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State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse
A new treatment under review could help improve lake quality, state officials and locals say. Read the story on VTDigger here: State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse.
This is Our Home: Isle La Motte, VT
ISLE LA MOTTE, Vt. — Isle La Motte, a small island in the heart of Lake Champlain, contains a treasure trove of stories woven into its ancient bedrock and scenic vistas. Meet the stewards of this paradise, people whose love for the land spans generations and who work to preserve the island's natural and historical wonders.
Plattsburgh in 100 Years!
North Country Residents can view flying cars, robots and other futuristic concepts this month thanks to the work of some young artists in Plattsburgh. At the Strand Center for the Arts kids ages 5 through 18 showcase their visions of Plattsburgh a century from now, in the year 2124. The...
Plattsburgh Police get ready for bodycams
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Plattsburgh Police will soon have a second pair of eyes while on patrol. The department is gearing up to roll out body cameras for all of its officers. Plattsburgh Police Chief Peter Mitchell says the new cameras were purchased through a $100,000 state grant last summer....
Even Vermont’s low-spending school districts are struggling to pass budgets
Districts such as Slate Valley, Enosburgh-Richford and Barre spend well below the statewide average and have had two or even three budgets shot down. Read the story on VTDigger here: Even Vermont’s low-spending school districts are struggling to pass budgets.
St. Albans woman arrested for string of thefts, trespassing
ST. ALBANS — A local woman was arrested Wednesday after a spree of thefts from multiple businesses in St. Albans City, including the Beverage Mart and Family Dollar. St. Albans Police Department identified Stephanie Dugan, 40, as the suspect in the theft of two bottles of liquor from Beverage Mart on May 9, valued at over $257.
Graduation do over: College graduates prepare to walk the stage for the first time after COVID-19 disrupted high school ceremonies
Graduation weekend is here for students in the class of 2024 at the University of Vermont and SUNY Plattsburgh, and it's an especially important year as many students in this year's graduating class will be walking the stage for the first time. The class of 2024 was once the class...
Amtrak to temporarily suspend service on Adirondack Route as Canadian National begins track work
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — More delays are coming to a critical rail line for travelers in the North Country. Amtrak will temporarily suspend its Adirondack route between Saratoga Springs and Montreal later this month as Canadian National works to fix a stretch of track that caused massive issues for travelers last year.
MTSD board axes administrative roles to secure voter approval ahead of third budget re-vote
The Milton Town School District board finalized plans for its third budget revote for the 2025 fiscal year, slated for June 4, following a series of contentious discussions and setbacks. In a unanimous decision during the April 29 board meeting, members agreed to proceed with the third vote after the...
Softball Game Preview: Beekmantown Plays at Home
Beekmantown is 2-8 against Saranac since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Beekmantown Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Saranac Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Beekmantown lost 11-4 to Peru on Monday. Meanwhile,...
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