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How to Stock Up for a Winter Storm
While we haven’t had a nor’eastern storm yet, it’s still early in the season. Here are some GREAT tips on how to prepare your home and car for a winter storm from our friends at WPTZ:
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St. Albans Tractor Parade Steps Off Friday 6pm 12/8
After the devastating flooding Vermont farmers faced this past summer, St. Albans farmers have banded together for a celebratory Tractor Parade thatwinds through St. Albans this Friday night. Vermont’s Secretary of Agriculture, Anson Tebbetts said “Farmers of Franklin County and beyond are doing this to thank the community for supporting them all the years that they’ve been there,” Over 60 farmers will participate with lighted tractors, trucks and more to celebrate.
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Troy's Toy Drive Set for Saturday 12-9 4pm
Since 2015, founder Troy Austin has been rounding up new, unwrapped toys to insure no child goes without a present during the holidays. This Saturday starting at 4 pm, the Albert D. Lawton school in Essex Junction will host trucks and vehicles ablaze in holiday lights, cookies and of course, Santa to accept donations of unwrapped new toys until 6:30 pm.
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Middlebury Snowbowl Opens for season with upgrades
Opening day for Middlebury Snowbowl is Saturday, Dec. 9th and local skiers and riders can expect new amenities and bonus advantages. A new quad chairlift, an expanded Discovery Zone, new lights, and more après ski activities during the week. Also enjoy night skiing which will go until 9pm.
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Construction of Walk-Bike Bridge over I89 to Start at End of 2024
Construction on the walk-bike bridge known as the East-West Crossing in South Burlington is expected to start at the end of 2024, city leaders say, with a target opening two years later.
The $14.5 million project, which would see a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians stretch over Interstate 89, has been in development for years now and aims to address one of the riskiest tracts of road in the state. Read more courtesy of Leah Golding, Community News Service:
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Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train is BACK!
Yeah! It’s coming back to our area!The 25th annual Canadian-Pacific Holiday Train will make stops at three Northern New York locations on Saturday, November 25th.The Christmas train, filled with festive light displays, and “live” outdoor shows, this year featuring two Canadian acts, Virginia to Vegas and Trudy, will be in Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point.We’re encouraged to join in the Holiday celebration by bringing heart-healthy non-perishables, or money, if possible. Since the the CPHT pulled out on its first journey, over five-million pounds of food, and over 22.5-million-dollars has been raised for community food banks..Port Henry – Amtrak Station, 20 Park PlaceArrives: 4:30 p.m.Event: 4:45-5:15 p.m.Plattsburgh – Amtrak Station, 121 Bridge StreetArrives: 7 p.m.Event: 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.Rouses Point – Pratt Street Railway CrossingArrives: 8:45 p.m.Event: 9 – 9:30 p.m. -
Stowe Area Association reports this year's foliage season as record-breaking
The Stowe Area Association (SAA) reported that during the three-week foliage season, there was a record-setting occupancy rate! This was reported during the annual Fall Member Meeting on October 26, 2023 in partnership with Stowe Mountain Resort.
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Shake Your Buoy to Benefit Sail Beyond Cancer
On Thursday, November 9, Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont has their annual fundraiser called SHAKE YOUR BUOY!There will be food, dancing, a silent and live auction. Come out for a night of fun and support this worthy cause.Thursday, Nov 9th – 6pm – 10pm. HULA Lakeside.Sail Beyond Cancer offers 3-hour sailing excursions for those who face the challenge of cancer along with their closest friends and family. It’s a magical service that allows a much-needed break from treatments and appointments.
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The Hub - Not Your Average Farmstand
Take a ferry ride over from Charlotte, VT to Essex NY and you’ll bump into this quaint, lakeside town with shops, restaurants and a further drive down Rt 22 takes you to The Hub – a farmstand with a twist. Learn more from WPTZ’s Ben Frechette:
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Nightmare Vermont Poised for Opening Night
Thursday night, Oct 19th, the veil of the supernatural realms thins and invites the adventurous out for a theatrical Halloween thrill not to be missed! Since Nighmare Vermont’s inception in 2004, hundreds of volunteers scare THOUSANDS of visitors every year. Read on… if you dare…
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