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Essex boys and girls win volleyball crowns, Middlebury girls claim D2

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Sunday’s high school volleyball championships brought drama and excitement. In the first match of the day, the Essex boys swept Burlington to claim their second straight title. “We’ve been all playing together since we were young. My setter, Rohan Rai, I’ve known that guy for...

Middlebury, VT · 8d

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The High Five: Upsets and dynasties

Every week, Mitch Wertlieb shares the top moments of the last week in Vermont sports in the High Five. This week, we run down state championships in boys and girls soccer, including a double overtime thriller in favor of Essex for the boys D1 crown, and how Rice has established a new dynasty in field hockey.

Essex, VT · 7d

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New University of Vermont provost selected

The University of Vermont has named its next provost and senior vice president. The appointment of Elizabeth Dumont will be official upon approval by the college’s Board of Trustees. UVM President Marlene Tromp says Dumont “shares my deep commitment to transparency and encouraging diverse perspectives through open and constructive...

Burlington, VT · 7d

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AuSable Valley rallies past Saranac in five-set thriller

PLATTSBURGH | AuSable Valley rallied from a two-set deficit to stun Saranac in five sets, while Plattsburgh High swept Northeastern Clinton in the opening round of the Section VII Class B volleyball playoffs Oct. 31. AUSABLE VALLEY 3. SARANAC 2. SARANAC | Fifth-seeded AuSable Valley dropped the first two sets...

Plattsburgh, NY · 7d

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Ask UVM bridges the gap between students and campus resources

On Oct. 29 and 30, Ask UVM and SGA’s Academic Affairs Committee held Students trick UVM treats event to encourage students to connect with campus resources. This fall, the University launched Ask UVM, a student-staffed resource center on the third floor of the Davis Center that helps students connect with campus resources.

Burlington, VT · 8d

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Betsy Dumont named UVM’s next provost

Elizabeth “Betsy” Dumont has been selected as the university’s next Provost and Senior Vice President, pending Board of Trustees approval. Longtime Sciences Educator Most Recently Led Academics at UC-Merced. by Adam White, UVM. The University of Vermont has announced that Elizabeth “Betsy” Dumont has been selected as...

Burlington, VT · 7d

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Johnson's 4 TDs lead PHS to first 7-win season since 1982

Plattsburgh High’s Garrison Rodriguez (33) leaps over a Beekmantown defender during the Hornets’ 33-23 Section VII Class B semifinal victory Oct. 30. Rodriguez caught four passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh High erased an early 8-0 deficit with 33 unanswered points and defeated Beekmantown 33-23 in a Section VII Class B football semifinal Friday, reaching seven wins for the first time since 1982.

Plattsburgh, NY · 9d

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School districts call out Scott over debate comment

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Two Chittenden County school districts are pushing back on comments Vermont Gov. Phil Scott made during WCAX’s gubernatorial debate Wednesday. The comments came when moderators Darren Perron and Cat Viglienzoni asked the candidates about education reform. “Where some have, you know, one or two languages...

Vermont · 10d

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Strapped district, struggling town: Au Sable Forks fights to save its elementary school

Town of Jay leaders asked AuSable Valley Central School board members Wednesday evening to reconsider their apparent plan to close Au Sable Forks Elementary School, which they said would short circuit nascent plans to build affordable housing and attract young families to the former mill town at the confluence on the Ausable River’s East and West branches.

Au Sable Forks, NY · 10d

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Vermont's school consolidation process is off to a rocky start

School board members in the Grand Isle Supervisory Union know their district must change. Over the past six years, they have closed two small schools in Isle La Motte and North Hero. And still, they know many property owners cannot afford the annual tax hikes driven by soaring education costs.

Vermont · 10d

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Boquet Valley to host vote on capital project

ELIZABETHTOWN | In 2019, the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District and the Westport Central School District merged to form the Boquet Valley Central School District (BVCS). Now, district officials are looking to consolidate further by creating a single central campus for all its students. “Since the 2019 merger, Boquet Valley has...

Elizabethtown, NY · 10d

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LETTER: Harwood principal shares message of concern with families, the community

Editor’s Note: The following letter from Harwood Union Middle/High School Principal Meg McDonough went to all parents and guardians of Harwood students this week. McDonough also shares this message with the community that includes her remarks to the school’s junior and senior classes on Thursday referencing the recent tragic deaths of students Vinny Viola and Gracie Dunbar in car crashes.

Waterbury, VT · 10d

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Colchester Eagle Scout constructs little library and food pantry outside Malletts Bay School

COLCHESTER — Eagle Scout Juliet Wager built a new little food pantry and library outside Malletts Bay School. The Colchester High School sophomore was partly inspired to put the “Snacks and Books” station together by her mother, who is president of Colchester Community Food Shelf. “I really...

Colchester, VT · 11d

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Scott admits answer in debate was incorrect

Vermont · 10d

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Former Burlington school administrator investigated for embezzlement

A former Burlington School District administrator is under investigation for embezzlement.

Burlington, VT · 13d

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North Country businesses form child care coalition

Business leaders and child care advocates in the Adirondacks have created a coalition to bolster child care in Warren, Franklin, Clinton, Essex and Hamilton counties.

Warren County, NY · 10d

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New timeline for UVM athletic center construction project

The University of Vermont has a new timeline for construction on their athletic facility.

Burlington, VT · 12d

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Crown Point's 'Mitch' St. Pierre earns highest school board honor

CROWN POINT | The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) has honored Michael "Mitch" St. Pierre, president of the Crown Point Central School District’s (CPCSD) Board of Education, as the 2026 recipient of its highest award for school board service. St. Pierre, who also serves as president of...

Crown Point, NY · 11d

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Section VII sets Class B, C volleyball brackets

PLATTSBURGH | Section VII publicized its 2026 volleyball postseason schedules Thursday morning, with tournament play beginning Saturday and sectional championship matches set for Nov. 5 at Saranac. Class B. First round. Oct. 31, 1 p.m. No. 6 Northeastern Clinton at No. 3 Plattsburgh High. No. 5 AuSable Valley at No....

Plattsburgh, NY · 11d

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Supporters raise offer for Rice Memorial High in hopes of spurring court approval of sale

A nonprofit aiming to save the South Burlington parochial school campus from potential Chapter 11 liquidation has increased its bid to $5.9 million. Read the story on VTDigger here: Supporters raise offer for Rice Memorial High in hopes of spurring court approval of sale .

South Burlington, VT · 14d