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‘Match Day’ for UVM medical students means the first step towards the future
Medical students discover where they'll complete training as Match Day reveals placements.
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FIRST ALERT: Messy roads likely Sunday with more spring snow on the way
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day due to widespread snow that will impact the region late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. Plan for messy roads, especially Sunday morning through midday.
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This Day in History: Feds seize sheep over mad cow disease concerns
Federal agents conducting a first of it’s kind round-up, on this day in history.
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Woman hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Cornwall
Slippery road conditions yesterday led to a woman being hospitalized after a two car crash on Route 74.
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One man dead after crash in Orange
Friday’s snowy conditions led to a fatal crash on Route 302 in Orange.
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Stuck in Vt: Meet the family behind O Bread Bakery at Shelburne Farms
Whether telling bakery stories at the dinner table or shaping baguettes together, Chuck Conway, Carla Kevorkian, and their kids have spent decades pouring their heart and soul into O Bread Bakery.
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St. Johnsbury Academy senior awarded WCAX-St. Michael’s Service Scholarship
Matthew MacDonald is the second recipient of the WCAX and St. Michael’s Service Scholarship, which is honored over four years, saving a family $80,000 on tuition.
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Local students build accessibility ramp for NH woman
Upper Valley students are giving back to their community, building an accessibility ramp for a Charlestown woman who hasn’t been outside in a year.
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Diggins secures 4th overall World Cup title in Lake Placid
n one of the final races in her skiing career at Lake Placid, Jessie Diggins on Friday secured her fourth overall World Cup title.
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CSWD warns others after losing nearly $3 million to phishing scam
CSWD officials are speaking out after it was revealed earlier this month that scammers tricked them into losing nearly $3 million.
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Third migrant detained during Dorset Street ICE operation released
Another migrant detained during last week’s dramatic ICE operation in South Burlington has been released
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Northeast Kingdom parochial school chosen for US Education Department tour
U.S. education officials visited United Christian Academy in Newport, a school with fewer than 60 students.
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Vermont lawmakers advance bills to reduce property tax increases
State lawmakers this week advanced several bills aimed at blunting property tax increases, but the tax relief is not as great as lawmakers were considering just a few weeks ago.
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Kelly Brunette elected mayor of Saranac Lake
Democrat and Village Board Trustee Kelly Brunette beat out incumbent Republican Mayor Jimmy Williams by almost 300 votes.
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Plattsburgh schools closed due to staffing issues
Staffing, not weather, closed schools in Plattsburgh on Friday.
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Search underway for gun used in North Country murder
New York State Police searched the waters of Lake Champlain for the second straight day Thursday, looking for gun used in a 2025 murder.
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Fletcher Free Library hosts mini-golf fundraiser
The Fletcher Free Library has been transformed into a mini-golf course for a two-day fundraiser.
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Scott appoints Sandi Hoffman as DCF commissioner
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday appointed Sandi Hoffman as commissioner of the Department for Children and Families.
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Vermont bears emerging from hibernation, officials warn
Vermont wildlife officials say they are already getting reports of bears emerging from hibernation and that it is time to bear-proof yards.
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Vermont Youth Orchestra buys Elley-Long Music Center
The VYOA, which has used the Elley-Long Music Center throughout its existence, will now officially take over ownership.
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Cross-Country World Cup Finals come to Lake Placid for the first time
For the first time ever, the Cross Country World Cup Finals are in the U.S. this year, and they’re starting Saturday at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid.
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Rhode Island hikers rescued from icy White Mtn. trail
New Hampshire authorities say two Rhode Island hikers needed to be rescued on Thursday night from near the top of the Flume Slide in Franconia Notch.
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Spring officially began today, here’s what it means
The Vernal Equinox today is the official start of spring!
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Pets with Potential: Meet Jasper, Beowulf, and Bronco
This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Humane Society of Chittenden County, which is offering a free “Spring Bark” adoption special.
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March Madness to preempt Channel 3 News at noon and 4
The Channel 3 News at noon and at 4 will be preempted Thursday and Friday due to March Madness coverage.
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Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
New York and Vermont are among 13 states with the insurance coverage requirements.
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This Day in History: Indiana man arrested in deadly Fair Haven pipe bombing
On this day in history, an Indiana man was arrested for sending a package bomb that killed a Vermont teenager.
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Maple businesses prepare for Open House Weekend
Whether you’re in the market for a sample of syrup or a stack of pancakes, there are spots to satisfy your cravings statewide.
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Rain and snow to impact travel Friday afternoon and evening, watching weekend snow potential
First day of spring brings messy mix of rain and heavy wet snow to Vermont, New York and New Hampshire Friday. A Winter Weather Advisory in effect for some, with others seeing all rain. Your evening commute could be wet or snowy depending on where you live.
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Students explore educational opportunities at Saint Michael’s College
Hundreds of high school students got a start on their college and career pathways at an event held at St. Michael’s College on Thursday.
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Background check delays, data glitches raise child care safety concerns in Vermont
DCF is failing to track serious violations at child care centers, according to a new state auditor’s report.
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Newport woman accused of murdering ex-boyfriend pleads not guilty
Police say Ariana Rodger murdered Alton Wheeler, 79, in his Brownington home on Wednesday.
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Drought persists despite a snowy winter in the NEK and Northern New Hampshire
The Northeast's severe drought that gripped the region last fall has eased significantly thanks to a snowy winter and recent snowmelt. However, a long-term precipitation deficit continues to affect deep soil moisture across Vermont and New Hampshire. Multiple rounds of rain and snow expected this week could provide further relief.
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86-year-old Underhill native keeps Vermont sugarmaking traditions alive
It’s the season of sugarmaking, and at Walker’s Pure Vermont Maple Syrup in Underhill, 86-year-old Craig Walker remains a key part of the operation.
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Jury acquits Rutland child care teacher of child cruelty charge
A jury acquitted a Rutland child care provider Thursday of child cruelty charges after she took the stand and testified in her own defense.
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Hundreds of students explore college, career pathways at VSAC event
Hundreds of high school students got a start on their college and career pathways at an event held at St. Michael’s College on Thursday.
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CVU senior wins WCAX-St. Michael’s College Service Scholarship
CVU senior Jenny Blanshine won a scholarship that will save her $80,000 over four years at St. Michael’s College.
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Veteran’s lawyers push to drop domestic terrorism charge over crisis hotline call
Lawyers for a Vermont veteran charged with domestic terrorism asked a judge Thursday to drop the charges.
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Vt. lawmakers probe ICE operation that led to violence, detentions
Top law enforcement officials appeared before a joint session of the House and Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday morning.
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Addison County prosecutor faces possible suspension over DUI conviction
During a hearing of the Vermont Professional Responsibilities Board, officials argued Eva Vekos should be suspended from practicing law.
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F-35 in Iranian operation makes emergency landing; Vt. crews accounted for
A Vermont Air National Guard spokesperson couldn’t confirm whether the F-35 hit was from Vermont.
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Migrant detained during South Burlington ICE operation released on bail
A federal judge on Thursday granted bail for the last of the three migrants detained during an ICE operation in South Burlington last week.
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Beloved Vermont geologist, trail advocate killed in Florida wrong-way crash
A well-known Vermont geologist and trail advocate was killed in a wrong-way crash in Florida on Wednesday morning.
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USS Vermont crew members visit Green Mountain State
USS Vermont crew members are visiting the Green Mountain State this week.
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NY teacher charged with endangering welfare of child
New York State Police have charged a Franklin County teacher with endangering the welfare of a child.
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Police arrest suspect in Brownington killing
State police have arrested a Newport woman in the investigation into a murder in Brownington on Wednesday night.
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South Burlington looks to develop section of Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area
The city of South Burlington is looking to expand access and improve safety at Hubbard Recreation & Natural Area, but some are worried about the potential effects on wildlife.
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Indigenous group acquires 600-acre parcel in Adirondack Park
For the first time, a parcel of the Adirondack Park where Indigenous families have used the land for subsistence fishing and hunting is now officially theirs.
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Vermont State Police find missing 14-year-old
Police ask public to help locate teen last seen Wednesday.
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Rutland Town was first Vermont municipality to launch a website 30 years ago
Once known as the marble capital of the world, Rutland Town also made history on the internet, becoming the first municipality in Vermont to have a website.
