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Vermont State Police say Route 7A in Shaftsbury is shut down in the area of West Mountain Rd due to a crash resulting in an environmental hazard.

The event moves inside with limited schedule for 2025 season.

Local shop owners report increased foot traffic as shoppers support community stores.

University of Vermont research finds the state is now home to 352 bee species, the most in northern New England.

A judge denied the Vermont State Employees Association’s petition to get a preliminary injunction to halt Gov. Scott’s return-to-office mandate.

Seven Days' Eva Sollberger explores Lake Champlain's Law Island with naturalist educator Teage O'Connor after low water levels made the island accessible by foot.

New Olympic training facilities were dedicated in Lake Placid on this day in history.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Queen City.

With more people shopping online, some said they were surprised by the in-person crowds on Black Friday.

A state panel wants to streamline ways to appeal local development and Act 250 rulings.

Walking your dog can be a daunting task during the cold, dark winter months. But now, a one-of-a-kind spot in Vermont offers indoor exercise for pups.

Some Vermonters swapped stores for the slopes on Black Friday, as ski season officially got underway at the Smugglers' Notch Resort.

Authorities say a turkey fryer was to blame for a Thanksgiving fire in the North Country that displaced a family of six.

Many Vermont families flooded tree farms on Friday, on a mission to find the perfect Christmas tree. Our Cam Smith reports.

A crash closed part of Interstate 91 in Vermont for about an hour on Friday.

Troopers say the suspects stole tobacco products and lottery tickets from a Cambridge store.

Science classes across New York can expect to see some changes over the next few years after a new amendment from the Board of Regents.

Football programming will preempt some Channel 3 News broadcasts on Friday, Nov 28.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife is offering its sixth season of Scats and Tracks, a program that teaches students about state wildlife through outdoor exploration.

Vermont Guard members headed to war on this day in history.

The Queen City officially gets into the holiday spirit on Friday with the annual tree lighting and Santa parade.

Big box stores open their doors early Friday morning for Black Friday.

The town of Brandon has a thriving art scene, and this holiday, there’s a new way for locals to access works of art made by local artists.

Following a shooting in Washington, D.C., Vermont advocates are condemning the president's plan to review all Afghans resettled in the U.S.

Gusto's in Barre had planned to hand out food for several hours, but quickly ran out due to high demand.

Thousands of people turned out for an annual Thanksgiving dinner in the North Country. Volunteers said they're glad to give back to their community.

Folks in Central Vermont took on a combined mission this Thanksgiving to get food on everyone's plate.

A new UNH survey found Vermonters are concerned about the rise of AI and its impact on jobs, relationships and elections. Our Calvin Cutler reports.

A group of Vermonters has gathered outside the Montpelier Post Office with Ukrainian flags twice weekly for three years. The same was true on Thanksgiving.

For many people, Thanksgiving is about family, food and football. In Burlington, the holiday includes a gridiron rivalry spanning generations. Our Cam Smith got in on the fun.

Swapping turkeys for other animals was once a key part of North America's wildlife conservation efforts.

A special edition of "Across the Fence" and football programming will preempt some Channel 3 News broadcasts on Thanksgiving.

We spoke to CNN’s Leigh Waldman, live in New York City, about the work that goes into prepping the parade.

Whether you’re celebrating in Burlington or Brattleboro, there are lots of free Thanksgiving meals to be had across the map.

A big blow at Big Blue on this day in history.

Four hundred Vermonters struggling with drug addiction will be paid to share their stories as part of a groundbreaking federal study aimed at breaking down barriers to health care.

Hunters are in the woods right now, and some are on the water, as one teen discovered when he made an unexpected rescue on Derby Pond.

WCAX is saying goodbye to reporter Cam Smith, who started at the station in 2021 and is leaving this week to return home to Massachusetts to become a police officer.

A family wreath-making tradition has transformed into an annual fundraiser that helps support the Congregational Church of Rupert and its community-driven mission.

A crash closed one lane on Interstate 89 on Wednesday evening as drivers hit the road for the holidays. The lane has since reopened.

A new report reveals ways the Burlington Electric Department can reduce its carbon footprint at the McNeil Generating Station.

The Farmhouse Group donated more than 50 Thanksgiving meals to the library this week, among the more than 2,000 handed out to sites across Chittenden County.

The Vermont State Employees Association is fighting back in court against the governor’s mandate that workers return to the office next month.

An American classic car has been reimagined at an unassuming auto shop off the side of the road in Milton.

Quebec trade officials say tariffs have hurt not only tourism to the United States but also certain industries.

Vermont refugee resettlement organizations are pushing back against a potential move by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration.

Amtrak officials say this week is their busiest of the year as travelers choose trains over planes and cars for Thanksgiving journeys.

“She wasn’t told why she was detained... She was bounced from Massachusetts, to New Hampshire, to Vermont, to Louisiana on this unconstitutional merry-go-round.”

An anonymous donor has saved the Pride Center of Vermont after the organization paused operations last month amid financial challenges.

Consumers are seeking answers on whether alternatives to the grocery store are better for the planet.