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One Year After the Flood: Working to Close Gaps for Vermont Farmers

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1 week ago

July 9, 2024

One Year After the Flood: Working to Close Gaps for Vermont Farmers

Christa Alexander inks the names of vegetables on popsicle sticks inside a toasty hoophouse at Jericho Settlers Farm. Behind her rests a bag of potting soil the size of a small vehicle and a tray of perky pea shoots. The sky is postcard blue, and yet, last summer’s flooding looms in the…

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Meet the new president of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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17 mins ago

July 17, 2024

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Meet the new president of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has a new president. Amy Spear took over from Betsy Bishop on July 1, and Spear already has her hands full working to help Vermont businesses navigate flooding damage after the recent storm.

Our Darren Perron spoke with Spear about some of the challenges she’s facing in her first weeks on the job, and what she sees ahead for the chamber. Watch the video to see their full conversation.

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Burglary suspects caught on camera at Vt. state park

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7 hours ago

July 16, 2024

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Burglary suspects caught on camera at Vt. state park

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a pair of burglars were caught on camera at a Vermont state park.

It happened at the ranger station at the Waterbury Center State Park around 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Vermont State Police say two men broke into the station and left with a safe.

Troopers say they collected multiple pieces of evidence, including surveillance video and DNA.

Surveillance photo showing tattoo(Courtesy: Vt. State Police)

They say one of the men involved had visible, possibly identifying tattoos.

If you know who they are, call the state police in Berlin at 802-229-9191. You can also leave an anonymous tip online.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, state officials to give update on flood response

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14 hours ago

July 16, 2024

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Scott, state officials to give update on flood response

BERLIN, Vt. (WCAX) – Gov. Phil Scott and state officials will give a news briefing Tuesday morning on the state’s ongoing response to the flooding in Vermont communities. It’s scheduled to start at 11 a.m.

When it begins, you can watch it live in the player above or on WCAX Channel 3.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl swept into our region last week, prompting evacuations, knocking out roads and bridges, and leading to the deaths of two men: Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham; and John Rice, 73, of Concord, Vermont.

The flooding caused widespread damage. State officials are urging flooding victims to document their damage, keep receipts for money spent on repairs and report all flood damage to 211. Officials say reporting the damage helps them get an accurate tally of monetary damage in the state that could trigger federal assistance, which will help everyone.

Click here for more flooding resources and information.

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