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Orleans County measles cases confirmed

WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...

Orleans County, VT · 2d

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Homelessness Rises in Chittenden County, Drops Across Vermont

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeless people in Chittenden County this year, as well as a troubling increase in the number of homeless children across Vermont. That’s according to the Point-in-Time Count, a snapshot of the number of homeless people identified across the state on one night in January. A report analyzing the count was released by a coalition of homelessness advocates on Tuesday.

Chittenden County, VT · 2d

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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.

Clinton County, NY · 1d

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Point in Time Count reveals 5% increase in homeless children in Vermont

VERMONT — The point in time count for 2026 was released Tuesday, with child homelessness across Vermont increasing by 5% from 2025. Each year, the Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance and Institute for Community Alliances team up to count the homeless population in Vermont over one day in late January and issue a report.

Vermont · 13h

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Getting around town on public transportation harder for Vermonters

Money shortages in public transit are making it harder for Vermonters to get around. Amid financial struggles, Green Mountain Transit has cut bus stops in Chittenden County.

Chittenden County, VT · 1d

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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.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Stuck in Vermont: The First Musical at the New Burlington High School

The past six years were bumpy ones for the students and staff of Burlington High School. In 2020, the pandemic shifted students to remote learning. Later that fall, the New North End campus closed due to PCB contamination, and BHS moved into a former Macy’s department store downtown. The...

Burlington, VT · 18h

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Montpelier Is the Only State Capital Without a McDonald’s. Here’s What a Day There Looks Like Instead

There are no golden arches in Vermont’s capital, and residents like it that way. A...

Montpelier, VT · 8h

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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.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Cabot High School closure vote planned for Jan. 6

CABOT – With concerns about the ability to maintain its high school given the pressures created by declining enrollment, and no immediate prospects for merging to create a joint high school, the Cabot School Board plans to put the question of closing its high school and tuitioning students elsewhere for the 2027/28 school year.

Cabot, VT · 2d

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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.

Colchester, VT · 1d

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Empty offices linger in downtown Burlington as work habits change

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The effects of the pandemic can still be seen in empty offices across Chittenden County, especially in downtown Burlington, where the vacancy rate remains above its pre-pandemic level. A firm that tracks real estate says there was a 6.9% vacancy rate in Burlington’s central business district...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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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.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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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.

Winooski, VT · 2d

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Vermont Electric Co-op grants help playground, food pantries

A playground, food pantries and other community programs across northern Vermont are getting grants of up to $1,000 from the Vermont Electric Co-op Community Fund. The latest awards will support the Alburgh Family Clubhouse, Sheffield Food Pantry and 12 other organizations, according to a community announcement. The Alburgh Family Clubhouse, which provides care and early education for 62 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, received $1,000 toward completion of a new playground. The project includes installation of two new sandboxes. “We really appreciate the support,” Alburgh Family Clubhouse President Gina Lewis said. “Providing age-appropriate playground equipment will help encourage interactive play and support developmental skills.” The Sheffield Food Pantry also received $1,000. Its grant will help purchase a refrigeration unit and other equipment for storing perishable food. “Many thanks to VEC,” Sheffield Food Pantry Secretary and Treasurer John T. Gayton said. “The funds will go a long way in helping our community members.” Vermont Electric Co-op fund has awarded more than 300 grants The VEC Community Fund has made more than 300 grants of up to $1,000 each since its first donation in 2015, distributing more than $200,000 to nonprofit organizations in the co-op's region. About 2,500 VEC members support

Vermont · 20h

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Waitsfield community weighs in on school-closure debate

WAITSFIELD—About 150 people filled the gym at Waitsfield Elementary School Monday night to hear about plans for school consolidation, with many telling their school board members why the Waitsfield school should not be one of two Valley schools to close next fall. Those reasons included the school’s access to...

Waitsfield, VT · 16h

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15 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Lake Placid, New York

A visitor walking along Main Street in Lake Placid sees reminders of the Olympics almost everywhere. There are displays recalling the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, buildings associated with the athletes who competed here, and the speed skating oval beside the high school. With Mirror Lake just below the shops and the Adirondack High Peaks rising beyond the village, it is easy to understand why generations of competitors have been drawn to this part of Essex County.

Lake Placid, NY · 5d

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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.

Plattsburgh, NY · 16h

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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.

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d