Emergency crews respond to boat fire in Colchester
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Emergency crews in Colchester responded to a sail boat fire on Mallett’s Bay Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post from the Colchester Fire Department, crews responded to the scene after an initial
Young filmmaker to show movie at Essex Cinemas
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A young filmmaker from Vergennes wrapped up the production of his 30th film, and is ready to show it at the theater. “The Wanted Part II” is a thriller by Austen Hamel. It’s
Ahead of peak of hurricane season, NOAA adjusts below-average season prediction
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Before the start of hurricane season on June 1, NOAA predicted a below-average season because of an anticipated El Niño. On Thursday, Aug. 6, NOAA updated its outlook just ahead of the climatological
Weed costs twice as much in Vermont as it does in Massachusetts. What gives?
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19 acres, no regrets: A Super Senior’s life on the land
VERSHIRE, Vt. (WCAX) – Nineteen acres of land in Vershire is Suzanne Lupien’s world — no bells and whistles, no regrets, just rich soil, work horses and a hay wagon she calls home. “I can’t think of
Campaign Countdown: Democrats for Vermont auditor
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Two Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for Vermont state auditor ahead of Tuesday’s primary, competing for an office that serves as an independent watchdog for taxpayers, looking at the efficacy of state
New law allows marijuana sales at farmers markets
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law on Thursday allowing licensed businesses to sell marijuana at approved pop-ups, farmers markets and public market events. “This new law gives licensed microbusinesses and dispensaries
Church Street sidewalk sale draws crowds as Queen City debates downtown safety
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Church Street Marketplace’s Sidewalk Sale is underway, drawing shoppers to the downtown strip amid an ongoing debate over public safety and its impact on the business climate. It’s the sound of summer
Good Citizen Challenge August 6 winner
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Congratulations to Sander Bieber-McFadden, this week’s winner in the Good Citizen Challenge. Sander receives a $50 gift card to Phoenix Books. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade can choose from 25 civics-related activities.
55,000 NYS workers getting raises under new contract
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) – More than 55,000 New York state employees will receive raises after members of the Civil Service Employees Association ratified a five-year labor agreement running through April 1, 2031. Pay increases The contract