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Traffic Alert: Route 107 closed in Bethel area
Both lanes of VT Route 107 in Bethel in the area of River Street are closed due to a fire.
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Winooski Farmers Market sees a busy Sunday
The weekly Winooski Farmers Market was in full swing today, featuring lots of local businesses.
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St. Albans teen starts donation drive for local homeless population
A St. Albans teen has started a donation drive for the homeless in his community.
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Multiple people hospitalized after Route 36 crash
Multiple people are in the hospital tonight after a head-on crash on Route 36 in Fairfield.
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Program brings women into the world of aviation
Women of all ages working together to build an airplane.
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Vermont teen wins U20 bouldering championship
One Vermont teen has made leaps and bounds in indoor climbing gyms across the country.
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Missing kayaker found
Police say a missing kayaker was found just over 12 hours after he was reported missing.
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What To Do: Sunday July 13
If you need some activities to do this Sunday, we can help.
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N.Y. man arrested for driving wrong way on I-89
A New York man was arrested early Sunday morning after police say he drove the wrong way down the interstate for nearly two dozen miles.
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This Day in History: July 13, 1994
On this day in history, interstate 89 in Franklin county turned into a parking lot in 1994.
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Essex Junction house damaged in fire
A house was damaged in an early-morning fire in Essex Junction Sunday.
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St. Albans City brewery celebrates 8 years in business with block party
Mill River Brewing in St. Albans City put on their first-ever block party to celebrate its eight year anniversary.
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Blueberry picking season in full swing
It’s the first week of blueberry picking season, and pickers are rejoicing.
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Celebrating agriculture at “Breakfast on the Farm”
The tenth annual “Breakfast on the Farm” event shows visitors the importance of dairy farms.
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NEK auto shop rebuilds after devastating fire
A long awaited celebration Saturday - three years after a fire burned Don’s Auto Service down.
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Service providers in Addison County see increase in homelessness as hotel program ends
Service providers are seeing their homeless populations grow, and they say it’s only going to get worse.
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Fallen Chittenden Fire Captain honored with memorial
A heartfelt memorial in Rutland County for a firefighter who died in the line of duty.
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Motorcyclists ride in honor of fallen Marble City officer
An annual reminder on two wheels -- keeping the memory of a fallen Marble City police officer alive.
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VSP search for suspect who crashed into police cruiser
Vermont State Police is on the hunt for a man who they say stole a car, crashed into a police cruiser and then ran away.
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DONATE AND WATCH HERE: Do Good Fest 2025
This year’s Do Good Fest is a benefit concert for the Vermont Foodbank.
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Derby auto shop reopens 3 years after fire
A Derby business celebrates its reopening three years after a devastating fire.
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What To Do: Saturday, July 12
If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday, we’ve got you covered.
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This Day in History: July 12, 1824
On this day in history, the Orvis family legacy takes root in Manchester with the birth of Franklin Orvis on July 12, 1824.
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Police search for woman in Montpelier area accused of multiple assaults
Montpelier police are looking for a woman who they say violently assaulted multiple people.
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Hard-won lessons learned at the Battle of Hubbardton
While the British may have technically won the battle, it helped America win the larger war.
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High school students attend GIV’s emergency medicine training camp
Aspiring medical professionals this week got to experience what it would be like to tend to an emergency scenario.
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Death of woman on East Montpelier trail not suspicious, police say
Authorities are investigating the death of a Montpelier woman who died on a local trail.
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Stuck in Vt: The fairy-tale world of comic artist and illustrator Julianna Brazill
Seven Days’ Eva Sollberger spent a day with artist and illustrator Julianna Brazill, touring her Burlington studio and Winooski home.
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Scholarship to honor beloved former WCAX anchor
To honor her commitment to journalism, her family has announced a scholarship fund in her name.
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Horseshoe pros pitch ringers in Bristol
It’s summertime, and that means it’s peak season for one of Vermont’s unsung sports -- horseshoes.
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Vermont exploring plans for a convention center
Vermont officials are exploring the idea of creating a new convention center.
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Aerobatic fliers to take to the skies in Springfield this weekend
An annual aerobatics contest has returned to the Green Mountains, featuring pilots flipping and rolling through the air.
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Northeast Kingdom residents once again recovering from flash floods
Up to 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours on Thursday, prompting rapid flooding.
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1st Micro Bird bus rolls off assembly line in Plattsburgh
The first Micro Bird school bus ever made in the United States rolled off the production line Friday morning in Plattsburgh, according to town officials.
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Burlington man charged with robbing Old North End store 3 times
A Burlington man faces charges after police say he robbed the same store in the Old North End three times in the past few months.
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Strong winds, hail cause damage in Middlebury
Strong storms in Addison County on Thursday afternoon brought hail and high winds.
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Do Good Fest sold out; Watch on WYCI
Montpelier is the place to be this weekend as crowds converge Saturday for the Do Good Fest.
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North Country airports to receive nearly $2.5M in upgrades
Airports in Lake Placid, Massena, Plattsburgh, and Ogdensburg are among 16 across the state to receive the funding.
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Many Lake Champlain beaches closed
Many beaches on Lake Champlain are closed to swimming Friday because of cyanobacteria blooms.
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Pets with Potential: Meet Kyra, Cassidy, Rita, and Opal
This week’s Pets with Potential come from Shelburne’s Passion for Paws.
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
The higher rates would go into effect Aug. 1, creating a tense series of weeks ahead for the global economy.
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Roads closed after Caledonia County flooding
A traffic alert for drivers in the Northeast Kingdom.
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Annual Summervale celebration kicks off
Food, music, and fun on tap this weekend for the annual Summervale.
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This Day in History: July 11, 1965
Fire destroyed a Chittenden County landmark on this day in history.
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Missing St. Albans teen found safe
Olivia Quinones, 14, was reported missing after she left her St. Albans home on Sunday night and never returned.
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Rescue crews locate missing kids near Camel’s Hump
Search crews have located three kids missing on the Long Trail.
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Isolated flash flooding strikes NEK communities for third year in a row
Devastating flooding hit parts of the Northeast Kingdom Thursday for the third consecutive year in a row to the day.
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Police search for man impersonating a state trooper in St. Johnsbury
Police in St. Johnsbury are on the lookout for someone impersonating a state trooper.
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Woman involved in Plattsburgh murder sentenced
A woman involved in the killing of a Plattsburgh man learned her fate on Thursday.
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New Bennington addiction treatment center expands methadone access
The Bay Area Addiction Research Treatment Program’s new clinic off Depot Street expands access to methadone treatment and opioid recovery services in the county.
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