Vermont EMT credited with saving drowning woman at Maine beach

YORK, Maine (WCAX) - A Vermont EMT on vacation jumped into action to save a woman from drowning off the coast of Maine. Erik Hanson, who works for the regional ambulance in Mt. Holly, was visiting York, Maine, when he was called to duty Saturday. “The …

Vermont one step closer to cellphone ban in schools

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont schools are one step closer to becoming cell phone-free. State lawmakers are expected to vote soon to advance a miscellaneous education bill that would ban cell phones in the classroom. It’s part of a nationwide grassroots …

Strand Appointed Assistant Coach for Vermont Women’s Hockey Team

Erik Strand has been appointed as the Assistant Coach for the Vermont women’s hockey team, as announced by Head Coach Jim Plumer. Strand, who previously spent ten successful seasons as the Head Coach of UW-Eau Claire, brings extensive experience and a …

Vermont has one of the highest rates of skin cancer; Experts preach ‘sun safety’

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - We haven’t had a very sunny spring so far, but as things heat up, UVM’s Cancer Center is reminding everyone that too much exposure comes at your own peril. Officials say protecting yourself today goes a long way to decrease your …

This new Vermont plant turns Ben & Jerry’s waste into clean energy

Photo: Purpose Energy Ben & Jerry’s organic waste is now creating clean energy for the Vermont grid, thanks to a new PurposeEnergy plant in St. Albans. PurposeEnergy, which specializes in converting organic food waste into energy, has officially opened …

Court rules in favor of plaintiffs to stop tariffs, includes Vermont business and state

Photo courtesy Terry Precision Cycling. by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The United States Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that the Trump Administration cannot use emergency powers to institute tariffs, saying that power lies …

Welch gathers Vermont businesses at Orvis to discuss tariffs

MANCHESTER — Vermont Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with various small and mid-size Vermont businesses Wednesday at the Orvis flagship store in Manchester to listen and discuss the real-world ramifications of the on-again-off-again Trump tariffs and their …

Vermont arts scene springs to life with Ben Harper, Suzanne Vega, more

Vermont H.S. sports scores for Thursday, May 29 

The 2025 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field and Ultimate. TO REPORT SCORES Coaches or team …

Boaters Encouraged to Prioritize Safety and Environmental Responsibility While Enjoying Vermont’s Lakes and Ponds

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – May 28, 2025 Media Contacts: Major Jenna Reed, Warden Service Department of Fish and Wildlife Jenna.Reed@Vermont.gov Laura Dlugolecki, Lakes and Ponds Permitting and Vermont Project WET Coordinator Department of …