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2nd year for Notch Road ‘Stuck Truck’ raffle
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - The Notch Road is known for being a beautiful drive, and for trapping trailer trucks. Although new barriers have been installed this year to stop the problem, the Stowe Rotary Club is willing to wager on whether they’ll work. They’re holding their 2nd Annual Stuck Truck Raffle.
What will new PFAS law mean for Vermont retailers and consumers?
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - What’s the cost of removing so-called forever chemicals from the products we use? A sweeping new law bans the sale of a range of products containing PFAS chemicals in Vermont, aimed at preventing them from ever reaching the waste stream and the environment. It’s a...
‘Stand Up for Recovery’ aims to raise funds and laughs for Turning Point Center
Burlington, VT- A local organization on the front lines of the fight against the opioid crisis is doing its part to stand up for recovery and is holding an annual fundraiser this Thursday. Staff at Chittenden County’s Turning Point Center work to help people maintain their recovery from substance use...
Chittenden County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Chittenden County listed for $655,475 in May, up 10.7% from the previous month's $592,275, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 19.8% from $547,350. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Chittenden County, not houses...
Vt. loan program focuses on migrant farm worker housing
BROOKFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - Migrant farm workers help keep Vermont’s farms going. Various state efforts in recent years have sought to bring these workers out of the shadows to get the resources they need to be successful. That includes a Brookfield farmer working to create a better life for her employees.
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