New owners hope to restore, reopen historic Vermont inn

BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - One of Vermont’s oldest landmarks could soon be brought back to its former glory. Bennington’s Walloomsac Inn was one of the state’s oldest inns when it closed in the 1990s. According to the Bennington Museum, the inn was built in …

Vermont Journalist Stephen Terry dies at 82

MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - A longtime Vermont journalist has died after a battle with cancer. Stephen Terry was a lifelong Vermonter born in Windsor. He was a valued political advisor to Vermont politicians as well as news sources like WCAX News. It was a …

Vermont students travel cross-country to track storms

HomeShare Vermont to host discussion in Woodstock next week

WOODSTOCK — Windsor County residents can learn about the process of homesharing during an open house in Woodstock on July 30. Representatives from HomeShare Vermont, a South Burlington-based nonprofit organization which helps match homeowners with excess …

Vermont's first neonics restrictions go into effect

Last year, Vermont became the second state in the nation to ban pesticides called neonicotinoids, or neonics. Now, that ban is going into effect: As of July 1st, outdoor application on crops and ornamental plants is prohibited, and a ban on neonic-treated …

Vermont man charged with impersonating Barre Town firefighter

A man is due in Washington County court next month after police said he impersonated a firefighter.The Barre Town Fire Chief said he received information about a man who responded to a fatal crash in Fayston, claiming he was with their unit.Members of the …

Southern Vermont seeks regional project submissions

BENNINGTON -- The Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) and Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) are jointly announcing the 2025 call for project submissions for inclusion in the Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development …

Vermont congressional delegation lands important funding for Winooski 

Vermont received a $22.7 million federal grant to replace the Winooski River Bridge. The current bridge, built in 1929, will be replaced with a wider, more resilient structure. The project includes intersection improvements and enhanced drainage systems. …

Behind another sold-out crowd, Vermont Green stuns its opponent 

Vermont Green FC defeated FC Motown 3-2 to advance to the USL League Two Eastern Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Finals and National Semifinals will be hosted by Vermont Green FC on July 25th and 27th, respectively. Owen O'Malley, Julien Le …

Vermont's unemployment rate held steady in June

MONTPELIER -- The Vermont Department of Labor announced that according to household data, the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for June was 2.6 percent. This reflects no change from the prior month’s revised estimate. The civilian labor …