BURLINGTON – Students from Wolcott Elementary School took part in Kickline, a large-scale performance hosted by The Flynn, Friday, Sept. 26, at Burlington’s Waterfront Park. Kickline brought together hundreds of Vermont students (grades 3–6) with local dance instructors. The event closed out The Flynn’s statewide Access to the Arts Month, highlighting the role[Read More…]
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Thousands convene for Labor Day solidarity events
VERMONT – This Labor Day, labor unions, activist organizations, workers and others across Vermont joined with over 1,000 other gatherings across the United States to build solidarity among workers and oppressed groups and advocate for workers’ rights. In Wolcott, organizers counted 95 people lining both sides of Vt. Rte. 15[Read More…]
Drought conditions affect Caspian Lake users
GREENSBORO – Caspian Lake’s historically low water levels have been the subject of much conversation in a town that depends on the lake to draw summer visitors. With the lake more than 12 inches below its eight-year average on September 1, and 18 inches below its spring level this year,[Read More…]
How AI boosts flood forecasting
by Hannah Fischer BURLINGTON – Predicting floods, specifically in mountainous terrain, has long been a major challenge. Now, University of Vermont (UVM) scientists have demonstrated how artificial intelligence can significantly improve streamflow prediction in these complex environments. Research published today in the Journal of the American Water Resources Association reveals[Read More…]
Vermont Summer Camps Prep for Safety
BURLINGTON – They are made up of cabins scrawled with old camp signatures, wide lawns, friendship bracelets, campfires, lake games, tearful partings, first friendships and childhood delight. Summer camps have been the launching ground for life lessons for decades of American kids, but the latest threat to preserving that magic[Read More…]
VSO Names Hoffman to Board
BURLINGTON – The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has named Amanda Knox Hoffman, formerly of East Calais, as the newly-elected member of its board of directors at the organization’s annual board meeting on June 19. Spencer Knapp was elected as chair, and, Peter Miller, Marc A. Scorca, and Prospero Gogo were[Read More…]
Walden Man Denies Federal Gun, Drug Crimes
BURLINGTON – A Hardwick area man, who officials say is part of a sprawling police investigation that included a double homicide of two drug dealers in the Northeast Kingdom two years ago, pleaded not guilty Thursday to a federal drug and gun charge. Hunter Patten, 25, of Walden, is charged[Read More…]
Vermont Green FC Captures National Title
BURLINGTON – The Vermont Green FC semiprofessional soccer team claimed the USL2 National Championship over the weekend in just their fourth year of existence as a team. Recent University of Vermont Catamount hero Maximillian Kissel’s volley in stoppage time powered Green FC to a 2-1 win over Seattle’s Ballard FC[Read More…]
Donation Appointments Critical Keeping Blood Supply Ready
BURLINGTON – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves, especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. Upcoming blood[Read More…]
Rail Trail Signs Ask for Identification Help
BURLINGTON – Visitors on Vermont’s rail trails this summer will notice new signs asking for their help identifying a fast-growing introduced invasive tree called tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This tree is the preferred host of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive sap-feeding insect that poses a serious threat to Vermont’s vineyards[Read More…]
Hardwick Gazette Joins The Vermont Journalism Coalition
BURLINGTON – UVM’s Center for Community News (CCN) hosted its annual Vermont Journalism Conference on Friday in partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation, at which both organizations announced their support for the creation of a Vermont Journalism Coalition. The organization will promote long-term sustainability for Vermont news outlets. The nonprofit[Read More…]
Teens May Apply for 4-H Science Ambassador
BURLINGTON – Teens interested in science and technology may consider applying to be a 4-H Science Ambassador. The opportunity is open to anyone who is entering Grades 9 to 12 in the fall. Although sponsored by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H, enrollment in 4-H is not required. Applications are[Read More…]
