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Hochul announces $100M for road repaving, with projects in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties

ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $100 million for repaving projects at 68 locations across New York on Nov. 10. The money will repave 642 lane miles of state highways in every region of the state under the State Department of Transportation’s Harsh Winter Paving program, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

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Vermont Pub & Brewery decries thefts ahead of closure

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Pub & Brewery is asking people to stop stealing items from the soon-to-close downtown Burlington restaurant. The pub posted on social media Thursday, saying several guests climbed on top of the bar over the weekend and took items off the walls. “This has been the...

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Traveling from coast to coast: Students from Western states choose Vermont

Roughly half of UVM’s class of 2028 students come from outside New England. The incoming class represents approximately 47 states and 28 countries.Different U.S. regions have perceptions of New England and Vermont culture; four students who moved to Burlington from Western states explored how their perceptions of Vermont and New England were affirmed and challenged by attending UVM.

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Officials to break ground on new Plattsburgh YMCA building

A ground-breaking ceremony on the future location of Plattsburgh YMCA is happening Thursday night.

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Essex Junction brunch restaurant closing: ‘a creek without a paddle’

A brunch cafe in Essex Junction that has been a standby since 2014 is closing permanently.

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Burlington police chief pick draws scrutiny over discrimination claims

Accusations of gender discrimination in past jobs, complaints about a murky selection process and concerns about timing so close to elections shadowed City Council's appointment of Anthony Geraci as Burlington's next police chief . Councilors approved Geraci, who led departments in New York, in a 10-2 vote Nov. 9, but not before a range of objections from Democrats. Ward 6 Councilor Becca Brown McKnight raised concerns of “institutional sexism,” saying workplace allegations of gender discrimination against Geraci had not been thoroughly investigated by the mayor or hiring committee. "About a year and a half ago, I confirmed somebody onto a city committee who turned out to have a troubling background in terms of how he treated women," said McKnight, a Democrat. "Instead, I chose to go along with the flow, to move things along and to be polite. And at that time, I didn't do enough to dig deeper and ask the right questions. And that was the wrong choice, and I own that, and now I'm trying to do better." Our picks for you, every Sunday: Sign up for Free Press Selects for a pick of good pieces, plus insights into how we do our work. Free every week.

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North Country CrossFit to celebrate new location

The grand reopening will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 from 3-5 p.m. to allow current, former and future members a chance to explore the completed facility, meet coaches and connect directly with North Country CrossFit. PLATTSBURGH | North Country CrossFit is more than a gym. Owners say it’s a training...

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NYDOT announces nearly $5M for Essex, Clinton county roads

PLATTSBURGH | With incoming nor'easter weather due before Thanksgiving, New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez stood in front of two of the state's big plow trucks in Plattsburgh and announced funds for Harsh Winter Paving. The North Country DOT Region 7 manages over 3,000 lane miles of state roads in some of the most rural regions of New York. State road rebuilding projects will invest $2 million in Clinton County and $2.6 million in Essex County.

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Colchester school board discuss possible new graduation requirements from the state

COLCHESTER — The Colchester school board met Tuesday, Nov. 3 to talk about new state graduation standards and upcoming budget work. Due to the legislature’s passage of education reform law Act 73 in 2025, the state board of education is mandated to have uniform statewide graduation requirements. The graduation requirements will likely begin to go into effect for next year’s high school freshmen, the class of 2031, but go fully into effect for the class of 2033.

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That 1-of-12 Quarter Just Crushed Vermont's Upset Dream Against Oregon

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Vermont women’s basketball looked like they were about to pull off a shocker against Power 4 giant Oregon, keeping pace and making everyone at Patrick Gym believe an upset […]

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Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette Council met late into the night on Tuesday, and in the end, members voted down a new high-tech bar in downtown Lafayette. The decision came down amid concerns about safety in the downtown area. The owner had planned to use artificial intelligence bartenders to staff the club.

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Drivers say Champlain Parkway has made little difference in five months

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drivers interviewed by Channel 3 say the Champlain Parkway has not made much of a difference in the five months since it opened. The parkway opened in June after 66 years of development. The goal was to provide a quicker route into downtown Burlington and reduce traffic.

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Social Dances Offer Fun, Connection and an Antidote to Winter Isolation

Before Jack Daly of Burlington showed up at his first social dance in 2016, the only dancing he’d done besides “jumping up and down at rock concerts” involved a single frustrating salsa class with a very stern teacher. But in the dark winter months after the breakup of his marriage, the then-64-year-old’s spirits were low. He hadn’t gotten out of the house in a while. When he heard about a pop-up dance event just around the corner on Pine Street, he checked it out.

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Previewing Vermont's high school football state championships with Alex Abrami

Are you ready for some (Vermont high school football state championship) football?!. This week on The Sports Rapport, host Mitch Wertlieb is joined by Burlington Free Press sports reporter Alex Abrami to preview the three championship games and make some predictions. In Division I, the No. 1 seeded St. Johnsbury...

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New bocce ball courts open at Plattsburgh park

Four dedicated bocce ball courts are open at Plattsburgh's South Acres Park, with a ceremony on Friday morning.

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Mid-term results a ‘vindication’ of Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Is former Gov. Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy making a comeback?. Last week, Democrats won big in swing states and red states. Former governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean is credited with pioneering the 50-state strategy from 2005 to 2009, a grassroots effort to run Democratic candidates at every level and in every state.

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Winooski residents raise concerns over horse-and-carriage plans

Winooski's newly-opened Sugar House Hotel wants to offer horse rides around the meadow in the Casavant Nature Area. But a lot of residents aren't on board.

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Assemblyman Cashman celebrates "First Gen Day" at North Country colleges

“As a first-generation college graduate, being able to celebrate fellow first-gen students and recognize the work these incredible faculty and staff perform every day is especially meaningful,” Assemblyman Cashman said after visiting all four colleges in the 115th Assembly District. PLATTSBURGH | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) visited all four colleges in the 115th Assembly district to celebrate First Generation College Graduate Day, recognized nationally on Nov. 8.

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