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Vermont offers free admission to state historical sites for Bennington Battle Day
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum dedicated its free events to women's history
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Queer Arts Fest expands to two days at Millstone Hill
Vermont festival draws more than 4,000 people, over 100 vendors to Websterville
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Teen organizes fall festival to raise money, awareness for celiac disease
Annika's Fall Festival in Belvidere raised $5,000 for celiac disease research
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Woman arrested after gun goes off on Church Street
A 21-year-old woman is facing reckless endangerment charges after a gun in her possession went off as she was allegedly trying to see if it was loaded, according to police.
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What to Do: Sunday, August 16
Here’s some ideas on what you can do today.
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Hinesburg water restored after water main break Saturday
Hinesburg residents have their water restored Sunday morning after being shut off after a water main break.
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DNC strips New Hampshire of first-in-nation primary
At the Democratic National Committee’s annual meeting in Austin on Saturday, members signed off on a new schedule.
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Battle of Bennington 249th anniversary marked with living history events, parade
Free admission, parade and battlefield commemoration set for Sunday
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WATCH LIVE SUNDAY: Lake Monsters victorious in New Britain, force Game 3 of FCBL championship series
Game 3 of the best-of-three FCBL championship series between the Vermont Lake Monsters and the New Britain Bees gets underway on Sunday at Centennial Field at 1:00 p.m.
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Ver-Monster Brawl strongman competition held on Statehouse lawn in Montpelier
First-ever US Strongman sanctioned event on state house grounds draws 14 competitors.
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Operation Adopt-A-Soldier held donation drive in Essex Saturday
Essex volunteers fill truck with donations for military care packages
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Lyndon carves out an inaugural zucchini festival
Event highlights local agriculture, historic recipes and community connections
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Farmers markets shifting as vendors weigh cost against profit
Some local growers say outside sales channels, not market stalls, drive their bottom line.
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Man killed in downtown Burlington stabbing
Burlington police say they found a man suffering from stab wounds just after 4 a.m. Saturday
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Burlington police investigate gunfire incident on Church Street
Burlington police investigate gunfire incident on Church Street
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Vermont State Police arrest man for alleged car theft
Vermont State Police arrest man for alleged car theft
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Man stabbed downtown Burlington after confrontation with stranger
Victim taken to UVM Medical Center with non-life-threatening injury
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What to Do: Saturday, August 15
Here's a look at some of the things going on around the Green Mountain State today
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New J.Jill location under construction at Maple Tree Place
A familiar women’s clothing store will soon be moving into the Maple Tree Place shopping center.
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Police searching for three juveniles after bike path attack
Police are looking for three juveniles, who allegedly fought a man using a knife in broad daylight.
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Vermont Country Store marks 80th anniversary with community celebration
The Vermont Country Store is marking its 80th year, looking back at its roots while looking ahead to the future of the community it calls home.
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Williston ReStore to reopen after months of fire, smoke damage repairs
Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity's largest secondhand store is set to reopen Saturday after damage from a fire forced it to close for months.
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Deputy accused of violating fair policing policy was working for feds at the time
The detention and deportation of a Vermont dairy farm worker is raising questions about local police participation in a federal border program.
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New poll shows tight NY-21 congressional race
A new poll shows a tight race in New York's 21st Congressional District between Democrat Blake Gendebien and Republican Anthony Constantino.
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Plan calls for housing, hotel at former Clinton Community College
A new proposal to address a North Country housing shortage includes big plans for the former Clinton Community College campus.
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Slate Ridge owner faces foreclosure, plans record lawsuit
Slate Ridge owner Daniel Banyai is facing foreclosure on his West Pawlet property while planning what he calls Vermont's largest-ever lawsuit.
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Federal funding to help upgrade Vermont’s Amtrak fleet
Vermont is on track to get nearly $4 million for the state's Amtrak fleet.
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Coast Guard investigates charter boat business on Lake Champlain
A Burlington-area charter boat business is under investigation after authorities say a captain broke multiple rules.
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Rutland supply store changes hands, forest school coming to property
A longtime Rutland supply store is changing hands, and the new owners are bringing a nature-based early childhood education program with them.
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Vermont students learn a future in hospitality at Killington
A partnership between Killington Resort and Vermont State University is giving students classroom experience and hands-on opportunities in hospitality
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UVM Medical Center support staff picket as contracts expire, talks stall
Union leaders called the picketing as contracts expired a major escalation after months of stalled negotiations with UVM Health administration officials.
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Body cam video: Trooper rescues 80-year-old man from burning home in St. Lawrence County
Body camera video shows the dramatic rescue of an 80-year-old man from his burning home in St. Lawrence County.
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Lake Monsters victorious in trip to New Britain for Game 2 of FCBL championship series, force final game 3 Sunday
Game 2 of the best-of-three FCBL championship series between the Vermont Lake Monsters and the New Britain Bees gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Saturday night in New Britain, Ct.
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Pets with Potential: Meet Ouija and Salam, Winnie and Schmidt
This week’s Pets with Potential come from Burlington’s Queen City Cats. They are two pair of bonded cats
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WATCH LIVE: Lake Monsters host New Britain in opening game of championship series
The Lake Monsters face the New Britain Bees at Centennial Field starting at 6:30 p.m.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: Baseball to shorten 6 pm news, CBS News starts at 6:30 pm
Due to coverage of National League baseball on Friday, the WCAX 6 p.m. news will be shortened, and the CBS Evening News will start at 6:30 p.m
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Waterbury woman accused of assaulting a police officer
A Waterbury woman is accused of hitting a Montpelier police officer during an arrest Thursday night.
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Local restaurant closes its doors after 21 years in the Champlain Islands
The Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero has closed its doors after 21 years of serving the Champlain Islands.
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Monsters rally for walk-off win in FCBL semifinal Game 3
Four-run ninth gives Vermont a 5-4 win over Worcester to punch ticket back to FCBL Championship Series
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Train strikes tractor-trailer at railroad crossing in Shrewsbury
Police say a tractor-trailer was hit by a train at a railroad crossing in Shrewsbury on Thursday.
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Business and blessings: Vermont Super Senior’s sweet success
At Sweet Caroline's in West Rutland, customers get a meal and a message. Our Joe Carroll found that the owner has all the right ingredients to be a Super Senior.
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Democrats gathering to give final approval to 2028 presidential primary calendar
New Hampshire congressional leaders, including Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, said the planned calendar change is wrong for their state and the country.
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Cuts to Vt. psychiatric hospital beds, staff spark concerns
Beds and staff are being cut at the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital, raising concerns about the state's mental health capacity.
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Hail comes down in Castleton
A few storms moved through our region on Thursday, including one that dropped hail in Castleton.
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Animal abuser back behind bars, renewing calls for statewide registry in NY
A repeat animal abuser with a history on both sides of Lake Champlain is back behind bars, fueling calls for a statewide registry in New York.
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Attorney General James warns of potential scams when making charitable donations to Colombia
Several tips were provided to look out for warning signs when donating.
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World’s largest battery-electric aircraft completes maiden flight in North Country
Heart Aerospace says the 27-minute flight from the airport in Plattsburgh used about $5 worth of electricity.
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Rutland seeks first in-state Act 250 exemption
Rutland believes it is the first Vermont municipality to apply for an Act 250 development exemption under Act 181.
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Wet weather pushes back hay season for some Vermont growers
It's harvest time for certain seasonal crops in our region, including sweet corn. But the second cut of hay has been delayed for some growers.
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Hartford man accused of intentionally flooding apartment building
A Vermont man is behind bars after police say he intentionally flooded an apartment building in an attempt to cause damage and get evicted.
