Art in abundance at Haymaker Bun Company
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Are you interested in checking out some abstract art while enjoying a little snack? You can kill two birds with one stone at Burlington’s James-Beard-nominated Haymaker Bun Company. Inside the bakery, there are
‘Practice Launch 90′ program aims to help open more health practices faster
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Are you frustrated with how long it can take to get a doctor’s appointment? One Vermont-based company is pitching a quick fix to this region’s long-lasting problem. Vermont Health Care Consulting’s Jennifer Mayhew
Victim in fatal Manchester, N.H. fire identified
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) – We now know the victim’s name in the fatal New Year’s Day apartment building fire in Manchester, New Hampshire. 70-year-old Thomas J. Casey of Manchester died of smoke inhalation. Four people remain in
Hinesburg fire department launches backcountry rescue squad
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) – The Hinesburg Fire Department is developing a new backcountry rescue squad with help from a $7,000 grant that officials call “transformative.” The funding comes from the Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects, known as
Nature Conservancy expands North Pawlet Hills conservation area
PAWLET, Vt. (WCAX) – The Nature Conservancy has acquired another 190 acres for the North Pawlet Hills Natural Area, expanding conservation efforts in southern Vermont. The area near Haystack, Middle, and Bald mountains, called “The Three Sisters,”
Vermont 2026 election outlook hinges on Gov. Scott’s decision
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – With just 11 months before Election Day, Vermont’s campaign trail remains quiet as potential candidates await Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s decision on whether to seek a sixth term. Political observers say big political
House fires on the rise across the region; chimney and wood stoves spark many
ESSEX JCT., Vt. (WCAX) – House fires are on the rise across the region, with chimney and wood stoves sparking many of them. The Essex Junction Fire Department responded to nine fires in 2025, a big jump
Lebanon opens two public ice rinks at Pat Walsh Park
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – Two public ice rinks are now open in Lebanon’s Pat Walsh Park, offering outdoor recreation opportunities day and night in the Upper Valley. The rinks are maintained by the city’s parks and recreation
Burlington marina dredging projects delayed
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s plans for dredging its two city marinas have been delayed by weather and the contractor’s workload. “We’re still moving ahead, there’s just been a delay essentially because of the weather conditions,” said
Vermont Adaptive expands access through merger with Bromley center
BROMLEY, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Adaptive is increasing access to adaptive outdoor exploration after merging with the BART Adaptive Sports Center last year. The organization offers winter sports with the help of volunteers at Bromley and Stratton