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From France comes a call for Trump’s America to return Lady Liberty. Here’s why it won’t happen
A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
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Vt. students win fish art contest
Vermont students’ artwork will be showcased in next year’s Department of Fish and Game fishing guide and regulation publication.
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Vermont police searching for missing teen
Police say the 14-year-old was last seen in Winooski on Friday.
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PROGRAMMING NOTE: ‘Catamount Corner’ airs on WCAX at 6:30 pm; 6 pm news shortened
A new episode of "Catamount Corner" airs Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 3. That means the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m. will be a half hour.
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Vermont, Quebec business leaders to discuss tariffs
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch is holding a roundtable discussion in Newport on Tuesday to bring together business and community leaders from Vermont and Quebec to talk about tariffs.
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Burlington Police search for man who took off after crash
Burlington police are searching for a man who they say crashed a car and then ran away.
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Green Mountain Transit to implement route, fee changes
Changes are coming down the line for Green Mountain Transit.
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Hyde Park man faces 20 animal cruelty charges
A Vermont man has been charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty.
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Advocates call for better cancer coverage
Advocates will ask Vermont lawmakers on Tuesday to help them kick cancer.
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Peace and War Summit in Vermont to discuss Latin America
Policy experts in Vermont will gather at Norwich University on Tuesday to discuss solutions for Latin America.
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Attorney general to outline Vermont lawsuits against Trump administration
Vermont’s attorney general on Tuesday will detail her legal actions against the Trump administration on everything from immigration to federal funding.
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Pipe bomb found during Vermont traffic stop, police say
Police say they found a pipe bomb when they arrested a man during a traffic stop in Royalton last week.
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North Country brewery concerned about impacts of Trump administration tariffs
A North Country brewer says aluminum isn't the only thing they're worried could cost more under new tariffs. Our Alek LaShomb reports.
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Made in Vermont: Camielle Josephine Studio
This nature-inspired artist cut her teeth out in Yellowstone, but her roots are here in Vermont.
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Vermont’s January unemployment rate up over last year
New data shows Vermont's unemployment rate is up compared to last year.
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Flooding concerns prompt early dismissals at 2 Vt. schools
Rising waters forced early dismissal for at least two Vermont schools on Monday.
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Vt. communities work to better utilize data in decision-making
All cities and towns spend money to collect data. Our Kendall Claar explores how some municipalities are working to better utilize that data in decision-making.
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Costly Vermont Clean Heat Standard set for repeal
A key piece of the Legislature's global warming strategy could get shelved. Our Ike Bendavid reports on a bill to repeal the Clean Heat Standard.
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Can you help ID people, places in Vermont photography exhibit?
Historians are asking Vermonters to help identify the people and places in a new photography exhibit at the Vermont History Museum.
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2 charged in Burlington kidnapping incident
Two men are being held without bail after police say they kidnapped a man from Burlington.
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Public meeting to discuss road construction in Williston
Road work could impact your commute through Williston in the near future.
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Vermonters celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parade, Irish dancing
There was plenty of St. Patrick's Day fun in our region-- even on a Monday. And the rain didn't stop an annual parade. Our Cat Viglienzoni reports.
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New Hampshire police searching for flag vandalism suspect
Police are on the lookout for a suspect who they say tore down an American flag from a restaurant in Hanover.
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Voters weigh in on fate of NH town’s one-room schoolhouse
Big changes are coming to a small school in Croydon, New Hampshire.
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Officials monitor high water in Upper Valley rivers
Officials in the Upper Valley were monitoring high water Monday afternoon, including along the 400-mile Connecticut River.
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Schumer postpones book tour amid liberal criticism over spending vote
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several planned events this week to promote his new book after some liberal groups had planned to stage protests.
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Vermont man accused of domestic, sexual assault
A Vermont man faces charges of aggravated domestic assault and sexual assault.
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Wildlife officials warn bears are coming out of hibernation
Bears have started coming out of hibernation in our region and searching for food.
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Vermont inmate dies at New Hampshire hospital
Corrections officials say the inmate was receiving palliative care at the hospital and the death does not appear suspicious.
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UVM names finalist for president’s job
The University of Vermont has named a finalist to become the school's next president.
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Stec demands fired Corrections officers be allowed to work for NY
New York State Sen. Dan Stec wants to rescind the governor's executive order that bans fired corrections officers from all government employment.
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Plots open at Plattsburgh Community Garden
Plattsburgh residents could skip the produce section in the grocery store this summer.
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Manufactured home improvement grant applications open
If you’re looking to give your manufactured home a facelift, one program can help you out.
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Shopping for home and garden at St. Albans Rotary Home Show
The Rotary Club of St. Albans hosted their 31st Annual Home and Recreation Expo at t the Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center.
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Burlington event celebrates Irish culture ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival runs from February to March with about 23 different events all circled around Irish heritage.
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Motorcyclist dies in Barre crash
Police say it happened on South Barre Road when a motorcycle drove into a truck
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UVM women’s hoops draws 15-seed, matchup with N.C. State in NCAAs
Cats headed to the big dance for the second time in three years
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Vermont towns brace for potential flooding
Residents of several Vermont towns are bracing for potential flooding in parts of the state.
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You Can Quote Me: March 16, 2025
Guest Tim Ashe talks about preventing fraud in Medicaid-- what a new review says about efforts to make sure payments going out in Vermont are legit.
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CVU robotics team to head to FIRST Tech Challenge world championships
The Champlain Valley Union High School robotics team, the Robohawks, will head to the FIRST Tech Challenge world championships next month.
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In the Garden: Japanese garden
Gardens are all about green, but there are other creative ways to spruce them up.
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Gov. Scott reacts to winning shotgun in raffle
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has been declared a big winner in a local fire department’s raffle.
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Freezy runs turn to warmer ones as RunVermont hosts last winter 5k
RunVermont wrapped up their last winter series 5k race of the season Saturday.
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Hundreds protest outside South Burlington Tesla dealership
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Tesla dealership in South Burlington Saturday afternoon in protest.
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Police procession held for fallen Border Patrol Officer Maland
Police held a huge procession for fallen Border Patrol Agent Maland Saturday afternoon.
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Local leaders hear concerns at Town Hall events in Vermont
Senator Peter Welch, Treasurer Mike Pieciak and local legislators held a town hall in both Brattleboro and South Burlington.
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Problem gambling: taking a look at resources as March Madness tips off
These next few weeks, many Vermonters will roll the dice and bet on which teams in their brackets they think will win. We’re taking a closer look at the different resources available for people to manage their gambling Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. on You Can Quote Me.
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Meeting to discuss current state of Lake Champlain fisheries
Vermont Fish and Wildlife and other partners are hosting a “State of the Lake Fisheries” meeting today.
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Task force seeks Vermonters’ input on federal policy changes
Vermont’s Task Force on the Federal Transition wants to hear from you.
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New York statewide burn ban going into effect
The state's annual burn ban begins March 16 and runs through May 14.
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