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America 250: July 3rd Fireworks Captured Live on SkyWatch3 Cameras
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Watch the Burlington waterfront fireworks show from your phone, tablet, computer browser, and on YouTube with WCAX SkyWatch3 cameras. Now that the show has ended, the embedded players in this story (and on
UVM Health Network employees advance careers through Pathfinder Program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – UVM Health Network employees are building their futures through the Pathfinder Program, a partnership with the Community College of Vermont. “This is taking long-term, very loyal employees, not always long-term but loyal employees
Chateaugay man accused of altering check for nearly $19K
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) – A Chateaugay man is facing fraud and forgery charges. New York State Police say John Patterson, 42, an employee of Mike’s Barn Painting, altered a company check last month for $18,961.56 before cashing
Authorities urge boating safety ahead of Fourth of July weekend
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – If your Fourth of July plans include heading out onto the water, state officials want to make sure you keep safety top of mind. The Fourth of July weekend is a popular time
250 years later, Fort Ticonderoga recreates the moments that shaped a nation
FORT TICONDEROGA, N.Y. (WCAX) – As the nation marks its 250th birthday, Fort Ticonderoga on Friday kicked off a weekend of reenactments commemorating Revolutionary War history. On Friday, they recreated the moments American forces landed at the
Vermonters reflect on patriotism, democracy as nation marks 250th birthday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – As the United States marks 250 years, many are reflecting on the state of the country and the health of our democracy. “There’s numerous competing narratives of how we should commemorate the 250th,
History, citizenship, and Old Glory: Woodstock marks America’s 250th birthday
WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) – The Woodstock History Center is celebrating America’s birthday with a look back at the past 250 years — and some visitors to this popular tourist town also have their eyes on the future.
Rutland homeless hotel sold for $2.6 million
RUTLAND TOWN, Vt. (WCAX) – The Cortina Inn on Route 7 in Rutland Town has been sold for $2.6 million. Trident Hotel Group, the previous owners, sold it in 2023 but bought it back this year, according
Lamoille River search continues for missing man near Arrowhead Mountain Lake
GEORGIA, Vt. (WCAX) – Three drownings in two days on the Lamoille River have left two people dead and one man still missing. Vermont State Police say a young girl and a man were fishing with family