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Juneteenth events celebrate the occasion in Vermont from Burlington to Brownington
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year, which is not normally a big day for celebrations. Some organizations are marking Juneteenth on the actual date commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, which is June 19. Others, however, are celebrating the day with activities the weekend before. That just means Vermonters have several days to honor the occasion with a mix of fun gatherings and important history lessons. Here are a few ways to make...
Malletts Bay sewer project begins construction, traffic delays expected
Construction is underway in Colchester for a project decades in the making, and it could make getting around Malletts Bay a bit difficult. The Malletts Bay sewer project is aimed at curbing pollution in the bay and fixing failing septic systems around it.
1 person injured in fire at Winooski encampment
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - One person is recovering after a Winooski homeless encampment went up in flames Monday morning. It happened just before 9 a.m. under Burlington’s “Blue Bridge” on the Winooski side of the river. Burlington fire crews say they were headed to a training when they spotted a large column of smoke coming from the area of the Winooski River Railroad Bridge.
Vermont H.S. playoff scores for Wednesday, June 12: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. To report scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com. Please submit with a name/contact number. ...
VTrans had much to do, and then it rained. And rained again.
Renderings of work at Colchester Exit 16. Courtesy photos VTrans. by C.B. Hall, Vermont Business Magazine As construction season gets underway in Vermont, the Agency of Transportation appears to have resolved the most urgent problems created by last July’s floods — undercut roadways, damaged culverts, washed-out roadside slopes and so forth. Less than 8% of the projects being advertised to prospective bidders this year are directly tied to the floods.
Burlington councilors review a number of city projects during their latest meeting
The Burlington, Vermont City Council had no resolutions on its agenda this week. Councilors instead held work sessions and heard presentations on several city projects. The city council’s agenda included a presentation on reconnecting Bank and Cherry Streetsin the downtown. Between 2016 and 2018 officials in Burlington created plans to reconnect the two streets that had been divided by construction of a shopping mall during a 1960’s and 1970’s urban renewal project. The opportunity arose as the CityPlace project moved forward and federal funding was obtained to advance a Great Streets project. Ward 7 Democrat Evan Litwin was curious how the street redesign addresses downtown safety issues.
Parent company of SunCommon files for bankruptcy
The parent company of Williston's SunCommon, the largest solar company in Vermont, has declared bankruptcy. iSun declared bankruptcy in federal court last week, citing declining revenue. It's asking a judge to oversee a sale to preserve some of its operations. iSun says it lost money in 2022 and 2023 and...
Feeding Chittenden to change name, expand mission
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington’s Feeding Chittenden is expanding to reach more people in the Champlain Valley. And the food shelf’s new mission is reflected in a new name. Feeding Chittenden is becoming Feeding Champlain Valley. The food assistance program is part of the Champlain Valley Office of...
There are 65 new apartments coming to Fort Ethan Allen in former Buffalo Soldiers housing
COLCHESTER - Evernorth and the Champlain Housing Trust have combined forces to convert three large, brick historic buildings at Fort Ethan Allen into 65 apartments that will be known as the 10th Cavalry Apartments, after the famed Buffalo Soldiers who were housed in the buildings from 1909 to 1913. The Buffalo Soldiers were all-black regiments who fought against Native Americans as part of the United States' westward expansion, later becoming some of the first national park rangers,...
Letter to the Editor: Lonnie Poland announces bid for Vermont House of Representatives
This is a campaign announcement from Lonnie Poland, a resident of Milton. I am thrilled to declare my candidacy for the Vermont House of Representatives (CHI-FRA district) in the upcoming 2024 elections. As a lifelong Vermonter who has called Milton home since 1986, I am deeply invested in our community's well-being and future. My reputation is one of leadership, collaboration and community building. My life’s work has been one of service.
Wilderness expert to host women’s outdoor survival classes
MONKTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As warmer weather ramps up and more people explore the Green Mountain State, one group is trying to empower women to take their safety into their own hands. The Vermont Outdoor Guide Association is hosting classes to teach adventurers survival skills for two weeks in Monkton.
How Vermont finalists Honey Road and Barr Hill fared in James Beard Awards
Vermont was shut out Monday at the James Beard Awards, as two finalists for the prominent food-industry honors did not win their respective categories. Executive chef/co-owner Cara Tobin of Honey Road, the celebrated Eastern Mediterranean-style restaurant at Church and Main streets in Burlington, lost out in the Best Chef: Northeast category to David Standridge of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut. Other finalists in the New England-centric category were from Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island.
H.S. playoffs for Monday, June 10th
BASEBALL D1 Semifinal #1 South Burlington 5, #4 Burr and Burton 2 D2 Semifinal #6 Mt. Abe 5, #7 Harwood 0 D3 Semifinals #5 White River Valley 8, #1 Thetford 6 #6 BFA-Fairfax 4, #2 Bellows Falls 2 D4 Semifinals #1 Blue Mountain 11, #4 Arlington 0 #6 Leland & Gray 9, #2 Rivendell 8 SOFTBALL D1 Quarterfinals #1 BFA-St. Albans 12, #8 North Country 5 #5 Missisquoi 6, #4 St. Johnsbury 1 GIRLS LACROSSE D2 Semifinal #2 U-32 10, #6 Stowe 2 BOYS TENNIS Semifinals #5 CVU 5, #1 Brattleboro 2 #2 Middlebury 4, #3 Stowe 3 GIRLS TENNIS D1 Semifinal #2 Stowe 5, #3 South Burlington 2 GIRLS ULTIMATE Quarterfinal #4 South Burlington 10, #5 Montpelier 7.
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