87-year-old Super Senior continues family legacy at Middlebury toy factory
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – At the Maple Landmark toy factory in Middlebury, it’s Christmas every day for Pat Rainville and her great-grandchildren. Rainville gives a helping hand to her great-grandchildren, Caden and Alice, at the wooden toy
Decision delayed on insanity defense in Burlington attempted murder case
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Despite saying a decision would come Thursday, a judge did not appear to issue a ruling on how the court will proceed in Jason Eaton’s attempted murder case. Eaton has pleaded not guilty
Dragon Brook wildfire in Middlebury area now 100% contained
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Dragon Brook Fire in Ripton is fully contained. The blaze, which ignited Tuesday afternoon around 2 p.m. in the Green Mountain National Forest, reached 100% containment Wednesday evening at 6 PM after
Judge orders defendant to unlock phone in fatal Champlain Islands crash case
NORTH HERO, Vt. (WCAX) – A St. Albans woman accused of crashing her truck into a motorcyclist and killing him appeared in court as prosecutors sought access to a locked phone they believe could contain evidence in
Gov. Scott signs land posting bill
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The governor signed a new bill clarifying Vermont’s land posting rules. Last year, fish and wildlife officials said landowners wishing to post their land needed to do it annually beginning January first. That
Lewis residents weigh in on howitzer proposal
LEWIS, N.Y. (WCAX) – Another town in the Adirondacks is weighing in on a man’s proposal to build a howitzer range. We’ve told you about this issue in the town of Lewis, New York. Michael Hopmeier wants
Aviation Day spotlights how Vermont’s regional airports support small business growth
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Are Vermont’s local airports a key piece of growing the state’s small-business economy? That was the focus at the Statehouse on Tuesday during Aviation Day, where representatives from airports, flight training programs and
Are Vermont’s local airports the key to growing small businesses?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – It was Aviation Day at the statehouse on Thursday, where representatives from numerous airports, flying academics, and aerospace companies highlighted the importance of aviation in Vermont. Beta Technologies CEO Kyle Clark told legislators
Discover Jazz Festival brings free “Around Town” performances across Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Music lovers will be able to hear the sounds of jazz for free in spots all around Burlington this summer as the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival expands its footprint with more “Around Town”
Gov. Scott urges new work on education legislation
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Pressure is building in Montpelier to address education reform as the clock on the legislative session is ticking. Top lawmakers launched this session largely on the same page as Governor Phil Scott, who