Vermont poised to open first state-run cannabis testing lab
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new effort is underway to improve the quality and ensure the potency of Vermont cannabis. A Colchester laboratory will soon be home to the first state-run cannabis testing lab. Three chemists will
Bridport family farm looks to the next generation
BRIDPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – As the number of Vermont dairy farms continues to decline, Vermont agriculture officials say family-owned farms are still viable business models. And that includes one farm in Bridport, which is bucking the trend.
Rutland revitalization effort moves forward
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – Rutland is one step closer to getting the funding to revitalize its downtown. The city’s first-phase filing for its tax increment financing district, or TIF, has received the go-ahead from the Vermont Economic
Vermont Legal Aid says federal cuts could jeopardize access to justice
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Federal funding cuts could make it harder for low-income Vermonters to get legal help. Vermont Legal Aid says it is the only statewide provider of free civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable
60 layoffs confirmed at Gardener’s Supply
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Labor Department has confirmed that it was notified of about 60 layoffs at the Gardener’s Supply Company. They were on site Wednesday, offering help to affected workers to find new jobs
Stefanik tells Canadian leaders to keep the smoke down
WASHINGTON (WCAX) – New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is calling on Canadian leaders to do more to curb wildfire smoke. The entire Northeast region has been smothered in wildfire smoke for the past five days, causing air
Human smuggling suspects arrested in Canada
STANSTEAD, Quebec (WCAX) – Three human smuggling suspects and 50 foreign nationals were arrested in Canada over the weekend, just over the Vermont border. The Canada Border Services Agency or CBSA says it happened Saturday night on
All-fiber network installation to increase internet speed
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – If you’re in St. Johnsbury, your internet will soon be much faster. Fidium announced it’ll begin construction this month on its all-fiber internet network in an effort to connect more than 5,000
Berlin unveils new affordable housing
BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – A central Vermont town ushers in new affordable housing. Wednesday afternoon, Downstreet Housing and Community Development and Evernorth cut the ribbon on the Fox Run Apartments. The three-story building boasts a mix of
Brattleboro police kick off community block party
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – The Brattleboro Police Department is hosting a summertime block party Wednesday night. It’s called Brattleboro Community Connection Night. The family-friendly event will have free food, a bounce house, a dunk tank, games, music,