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Montpelier’s Charlie-O’s makes a comeback, but how are other businesses faring?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A classic dive bar in Montpelier has reopened its doors again, undaunted by fire, floods, and a global pandemic. Charlie-O’s, which bills itself as “a dive bar for nice people” is back. But the reopening comes at a challenging time for local businesses, raising questions about the health of the Capital City’s downtown.
Tra La - It's May !
Vermont songs by Vermont songwriters, an amazing varuiety of Vermont acoustic musiicians born in the lusty month of May, and much much more!. This program will air on Sunday, May 5th from 7-10 p.m. This week's calendar announcements:. Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of American...
Lingering since the pandemic, postal woes show gradual improvement
Mary Spencer ordered an important medication through the mail in March. When neither her package, nor any other mail, arrived for more than a week, the 71-year-old Duxbury resident visited the post office in Waterbury while she was in town and picked up her medication and other correspondence. Once there,...
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue called for bike trail injury
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team had its first rescue call of the year on Sunday to assist an injured volunteer doing maintenance on the Perry Hill bike trails. The call came in just before 3 p.m. and Waterbury Backcountry Rescue responded, heading to the trailhead near Waterbury Ice Center, according to crew chief Brian Lindner.
Community members discuss ideas for Goddard College property after school's closure
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — In early April, Goddard Collegeannounced they would be permanently closing later this year. The Plainfield-based school said a consistent decline in enrollment led to the decision. “Anytime an institution of higher learning or any school closes, you feel a little like we’re losing something," said Wendy...
In Montpelier, Enna to Serve Gelato; Dairy Creme for Sale
A Montpelier cone has been passed. Shannon Bates, chef-owner of the globally inspired deli Enna at 14 State Street, will add gelato during new daily afternoon and early evening hours starting on May 6. Bates bought some of the equipment from Chill Vermont Gelato, which operated a few storefronts away at 32 State Street from 2012 until last summer.
Worcester man with six warrants arrested after assaulting officer
WORCESTER — Worcester Police officers arrested a man with six outstanding warrants on May 5 after a violent encounter that resulted in an officer being bitten. Thomas Lee Frazier, 48, of Greenwood St, was spotted by officers at around 12:36 p.m. entering a residence on Channing St during an investigation.
Some cities allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. Their turnout is quite low
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Three cities in Vermont now allow non-U.S. citizen residents to vote in local elections. Winooski is one of those municipalities. It just held its third local election with noncitizen voting. "Thirteen hundred and 45 people participated in our annual city and school election," Winooski Clerk Jenny...
Monthlong tribute to remember and honor fallen heroes begins in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Current and former military members are walking in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The monthlong journey began for some on Wednesday in Burlington. About a dozen military members started their journey walking through several Vermont towns. Carry the Load is an organization working...
Vermont Statehouse locks doors after receiving shooting threat
The Vermont Intelligence Center said two other locations in the country received similar threats through the same phone number. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Statehouse locks doors after receiving shooting threat.
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