the largest camera network with 10 cameras across the region, including three
Burlington Waterfront back open for July 3rd celebrations
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Burlington Waterfront is back open for the July 3rd celebrations following evacuation orders out of the area. The city issued the evacuation notice during the heavy rain just after 6:00 p.m., but
Vermont apiarist lives for the bees
SAINT ALBANS TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – For Mike Palmer, the buzz in town is six miles away. He’s leading a caravan of volunteers to a place in Saint Albans town that he loves. “It’s an apiary, a
New education foundation formula is a win for many districts
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s new education reform law has stirred up a number of concerns on everything from potential school closures to increased bus times for students. But certain districts will also be looking forward to
Volunteers refurbish graves of Danville’s Revolutionary War heroes
NORTH DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – “We the people…” The first words of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution — and now the title for a year-long WCAX project to celebrate and commemorate 250 years of American history.
Rutland sculpture to honor Gift of Life volunteers
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Just like its Marble City moniker, Rutland has long put its history into stone. That’s no different for the latest addition to its Sculpture Trail, recognizing the volunteers who led to a national
Dartmouth’s Hopkins Center set to open by September
HANOVER (WCAX) – Construction is moving forward on Dartmouth’s new Hopkins Center for the Arts. The $123-million expansion of the performing arts center will include new recital halls, dance and acting studios, and a new state-of-the-art theater.
Free meal group moves to Burlington’s City Hall Park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Faced with complaints from Burlington businesses — and a mid-July deadline from the City Council — a program that provides free meals to Burlington’s homeless has vacated the Marketplace Garage. Just after 1