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Tuesday night was the last night of summer vacation for many Vermont students, and when some in southern Vermont get on the bus on Wednesday, they may not see a familiar face.

Vermont's secretary of state calls the Trump administration's efforts to target elections a witch hunt. That's in the latest edition of the 802 News Podcast.

There's a new push by retailers in Montpelier to get more Canadians to visit Vermont's capital city.

Big cuts are being made by the school district in Claremont, New Hampshire, to cover a massive budget deficit.

Vermont is among 46 states and territories the Trump administration has ordered to remove so-called gender ideology content from school sex education materials.

The North Country has landed big bucks to help improve two airports.

Some Burlington students will start the school year in a newly renovated building. Our Lucy Caile shows you what's changed in the Integrated Arts Academy.

Police say tips from the public helped them track down an Amazon delivery driver suspected of theft.

Authorities are investigating a threatening letter sent to several Vermont synagogues.

The owners of a Northern New York dog boarding facility where 21 dogs were recently found dead are now facing charges.

Newport police say the long-term drug investigation started from neighborhood tips and complaints.

Police have released the identity of a man who they say died after an attack near Burlington City Hall two weeks ago.

Boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the chilly waters of New England and Canada are learning to live with great white sharks.

A traffic alert for people driving through the Lincoln area.

American women won the right to vote on this day in history in 1920.

We all remember the excitement of the first day of school, but few know what it takes to make the magic happen.

Burlington residents made their voices heard in support of a resolution passed Monday night that aims to help curb crime downtown.

The Trump administration has halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm off Rhode Island and Connecticut, citing national security concerns.

It was initially believed he may have drowned and more than 15 Game Wardens and dozens of volunteers all helped search for days.

A covered bridge in Lyndonville that has been hit by trucks numerous times was struck again on Monday, or at least the protective barriers around it were.

"If you want rainbows, you have to make rainbows," says this St. Albans artist, who is doing exactly that.

A Vermont man is in jail for allegedly building bombs. And that's what sparked a massive response from police in Burlington on Sunday. Our Calvin Cutler reports.

Monday was Day Four of the Ten Best Days of Summer. The WCAX team spread out across the fairgrounds to show you all the fun!

A warning to residents in Enfield, New Hampshire, to be on the lookout for rabid foxes.

Your health insurance premiums will go up next year, but not as much as Blue Cross Blue Shield or MVP proposed.

Officials at the Trudeau Institute are hopeful about future federal funding after a visit by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Our Alek LaShomb reports.

On the heels of ongoing issues with crime in Burlington's City Hall Park, councilors are pushing for more action. Our Ike Bendavid reports.

It was on this day in 1927 that history was made on the Long Trail.

Police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, are crediting help from the public for a big drug bust they recently made.

The governor's office says federal assessors identified $1.8 million in damages from the July 10 flooding.

The recent rainfall is bringing good news to southern Vermont.

Police are asking the public for help identifying the driver of a car they say was involved in a theft.

Police in St. Albans arrested two men who crashed their car while attempting to flee.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the dogs were found Sunday at Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding Facility in Argyle.

The New York State Fair celebrates all things maple on Monday.

A Vermont woman is making waves in cancer research by turning out thousands of cans of preserves each year.

State police in New Hampshire are investigating the death of a teen at a popular beach.

The medical examiner’s office in Burlington says the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and neck.

On this "You Can Quote Me," why Vermont's outdoor spaces will become spectacles in September. Plus, we talk about the drought, and the battle over business regulation.

The Rutland South Rotary Club is marking 50 years in the community, and is looking to give away $50,000 to help a Rutland County nonprofit.

Racers hiked, biked or ran up to the top of Vermont on Sunday.

The Guillemette Farm hosted Shelburne Sugarworks over the weekend to give away free ice cream to anyone who came.

Burlington Police have confirmed Pearl Street is now back open after being closed for around seven hours Sunday.

Vermont experienced the horror of shots ringing out in school hallways on this day nearly 20 years ago.

It’s a popular herb that is a great addition to many meals. Here are some tips on how to help grow and preserve the tasty leaves.

Rutland Street Party and Sidewalk Sale is important to many of the local businesses for their health and long term stability, however for some in the Marble City, it also rubs into their last chance to enjoy the last bit of summer before school starts.

The festival returned to Burlington for the first time since the early 2000s.

An update to the police involved shooting in Springfield on Thursday - Vermont State Police have now confirmed the cause of death for 36-year-old James Crary of Newport, New Hampshire - was gunshot wounds to the head.

Crowds turn out for the 43rd annual Vergennes Day.

It's not every day a star is born in Vermont. On this day in history, we take you back to the birth of a gold medalist in 1887.