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Essex roads flooded by strong rains

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Strong rains Thursday flooded roads in Essex. More>>

Kidnapping arrests in Brattleboro

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Four people behind bars this morning, charged with kidnapping and burglary. More>>

Fatal ATV crash in Concord

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A Massachusetts man is dead after an ATV crash in Concord. More>>

List of Vt. road closures due to flooding

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Roads closed due to flash floods. More>>

Flash floods hit Vermont

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Many Vermont roads turned to rivers Thursday night. Flash flooding made it difficult to get around. More>>

Dodge family vows to fight Vt. governor for land

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New developments in a WCAX News investigation into a land deal between Gov. Shumlin and an East Montpelier man. Jeremy Dodge's kids say the governor took advantage of their dad and they plan to fight the governor for the property. More>>

What is a tax sale and how does it work?

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There are several steps before a home is sold in a tax sale. Once it is sold, homeowners still have a year to try to get back their property. And many do find a way to pay their back taxes and stay put. More>>

Vt. economy making slow, steady progress

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Vermont's private sector is strengthening as the state's economy continues to make slow progress. That's one of the themes of the latest regional economic outlook. More>>

Is a Vt. law helping fight food waste?

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Vermont lawmakers approved major legislation aimed at reducing the solid waste that goes into the state's landfills. One year later, Alexei Rubenstein looks into part of the law designed to eliminate food scraps from the waste stream. More>>

How martial arts helped Vt. man with cerebral palsy

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A Vermonter born with cerebral palsy is using martial arts to fight for his health-- and it's working. More>>

Veterans honored in South Burlington

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Vermont veterans gathered at a special ceremony in South Burlington to honor those they served with and the friends they lost. More>>

Super Senior: Ralph Pace

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He threw his suits and ties away over a decade ago. Ralph Pace left his high stress job and moved to Vermont. But he didn't slow down. Joe Carroll finds out what keeps this week's Super Senior moving. More>>

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Vt., NH police pursue man suspected of car theft
Vt., NH police pursue man suspected of car theft
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:15:42 GMT
Police in Hinsdale, N.H., have accused a man of stealing a car.More >>
Police in Hinsdale, N.H., have accused a man of stealing a car.More >>
Police seek suspect in Vt. pharmacy robbery
Police seek suspect in Vt. pharmacy robbery
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:51:51 GMT
Police in Bennington, Vt., are looking for a suspect following an armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy.More >>
Police in Bennington, Vt., are looking for a suspect following an armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy.More >>
Former NH worker accused of stealing $600,000
Former NH worker accused of stealing $600,000
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:01:11 GMT
A New Hampshire company has sued a former employee, alleging she stole at least $600,000 from the business over several years.More >>
A New Hampshire company has sued a former employee, alleging she stole at least $600,000 from the business over several years.More >>
Garbage truck fire in Shelburne
Garbage truck fire in Shelburne
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:58:53 GMT
A truck fire in Shelburne prompted a big response because the truck is powered by natural gas. Crews don't know what sparked the blaze in the garbage container of the Cassella Waste truck. FirefightersMore >>
A truck fire in Shelburne prompted a big response because the truck is powered by natural gas.More >>
Senate votes to keep NH's stand-your-ground law
Senate votes to keep NH's stand-your-ground law
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:09:16 GMT
Deadly force will continue to be a viable first option for someone defending themselves or others in a public place regardless whether they could safely retreat from the threat after the Senate voted effectively to...More >>
Deadly force will continue to be a viable first option for someone defending themselves or others in a public place regardless whether they could safely retreat from the threat.More >>
NH Senate passes bill legalizing medical marijuana
NH Senate passes bill legalizing medical marijuana
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:13:24 GMT
The Senate is voting whether New Hampshire should join 18 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing seriously ill people to use marijuana to treat their conditions.More >>
New Hampshire soon could join 17 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing seriously ill people to use marijuana to treat their conditions.More >>
Heavy rains overwhelm Burlington drainage system
Heavy rains overwhelm Burlington drainage system
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:35:41 GMT
A system of strong thunderstorms swept through our region and the threat isn't over. In Burlington, crews are trying to fix a washout at the intersection of Manhattan Drive and North Champlain Street causedMore >>
A system of strong thunderstorms swept through our region and the threat isn't over. In Burlington, officials say the heavy dumping overwhelmed drainage systems.More >>
Vt. presses federal government on nuclear storage
Vt. presses federal government on nuclear storage
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:36:35 GMT
Vermont and other states are pressing the federal government to do something about radioactive waste being stored at nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee. Nuclear plants keep all of their old fuel rods onMore >>
Vermont and other states are pressing the federal government to do something about radioactive waste being stored at nuclear plants like Vermont Yankee.More >>
South Burlington OKs new building at UMall
South Burlington OKs new building at UMall
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:57:06 GMT
The South Burlington City Council has OK'd a new building at the University Mall which is expected to settle a lawsuit. The UMall wants to tear down a two-story building on Dorset Street and replace itMore >>
The South Burlington City Council has OK'd a new building at the University Mall, which is expected to settle a lawsuit.More >>
Richards named Burlington, Vt., airport director
Richards named Burlington, Vt., airport director
Updated: Thursday, May 23 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:38:06 GMT
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has appointed Gene Richards as the permanent director of aviation at the Burlington International Airport.More >>
Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger has appointed Gene Richards as the permanent director of aviation at the Burlington International Airport.More >>

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Storms cause flash flooding
Storms cause flash flooding
Sudden storms caused flash flooding around the region.More >>
People's United: 401(k) Tips
People's United: 401(k) Tips
Wayne Braun from People's United Bank joins us to talk about retirement and 401(k)s.More >>

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I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'
I-5 bridge collapse survivor: 'You hold on'
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More >>
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock, Rolling Stones on scalping, summer tours
Kid Rock is a scalper.More >>
Kid Rock is a scalper.More >>
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats.More >>
Craft breweries from around the country are teaming up to raise money for military families by selling a beer aged on baseball bats.More >>
5.7-magnitude quake widely felt across N. Calif.
5.7-magnitude quake widely felt across N. Calif.
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.More >>
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.More >>
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime - baseball bats.More >>
Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime - baseball bats.More >>

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Running with honor
Running with honor
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:50:51 GMT
Former army officer and UVM grad Joe Noonan honors family tradition by running Burlington marathon.More >>
Former army officer and UVM grad Joe Noonan honors family tradition by running Burlington marathon. More >>
Bocce Season Begins in Burlington
Bocce Season Begins in Burlington
Two new courts are unveiled as rookie players try their hand at the gameMore >>
Two new courts are unveiled as rookie players try their hand at the gameMore >>
High School Lacrosse Monday
High School Lacrosse Monday
Burlington Boys host South Burlington while the Woodstock girls visit RiceMore >>
Burlington Boys host South Burlington while the Woodstock girls visit RiceMore >>
Top 3 on 3
Top 3 on 3
A lacrosse goalie takes one away, while another gives it away plus another Photo finish on the trackMore >>
A lacrosse goalie takes one away, while another gives it away plus another Photo finish on the trackMore >>
Another Photo Finish
Another Photo Finish
Hoar and Hebert go neck and neck down the stretch in ACT 100 lap feature at AirborneMore >>
Hoar and Hebert go neck and neck down the stretch in ACT 100 lap feature at AirborneMore >>
ACT heads to Airborne Speedway
ACT heads to Airborne Speedway
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:47:13 GMT
After a week off, the tour moves to Plattsburgh Saturday for a 100-lap feature race.More >>
After a week off, the tour moves to Plattsburgh Saturday for a 100-lap feature race.More >>
Top boys lacrosse teams meet
Top boys lacrosse teams meet
Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:46:58 GMT
Class of division I & II meet in boys lacrosse Friday.More >>
Class of division I & II meet in boys lacrosse Friday.More >>
Local lacrosse Wednesday
Local lacrosse Wednesday
Burlington boys and South Burlington girls pick up wins Tuesday.More >>
Burlington boys and South Burlington girls pick up wins Wednesday.More >>
Hanley On Target
Hanley On Target
Tuesday, May 14th 16-year old Cambridge native and competitive archer Kolby Hanley always has his eyes on the target 'I hate missing more than I like hitting the target, that's how I see it in my head.',More >>
A young Vermont archer has his sights set on some big goals.More >>
Fun in the Slush
Fun in the Slush
Nordic skiers in Vermont are not ready to say goodbye to the season just yetMore >>
Nordic skiers in Vermont are not ready to say goodbye to the season just yetMore >>

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US Marshals search for man in NH, Mass. assaults
US Marshals search for man in NH, Mass. assaults
The U.S. Marshals are looking for a man wanted on arrest warrants concerning assaults in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.More >>
The U.S. Marshals are looking for a man wanted on arrest warrants concerning assaults in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.More >>
US Magistrate McCafferty nominated for NH judge
US Magistrate McCafferty nominated for NH judge
U.S. Magistrate Judge Landya McCafferty has been nominated to the federal district court bench in New Hampshire.More >>
U.S. Magistrate Judge Landya McCafferty has been nominated to the federal district court bench in New Hampshire.More >>
Nashua, NH police, say man in van approached girl
Nashua, NH police, say man in van approached girl
Police in Nashua, N.H., are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man driving a white van who told a young girl to get inside his vehicle.More >>
Police in Nashua, N.H., are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man driving a white van who told a young girl to get inside his vehicle.More >>
NH refueling wing gets visit from Shaheen, Hassan
NH refueling wing gets visit from Shaheen, Hassan
Members of the 157th Refueling Wing at the Pease Air National Guard Base are being congratulated for being picked to receive a new generation of air refueling tankers.More >>
Members of the 157th Refueling Wing at the Pease Air National Guard Base are being congratulated for being picked to receive a new generation of air refueling tankers.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont news from The Associated Press
Democratic legislative leaders say Governor Paul LePage plans to move his office out of the State House by the beginning of July. Senate President Justin Alfond calls the news frustrating, saying LePage's behavior...More >>
NH Senate budget panel making spending decisions
NH Senate budget panel making spending decisions
The Senate's budget committee is continuing to work on the chamber's two-year spending plan for New Hampshire with an eye to wrapping up its work early next week.More >>
The Senate's budget committee is continuing to work on the chamber's two-year spending plan for New Hampshire with an eye to wrapping up its work early next week.More >>
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
This Hour: Latest Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont news, sports, business and entertainment
Despite the threat of a certain veto, the Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill to pay off a $484 million debt to Maine hospitals and expand Medicaid.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest New England sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest New England sports news from The Associated Press
The New York Rangers are staying alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins last night. Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime. The Rangers will need to win again...More >>
NH woman convicted of child porn to be sentenced
NH woman convicted of child porn to be sentenced
A New Hampshire woman convicted earlier this year of sexually exploiting her teenage daughter to produce child pornography faces up to 100 years in prison at her sentencing in federal court.More >>
A New Hampshire woman convicted earlier this year of sexually exploiting her teenage daughter to produce child pornography faces up to 100 years in prison at her sentencing in federal court.More >>

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Lake search to resume for missing Cornell student
Lake search to resume for missing Cornell student
Police plan to return to one of the Fingers Lakes for a third day as they resume searching for a Cornell University senior who disappeared while canoeing.More >>
Police plan to return to one of the Fingers Lakes for a third day as they resume searching for a Cornell University senior who disappeared while canoeing.More >>
Driver abducted, bound during LI carjacking
Driver abducted, bound during LI carjacking
Police on Long Island are looking for five gunmen who robbed a driver, then bound him and drove around with him in the trunk before releasing him.More >>
Police on Long Island are looking for five gunmen who robbed a driver, then bound him and drove around with him in the trunk before releasing him.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest New York news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest New York news from The Associated Press
Governor Andrew Cuomo is promising a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking in New York before next year's election. Cuomo says he's waiting for his state health commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, to report on...More >>
New York man indicted in Neb for incident on plane
New York man indicted in Neb for incident on plane
A New York man had been indicted on federal charges, accused of assaulting and intimidating flight crew members on a flight from New York to Omaha last month.More >>
A New York man had been indicted on federal charges, accused of assaulting and intimidating flight crew members on a flight from New York to Omaha last month.More >>
NY dad charged with slamming son onto store floor
NY dad charged with slamming son onto store floor
Authorities say a western New York man is in jail after shoppers at a Wal-Mart store say he slapped his 7-year-old son and slammed the boy onto the floor.More >>
Authorities say a western New York man is in jail after shoppers at a Wal-Mart store say he slapped his 7-year-old son and slammed the boy onto the floor.More >>
LI students punished for using Facebook to cheat
LI students punished for using Facebook to cheat
Twelve Long Island high school students have been disciplined for using Facebook to cheat on homework and laboratory assignments and a recent exam.More >>
Twelve Long Island high school students have been disciplined for using Facebook to cheat on homework and laboratory assignments and a recent exam.More >>
A Bethpage drinking supply well shut down
A Bethpage drinking supply well shut down
A drinking supply well in Bethpage, Long Island, has been shut down after elevated levels of radium were detected.More >>
A drinking supply well in Bethpage, Long Island, has been shut down after elevated levels of radium were detected.More >>
Man found fatally stabbed in Manhattan
Man found fatally stabbed in Manhattan
The NYPD is investigating the stabbing death of a 28-year-old man in Manhattan.More >>
The NYPD is investigating the stabbing death of a 28-year-old man in Manhattan.More >>
This Hour: Latest New York news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest New York news, sports, business and entertainment
County sheriffs have asked to join the federal lawsuit challenging New York's tough new gun restrictions, calling some provisions vague and impossible to enforce fairly.More >>
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.More >>

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