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Familiar Faces at the Polls

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, thousands of Vermonters traveled to local polling areas to cast their midterm ballots. And some of these faces were quite familiar to the Essex High School student body. Alongside parents, grandparents, teachers, and adults, a handful of EHS Seniors joined the line of voters. “It was...

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16-year-old serves on Essex Junction City Planning Commission

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - Finn Hamilton, 16, is a member of the Essex Junction City Planning Commission. Because he is not 18 yet, Finn is a nonvoting member. He still gives feedback at meetings. “I just want to be a part of my community. Because I just feel like...

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RESULTS: Wrenner, Andrews lead with all towns reporting; Cashen and Bonges poised to take House seats

MILTON — Irene Wrenner and Julia Andrews emerged as apparent winners in legislative races serving Milton Tuesday night, while Natalie Cashen and Henry Bonges appear poised to take the two Chittenden-Franklin House seats, according to unofficial results from the Vermont Secretary of State’s office. With all towns reporting...

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Sheffield Weighs Three Options for Route 122 Sidewalk Through Village

SHEFFIELD — Sheffield officials are weighing three options for adding a sidewalk along Route 122 through the village, with preliminary estimates ranging from about $400,000 for a basic sidewalk to a more expensive design that could include a separate footbridge over Millers Run. Consultants from Fuss & O’Neill presented the alternatives to the Select Board on Oct. 7 as part of a state-funded scoping study examining pedestrian access between Berry Hill Road, Chesley Hill Road and Millers Run School. The grant funding the study expires in February. The presentation marks another step in a project identified as a priority in Sheffield’s 2025 Town Plan.

Sheffield, VT · 1d
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Many Vermont towns still count election ballots by hand

WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of Vermont cities and towns still rely on volunteers to count Election Day ballots by hand. The secretary of state’s office says 177 towns use tabulator machines to count ballots while 70 still use the old-fashioned method of counting by hand. That includes the...

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Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer voted “Best Law Firm” in 27 practice areas by ‘Best Lawyers’

VermontBiz Vermont and New Hampshire law firm, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has been named a “Best Law Firm” in America by ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2027. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States. The 2027 edition is the 17th edition of the list.

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Results from Clinton County local elections

PLATTSBURGH | Clinton County voters turned out in force, setting records for early voting and casting ballots in new faces for highly publicized posts for both Clinton County Sheriff and Coroner. COUNTY POSITIONS. Four Clinton County elected posts were on the 2026 ballot with three contested. In unofficial early numbers,...

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Plattsburgh YMCA to host ceremonial groundbreaking

PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d

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NYS Master Teacher Program adds 188 teachers, 24 counselors to statewide network

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of 188 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,900 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. Twenty-four counselors were also selected as part of the Master Counselor cohort to serve as mentors for students and early-career educators. The new members represent 138 school districts with a Master Teacher or Master Counselor among their faculty, with 50 program members from high-needs districts including Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Utica, and, for counselors, New York City School Districts.

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Unofficial results show tight race for Wilmington supervisor

Only 19 votes is separating Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for Town of Wilmington supervisor. — WILMINGTON | Nineteen votes — that’s what currently separates Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for town supervisor. Election Night results showed...

Wilmington, NY · 2d

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Lake Placid Rotary's new Bark Park proves it's a dog's world after all

LAKE PLACID | Though its formal opening won't take place until next spring, the Lake Placid Rotary Bark Park is open now, offering dogs a place to romp and socialize freely and safely in a gated enclosed environment located at the North Elba Athletic Field, with spectacular views for pups with a visual aesthetic. Over the winter, added amenities will include benches for people and agility objects for stimulating play - thanks to The Devlin hotel, Man & Beast pet store and Origin Coffee café and bean roasting. Shaded areas will keep pets cool during the summer months. The Rotary Club recognized Town Supervisor Rick Preston and Highway Superintendent Ken Porter for their invaluable help with the project.

Lake Placid, NY · 3d

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Mayor nominates Anthony Geraci to be Burlington’s next chief of police

The Burlington City Council is set to vote on Chief Geraci’s appointment on November 9. Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is pleased to announce that she has offered Chief Anthony Geraci the position of Chief of Police for the City of Burlington. Chief Geraci’s nomination will be formally...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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RESULTS: 2026 midterm elections in Colchester: Scott wins Governor's race

COLCHESTER – Unofficial results are in from the Vermont Secretary of State's office and Associated Press. The winners are Rep. Sarah “Sarita” Austin and Rep. Wendy Critchlow. Sarah "Sarita" Austin (D): 2,321. Wendy Critchlow (D): 2,651. Spencer Sherman (R): 1,356. Alex Thibault (R): 1,707. CHI-20 Representatives:. The...

Colchester, VT · 3d

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Milton accepts $110,000 grant for accessible library entrance

MILTON — A new accessible entrance and relocated book return are planned for the Milton Public Library after the selectboard accepted a $110,000 grant Nov. 4. The project would give the library a separate entrance with automatic doors and move its book return from the back of the building to the front. Construction could be completed by fall 2027, depending on the time needed for a required federal environmental review, permitting and bidding.

Milton, VT · 1d

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A Trolley Tour of Burlington Caters to the Deaf Community

When she moved to Vermont three and a half years ago, Brittney Lipson discovered that the deaf community in the Burlington area is quite small. She’d come to study for her PhD at the University of Vermont and to teach courses on American Sign Language. Lipson, who is in her thirties, lost her hearing after an illness at age 3.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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2026 general election dispatch: A robust turnout in Colchester and last pitches from candidates

COLCHESTER — The polls had just opened and a crowd of Colchester voters were headed to cast their ballots for the general election. Trevor Safko was one of them. He and his family moved to Vermont from Texas, and he sad he was concerned about national issues impacting Vermont and beyond.

Colchester, VT · 3d

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UVM launches $6M initiative to turn research discoveries into solutions for Vermont

Through the NSF ART award, the Center for Biomedical Innovation Incubator will grow from its current foundation into a biomedical technology incubator that supports biomedical device innovators at all levels, from concept to commercialization. (Photo by Joshua Defibaugh) National Science Foundation-funded effort will provide training, mentorship and funding to help...

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Colchester’s 2026 election by the numbers: Slightly lower turnout, state senate surprises and more

COLCHESTER — It was a busy election night in Colchester, full of surprises as well as familiar faces taking the same seats. On the statewide level, Republican Gov. Phil Scott was re-elected for the sixth time, while Democrat Molly Gray beat Republican John Rodgers for Lieutenant Governor. Locally, Democrat Kim Gleason defeated longtime Republican legislator Pat Brennan for the Grand Isle State Senate district while all the Democrat incumbents for CHI-19 and CHI-20 retained their seats.

Colchester, VT · 2d

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Constantino claims victory while uncounted ballots keep New York’s 21st District race in limbo

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