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Vermont’s first Tesla dealership offering limited local sales
The much-touted first Tesla dealership in Vermont opened in March in South Burlington, but some would-be buyers of its popular electric vehicles still can’t get cars there. In late May, a salesman there was telling customers they could buy a Tesla online and pick it up at the dealership if they had their own financing — cash or a personal auto loan. But to use Tesla financing and low-interest deals, customers had to make the 278-mile, five-hour trek to Paramus, New Jersey, to get their vehicles while the local dealership works on setting up its computer system.
Gas price keep falling, Vermont at $3.48 average
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont- $3.48/g, down 7.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.55/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.19/g while the highest was $3.79/g, a difference of 60.0 cents per gallon. Average gasoline prices in Burlington have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon...
Vermont author's new sci-fi novel aims for more LGBTQ+ representation in literature
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This Pride month, a Vermont author hopes her new book contributes to increasing LGBTQ+ visibility in literature. "The last decade has been super, super exciting for queer literature of all genres," said Emily Hamilton of Burlington. "But I think there's definitely still a lot more work to do."
Tree crashes into New Haven home
NEW HAVEN — A large tree fell onto a house in New Haven late Sunday night, prompting authorities to close off the area surrounding Button Street and Lamberton. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a tree unexpectedly toppled over, bringing down power lines with it and causing significant damage to a home on Button Street.
'The Baker Way': Essex softball's emotional year carries on with upset win over Colchester
COLCHESTER - Near-flawless fielding. Timely hitting. Gut-check pitching. And the necessary levels of conviction. The Essex High School softball team spent two months searching for that formula as it mourned the tragic and sudden loss of its head coach, Chris Baker, who died of a heart condition on the eve of the 2024 regular season. ...
YCQM: June 9, 2024
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - This week on “You Can Quote Me”:. A Channel 3 investigation reveals how computer issues at DCF led to the wrongful removal of a child. Plus. calls to end a COVID-19 vaccine claims program. And, court cases piled up during the pandemic delaying justice...
Champlain Elementary School students plant seeds of change
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington’s youngest residents are planting seeds of change in the fight against global warming. Up on a hill behind Burlington’s Champlain Elementary School, a gang of fifth graders buries saplings in soil. “It feels really good because earth really does matter to me,” said...
Lake Monsters get much-needed win over Westfield
The Vermont Lake Monsters came into Saturday night's game against league-leading Westfield having lost four straight games, but great pitching propelled Vermont to a 6-2 win. Preston Crowl hurled five hitless innings; striking out five batters and his offense did the rest.
Saturday QF action: CVU and Essex girls lax, Burlington ultimate advance
The Vermont high school quarterfinals continued on Saturday with several games around the region. Above are the highlights from the following games- (2) CVU girls lacrosse defeated (7) BFA- St. Albans 19-8 in a game the Redhawks jumped out to a 7-0 lead. (1) Essex girls lacrosse crushed (9) Rice Memorial 21-3. (2) Burlington boys […]
Farmers in Burlington’s Intervale learn to balance rewards with risk
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Last summer’s flooding affected many parts of the Green Mountains, with some losing their homes and others their crops. Burlington’s Intervale was one of the areas in Chittenden County particularly hard hit. Farmers there say the past 11 months have been a challenge, but they’re relieved to get back on their feet.
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