This Day in History: September 18, 1986 and 1995

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On September 18th, 1986, the Berlin Mall held its grand opening celebration. Like many big commercial projects in Vermont, the mall had faced opposition from environmental groups and townspeople who wanted to protect

Danville celebrates new train station on rail trail

DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – An open house for a new stop along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail kicks off on Thursday. The town of Danville and the train station committee are celebrating the completion of the Danville

Burlington Baroque Festival kicks off for second year

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – On Thursday, the Burlington Baroque Festival kicks off for its second year. The four-day event presents concerts of historically informed performance in Burlington. There are four concerts from Thursday through Sunday. The festival

Annual Wait-A-Thon fundraiser kicks off in Winooski

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) – The annual Wait-A-Thon kicks off at Waterworks on Thursday night to raise money for sick children. Celebs like state Senator Thomas Chittenden, musician Paul “Franzzy” Ranz, and WCAX’s very own general manager, Jay

Fairlee route partially closed for culvert repair

FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) – A quick traffic alert for drivers in Fairlee. Beginning Thursday at 7 a.m., Route 244 will be closed to all traffic. Specifically, the stretch between Quinibeck Road and Fern Hill Lane. The Agency

Two people face charges after Brattleboro drug bust

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) – Two people are facing drug charges after a bust in Brattleboro. On Wednesday, Brattleboro police executed a search warrant at the Colonial Hotel as part of an investigation into alleged drug activity. Police