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Kelly Brunette elected mayor of Saranac Lake
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (WCAX) – Voters in Saranac Lake on Wednesday elected a new mayor. Democrat and Village Board Trustee Kelly Brunette beat out incumbent Republican Mayor Jimmy Williams by almost 300 votes. It was the highest
Plattsburgh schools closed due to staffing issues
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – Staffing, not weather, closed schools in Plattsburgh on Friday. Superintendent Jay LeBrun sent out an email to families Thursday night saying the district decided to cancel classes because of staffing. It’s unclear why
Search underway for gun used in North Country murder
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – New York State Police searched the waters of Lake Champlain for the second straight day Thursday, looking for the gun used in a 2025 murder. It comes after Keith Henry, 33, pleaded guilty
Fletcher Free Library hosts mini-golf fundraiser
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library has been transformed into a mini-golf course for a two-day fundraiser. The library features obstacle courses, most using books. The event, sponsored in part by WCAX, is a benefit
Scott appoints Sandi Hoffman as DCF commissioner
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott on Friday appointed Sandi Hoffman as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families. Hoffman, an 18-year veteran with DCF, has served as interim commissioner since September, when Chris Winters
Vermont bears emerging from hibernation, officials warn
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont wildlife officials say they are already getting reports of bears emerging from hibernation and that it is time to bear-proof yards. Vermont Fish and Wildlife recommends taking down bird feeders, keeping trash
Vermont Youth Orchestra buys Elley-Long Music Center
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Youth Orchestra now has an official home they can call their own. The VYOA, which has used the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester throughout its existence, will now officially take over
Cross-Country World Cup Finals come to Lake Placid for the first time
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (WCAX) – For the first time ever, the Cross Country World Cup Finals are in the U.S. this year, and they’re starting Saturday at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. Athletes who were on
Rhode Island hikers rescued from icy White Mtn. trail
LINCOLN, N.H. (WCAX) – New Hampshire authorities say two Rhode Island hikers needed to be rescued on Thursday night from near the top of the Flume Slide in Franconia Notch. New Hampshire Fish and Game says they