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Despite rejection, housing developer still has eyes on Essex County
Blue Line seeks new location after North Hudson backs away from $23M affordable housing project. Blue Line Development will press ahead with plans for workforce housing in Essex County despite a setback in North Hudson, which has had a change of heart about a proposed apartment complex there. Kevin Kavanaugh,...
Weather at your School: Vergennes Union Elementary School
VERGENNES, Vt. — On Mar. 15, Vergennes Union Elementary School welcomed "Weather at Your School" with enthusiasm, despite the rainy weather outside. Students arrived in large numbers, proudly displaying their unique and colorful umbrellas and eager to deliver the forecast. After the morning newcast, we made our way into...
Another car crashes into Shelburne Post Office
SHELBURNE, Vt. (WCAX) - A car rammed into Shelburne’s post office causing some serious-looking damage. The crash caused the post office to close for the day. We don’t know yet when they will be back open. Maintenance workers were there boarding up the front part of the building.
Experts eye tick population ahead of spring
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Tuesday is the first day of spring and that means tick season is right around the corner. WCAX News spoke with a veterinarian and a biology professor, both of whom say the prevalence of ticks is somewhat of a recent phenomenon in Vermont. Horses, deer, pets...
Lake Champlain Management Cooperative provides updates on fish species
ESSEX, N.Y. — If you're an avid angler, you can learn more about the different fish that call Lake Champlain their home later this week. North Country residents will have an opportunity to meet with biologists in Essex, New York for a State of the Lake conference. The meeting...
Dozens of Vermont schools cancel eclipse-day classes
Many Vermont students will have a three-day weekend in a couple of weeks, as dozens of schools have called off classes on eclipse day. A huge increase in traffic is expected in many areas across northern Vermont on April 8, and anywhere from 50,000 to 200,000 people are expected to visit the region as totality nears in mid-afternoon.
Moriah high school falls to Haldane 67-59 in Class C New York boys' basketball final four
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The last Section VII left standing on the New York high school hardwood gave it all they had but fell just short of a Class C state championship berth. Moriah High School made it back to the state final four for the first time since 2018, but was unable to overcome an 11-3 Haldane High School third-quarter run, leading to the 67-59 final score.
Spirit Of The Week: Lost Lantern Far Flung Rye Whiskey
The finest bottle from Lost Lantern’s Spring 2024 Collection blends a pool of ryes from across the Midwest. Lost Lantern boasts a fairly unique origin story, as the label was founded when two whiskey lovers from different aisles of the industry wanted to bring much needed attention to smaller American craft distilleries—especially those that may not be receiving the shine they deserve.
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