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  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:11:12 GMT
    The legislative session wrapped up last week. Democrats control the House, Senate and Governor's seat. But that did not mean there was agreement on every issue. For a look back and ahead, we spoke with
    Take a look at the impact of the legislative session. Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott gives us his take on what did and did not pass.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:50:20 GMT
    An old pastime is skating its way back into Vermont. Skateland was a popular spot for Vermonters from 1974 until 2000 -- when it closed its doors. Now the family business has found a new spot to bring
    Get ready to skate! A family has decide to open Skateland back up. Find out why and check in on the popularity of roller skating.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:05:29 GMT
    After Angelina Jolie revealed last week she had a double mastectomy, it has prompted many women to take a second look at their health and family histories.The 37-year-old actress inherited a mutation of
    Trying to get rid of cancer through preventive surgery. A Fletcher Allen surgeon tells us about double masectomies and reconstructive surgery.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:22:07 GMT
    Soon the hills of Vermont will be alive with comedy. The fifth annual Green Mountain Comedy Festival is set to start next week. It features about 100 comics. Seven Days Music Editor Dan Bolles and comedian
    The fifth annual Green Mountain Comedy Festival kicks off next week. Find out what's new this year.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:24:28 GMT
    The University of Vermont assigned their civil and environmental engineering seniors to create capstone projects that can better Vermont towns. Two senior graduates appeared on The :30 to share their ideas
    UVM students pitch in to help communities solve problems. How these environmental engineers are getting out of the classroom and into the real world.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:37:13 GMT
    All this week on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m., Reporter Steve Bottari has looked at invaders-- plants and pests that are causing or could cause big problems in Vermont. Tim Schmalz is the head of the plant industry
    From bugs to plants-- invasive species that threaten Vermont and what the state is doing to keep them out.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:03:38 GMT
    The You Can Play project is a national initiative dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for athletes at all levels of sports, without regard to sexual orientation. Recently, two UVM student-athletes
    Two UVM students team up for a new film that encourages athletes of all sexual orientations to play sports in an open and respectful environment.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:05:57 GMT
    The 5k Corporate Cup Race took place in Montpelier Thursday evening. As the race was getting set to start, Kristin Carlson spoke with race director Leslie Davis-Stone and volunteer Michael Feulner and
    Kristin Carlson talks to the race director and a volunteer about the Corporate Cup Race that's marking its 30th year in Montpelier.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:08:07 GMT
    Montpelier is thinking ahead to a big summer event-- the celebration of Independence Day. The director of Montpelier Alive, Phayvanh Luekhamhan, appeared on The :30 to give us a preview of the festivities.
    What's on tap for the Fourth of July celebration in Montpelier this year.

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:11:34 GMT
    The Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh will unveil a new exhibit, in a new building this weekend. Jane Williamson, the executive director of the museum, gave Mike McCune a preview tour of the exhibit that's called
    A new exhibit is set to open at the Rokeby Museum looking at Vermont's role in the underground railroad.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:21:44 GMT
    Vermont law enforcement is battling what they say is an unprecedented heroin problem. They are trying to crack distribution networks, both in and out of the state. Andy Bromage with Seven Days wrote an
    Seven Days editor Andy Bromage breaks down the law enforcement battle with heroin addiction and how officials hope to stop distribution networks.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:26:12 GMT
    The weather is finally perfect for the start of gardening, but before you get digging how do you know the best combinations for your flowers? Charlie Nardozzi gives us some tips on choosing which flowers
    Have you ever heard of the thriller, filler and spiller technique? Garden Expert Charlie Nardozzi explains what it means and how it will help your garden.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:28:40 GMT
    26 artists are being featured in an art display in Montpelier until the end of May focusing on the power of aging. The show is called "The Art of Creative Aging," showcasing the works of older visual artists
    There's an art show in Montpelier called "The Art of Creative Aging."

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:00:41 GMT
    With warm-sunny weather finally here, it's the perfect time to dig into delicious fresh salads. Nina Lesser-Goldsmith from Healthy Living Market joins us now with a versatile summer salad that involves
    Learn a new recipe with a twist on salads. We're in the kitchen mixing up a grilled vegetable salad with feta and lemon, just in time for summer.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:04:04 GMT
    The Vermont City Marathon is coming up on May 26th, so why are runners taking on this 26 mile race? This week on "Going The Distance" we learn how marathon teams are dedicating their runs to make a difference.
    Numerous marathon teams are hitting the pavement for the Vermont City Marathon this year. Hear from two teams about what the run means to them.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:06:11 GMT
    Many of us live fast-paced lives. Between work and play, it can sometimes be hard to slow down. That's where the third annual Slow Living Summit in Brattleboro comes in. Martin Langeveld from Strolling
    Learn how one nonprofit organization is promoting cooperation, respect and resilience by teaching Vermonters how to live within the means of the Earth.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:29:07 GMT
    Lawmakers look they will wrap up work tomorrow. So for a look at the legal implications of the laws they passed, we turn to Vermont Law School Professor Cheryl Hanna. Watch the video for more.
    Legal expert Cheryl Hanna breaks down the laws of Legislature, what has passed in the Statehouse and how will it affect Vermonters? We get analysis.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:22:34 GMT
    Cyberbullying is a growing crime that targets victims through technology, like computers, phones and other electronic devices. One Vermont high school decided to take initiative in the fight to stop this
    Meet two Spaulding High School students taking the initiative to teach others about cyberbullying by creating a short video to go viral and make a difference in cyber abuse.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:17:30 GMT
    About 1 million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease and 50-60-thousand new cases are diagnosed each year. It's a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking and difficulty with walking,
    Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with the disease. Find out how it hit close to home for one Vermonter and how doctors are researching for a cure.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:23:59 GMT
    Kristin talks with political analyst Chris Graff to discuss the legislative session wrapping up soon. Watch the video to hear his comments and reaction.
    Hear analysis on the 2013 legislative session from political analyst Chris Graff.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:25:51 GMT
    Friday kicks off a two-day festival dedicated to local bands and underground music. It's called "Waking Windows Festival." Dan Bolles is the music editor with Seven Days with a preview for this annual
    This weekend marks the third year for a festival dedicated to local music and fun. We get a preview from Seven Days music editor Dan Bolles.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:28:53 GMT
    Mother's Day is this weekend. So we invited NECI Chef Jean-Louis Gerin to teach us an original dish dedicated to mom.Fiddlehead Blanc-Manger Savory mascarpone fiddlehead and asparagus with herb chiffonade Ingredients 1/2
    Learn an original recipe to cook for moms just in time for Mother's Day.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-10 00:58:25 GMT
    Kristin talks to Sente President John Campbell about the legislative session and whether adjournment will meet deadlines. Watch the video to hear their interview.
    Hear from Vt. Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell about updates on adjournment in the Statehouse.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:09:45 GMT
    In the latest Stuck in Vermont we meet Buddy Longworth, a LINK Express bus driver that's been making friends for a decade now. And recently he gained another friendship with multimedia producer, Eva Sollberger
    Meet a bus driver who has been making buddies for the last decade, and leaving a lasting impression.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:41:53 GMT
    There's a new book that's hit the shelves about a Vermont author's experience running the Boston Marathon eleven years ago. The book is called "The Bach Road To Boston" describing the connection between
    Learn how singing and running are connected for one Vermont author.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:21:12 GMT
    Lawmakers are racing to adjourn this week. For a check on progress, Kristin joined Seven Days political columnist Paul Heintz to discuss decisions around physician-assisted death, budget debate and decriminalizing
    Kristin Carlson and Seven Days political columnist Paul Heintz discuss decisions being made at the Vt. Statehouse.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:23:31 GMT
    This year marks a big birthday for the town of Milton; 250 years of history then and now. John Lindsay is the chairman of the Milton's 250th birthday committee. He tells us what to expect for celebration.
    Milton reaches a big birthday milestone. Hear from a community member about how the town plans to celebrate 250 years of history.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-09 01:27:36 GMT
    It is busy here at the statehouse but earlier this week Kristin got the chance to go ramp picking with Chef Michael Kloeti of Michaels on the Hill in Waterbury. This time he showed her how to make pickled
    Kristin learns how to find ramps and use the bulbs to pickle the vegetable.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:59:17 GMT
    Kaylie Flannigan is a senior at Fair Haven Union High School who took a 10-day service trip to Honduras where she discovered a poverty-stricken community. After seeing the condition of many schools in
    How a trip to Honduas changed a Vermont student's life and led her to create a nonprofit helping kids.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:18:37 GMT
    The Vermont City Marathon is coming up on March 26th. 3,450 runners are expected. 3,600 will be running the full marathon; and of those 2,905 will be running the marathon for the first time. So what does
    What is it like to run a marathon for the first time? We find out from a rookie hoping to go the distance.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-08 00:37:05 GMT
    It's an elite club but is also one that anyone can join, as long as they are willing to get out and see Vermont. Meaning really see Vermont. To be part of the 251 club, you have to visit all 251 towns
    What's the best way to see Vermont? Members of the 251 Club would tell you it's town by town. That's the group whose members visit every community in the state.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-07 14:19:59 GMT
    Kristin spent some time outside learning how to find and cook ramps from Chef Michael Kloeti of Michael's on the Hill.Chef Michael KloetiMichael's on the Hill RestaurantRamp PestoMakes 1 ½ CupsIngredients:2
    Chef Michael Kloeti shows Kristin how to forage for ramps and then turn it into a tasty ramp pesto pasta.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-05-07 01:04:11 GMT
    You might want to look up at the sky tonight because there's a chance you might see Jupiter and Saturn. To tell us where we can spot these planets is astronomer, Bobby Farlice-Rubio of the Fairbanks Museum
    Astronomer Bobby Farlice-Rubio points out what two planets you can spot tonight.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-07 01:01:28 GMT
    Lawmakers are hoping to adjourn this week. For an update on progress and what still needs to be done, Kristin spoke with House Speaker Shap Smith. Watch the video for more.
    Lawmakers are planning to wrap up their work by the end of the week. Can they meet that deadline?

  • Friday, May 3 2013 8:09 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:09:32 GMT
    Tonight in Alice Eats, Alice eats out for Vermont Restaurant Week and tells us how her meals have been. Alice Levitt is a food writer at Seven Days. Watch the video to hear about her meals with deals and
    Alice Levitt with Seven Days reviews several of her meals during Vermont Restaurant Week.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:11:20 GMT
    Getting a job right out of college can be a real challenge. But one student at Champlain College is one day away from graduating, with a job lined up. Alyse White is a senior at Champlain College, she
    Meet a soon-to-be college grad who already has a job lined up. Find out her tips for fellow graduates.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:17:06 GMT
    The weather is finally in our favor and for many people that means they can get out on the golf course. People who love golf really love golf so Kristin Carlson decided to see why and try golf for the
    Kristin Carlson tries golfing for the first time. See how the lesson went and learn the interesting story behind her teacher, Dave Burrell.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:38:27 GMT
    Racing season is in full swing, and there's one car on Thunder Road that stands out among the rest. Not only because of the female driver behind the wheel, but because the car is bright pink. Jennifer
    A Vermont race car driver is using a colorful paint scheme to raise awareness about breast cancer.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:41:23 GMT
    It's the end of an era in Burlington. Waterfront Video has closed after almost 17 years in business. Netflix and instant streaming killed off the last video-rental store in Burlington. It is the subject
    We're "Stuck in Vermont" with Eva Sollberger as she looks at the end of an era-- the closing of Waterfront Video.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:02:48 GMT
    This Saturday is Green Up Day. More than 15,000 volunteers are expected to help cleanup Vermont. Melinda Vieux is the president of Green Up Vermont. She appeared on The :30 to talk about the history of
    Vermont will get greener and cleaner this weekend, as thousands of volunteers help out with Green Up Day.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:39:32 GMT
    A troubling report out this week found many young women in Vermont are not ready for the challenges of school, work, career and economic independence. More than 200 young women were surveyed, aged 15-25. Tiffany
    A new report checked the pulse of young women in Vermont. Are they ready for work, living alone and managing money? The surprising results.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:41 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:41:21 GMT
    What is local? It's a question that means big business as homegrown products continue to gain in popularity in Vermont. In her latest article for Seven Days, Kathryn Flagg looks into how that question
    Local food is a big trend, but there is new debate over how people define local when it comes to meat.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:43:12 GMT
    Paul Heintz with Seven Days is tracking developments on the tax bill at the Vt. Statehouse. He appeared on The :30 to give us an update. Watch the video for more.
    Paul Heintz with Seven Days has an update on progress on a bill that will raise your taxes.

  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:50:25 GMT
    In this installment of Crime by the Numbers-- evidence-based policing. It may be a new term to you, but it is happening and some say it's an effective way to cut down on crime. Max Schlueter is the director
    Police are using a new way to fight crime that breaks with tradition. It's called evidence-based policing.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:02:32 GMT
    For many folks living on their own can get more difficult as they get older. It's a challenge that's sparking conversations here in Vermont and across the country. Nikki Rudnick is part of a national commission
    Learn tips for people who want to live on their own as they get older. What kinds of services are available to help and how much could it cost you?

  • Friday, May 10 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:18:24 GMT
    Thousands of runners will be making their way to Burlington in just a few weeks for the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon. This year they'll be joined by some special guests who did not get the chance to finish
    How the Vermont City Marathon is making room for some special guests just weeks after the Boston Marathon bombings.

  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-01 02:00:04 GMT
    Would your kids know what to do in an Emergency? The three Badger kids did and it helped get  emergency medical attention to their dad who was having a seizure. Josh Badger suffered a seizure and injured
    How members of a Vermont family stayed calm during a crisis and helped save one of their own.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:50:06 GMT
    The AARP says Vermonters lose thousands of dollars a week in different scams. And People over 50 are especially vulnerable, accounting for more than half of all victims. So how do you stay safe and protect
    An expert on detecting fraud tells us how scam artists operate so you can detect and prevent problems.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-04-30 00:54:52 GMT
    Picking paint can be overwhelming. It can be tricky to look at hundreds of paint swatches only to be disappointed once you get it on your wall. So to help avoid that problem, Designer Candy Weston tells
    From getting the right neutral to bringing in pops of color, design expert Candy Weston gives us some tips.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 00:52:50 GMT
    Some dogs are naturally social and outgoing, but there are always other dogs that struggle with fear. Angelo Marinakis with Supernova Dogworks tells us why certain dogs have fears and how owners can help
    How to help our four legged friends overcome fear from finding out why dogs are afraid to helping them face their fears.

  • Saturday, April 27 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-04-27 23:43:10 GMT
    A Vermont woman who lost her uncle to cancer over a year ago, is turning grief into action. Linda Sweeney is getting ready to bike 100 miles for the Vermont Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  The trek is
    A Vermont woman who lost her sister and uncle to cancer is making the ride of a lifetime to raise money for a cure.

  • Saturday, April 27 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-04-27 23:42:33 GMT
    Young hunters will be going to bed early tonight so they can be in the woods very early tomorrow morning. That's because it's youth turkey season tomorrow and Sunday in Vermont. Vermont has a healthy population
    It's youth turkey season this weekend. Two hunters are sisters along with their dad to talk about hunting as a family.

  • Saturday, April 27 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-04-27 23:41:15 GMT
    It is Vermont restaurant week. Alice Levitt is the food writer at Seven Days. She also sponsors and puts on the event. Watch the video to hear about deals for dining and the restaurants to check out.
    Alicve Levitt from Seven Days will tell us how people can check out new restaurants for a sweet deal.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:59:01 GMT
    Burlington's livable wage ordinance appears to be a bust according to a new report. The 55-page report says the ordinance has not been enforced. Kevin Kelley with Seven Days looked at the issue. He appeared
    Kevin Kelley from Seven Days discusses a new report that says Burlington's livable wage is not being enforced.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:01:43 GMT
    Spring is in the air outside-- and also for the Vermont Choral Union. The 35-person group is getting ready for its spring concert called "Bouquet of Spring: Celebrating morning brilliance, garden blossoms,
    The sweet sounds of spring as interpreted through song by a Vermont choral group.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:03:46 GMT
    You've heard of farm to plate and farm to restaurant, but how about farm to institution? It's a growing food trend. Kristin Carlson visited Wake Robin, a senior care facility in Shelburne, that is making a
    A senior care center in Shelburne has changed the menu. How it benefits farmers and residents of the facility.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:50:27 GMT
    In Vermont about 1/2 of people between 18 to 25 binge drink. Health officials say talking to kids early is key to preventing problems.  But conversations can be difficult. To help parents start the discussion,
    Drinking is a difficult topic to discuss with kids. Some tips on what works and doesn't to help keep kids safe.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:53:18 GMT
    Spring has sprung and garden expert Charlie Nardozzi shows Sharon some unique ways to use dandelions in your food. He also shows us how to make his signature recipe of Cream of Dandelion Soup.Cream of
    Celebrating the springtime with some recipes that include dandelions as a main ingredient.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-04-25 01:44:02 GMT
    Signs are popping up all along Route 74 protesting the proposed Vermont Gas pipeline that will go under Lake Champlain to Ticonderoga. Kathryn Flagg with Seven Days lives along the route and couldn't help
    There's a new visual way people are fighting a proposed pipeline. Kathryn Flagg from Seven Days tells us the latest about the battle in Addison County.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 21:02:54 GMT
    Reciting poetry is an art and it's also a competition called "Poetry Out Loud."  Contestants are judged on things like physical presence, voice and articulation. Christian DeKett is a student at St. Johnsbury
    A St. Johnsbury student is off to Washington, D.C., for a national poetry competition.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-04-24 00:19:50 GMT
    An assistant professor from Norwich University has been named an Academic Fellow by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington DC. Travis Morris will be heading off to Israel for the course.
    A Norwich University professor is traveling to Israel for an academic fellowship. Find out what's in store for him.

  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 8:22 PM EDT2013-04-24 00:22:03 GMT
    It's typical to discuss business over a meal, but when it comes to proper etiquette, there are some tips you might want to keep in mind. Kristin Carlson learned basic pointers from etiquette expert Daniel
    Discussing business over a meal. Etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning shows Kristin Carlson a few tips on how to be professional over lunch.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-04-23 00:42:35 GMT
    Today Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged in his hospital room with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill. He could face the death penalty if convicted. Legal Expert Cheryl
    Legal Expert Cheryl Hanna is here to explain the new charges against the one surviving bombing suspect.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-04-23 00:39:52 GMT
    Imagine running a running marathon over 25 miles and getting stopped just 3/4 of a mile from the finish line. That's what happened to Ryan Polly during the Boston Marathon last week after the devastating
    Hear from a runner who was stopped just short of the finish line. Find out how he's hoping to make a difference and help victims after the tragedy.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-04-23 00:37:32 GMT
    Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and on the front lines of human trafficking.  Some estimate that up to 80% of women in rural Nepal are domestic abuse victims. A Vermont company felt
    Find out how a Vermont business is organizing a trek of a lifetime with the goal raise money to help girls and women escape violence and sex trafficking.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-04-20 01:20:54 GMT
    In "Alice Eats"-- desserts. Alice Levitt, the food writer from Seven Days, took Kristin Carlson out for some sweet treats and to preview a big event-- the Sweet Start Smackdown. The smackdown is a pastry
    Seven Days food writer Alice Levitt introduces us to her favorite cupcake in Vermont and previews the Sweet Start Smackdown.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-04-20 01:22:43 GMT
    Nearly 700 UVM students are going to be walking outside all night, raising awareness about cancer as part of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. J.J. Palker from the Relay for Life appeared on
    Hundreds of UVM students will walk to raise awareness about cancer.

  • Friday, April 19 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-04-20 01:26:17 GMT
    When you stock a medicine cabinet, there are certain items you might want to make sure you have for your health. Steve Bottari talked with Consumer Reports to get the details. Watch the video for more. Click
    Consumer Reports gives us tips on some unexpected items that could help keep you healthy.

  • Thursday, April 18 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-04-19 00:40:02 GMT
    A new children's book is out that pairs a Vermont author with a Vermont illustrator. It is called "Pigs! Under the Post Office?" It was written by the postmaster in Passumpsic, Kristin Van Aken, who had
    A Vermont postmaster has written a children's book based on her experience with pigs under her post office.

  • Local News

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:06:59 GMT
    A historic building in North Bennington will have new owners and a new purpose. Merchant's Bank donated the building to the Fund for North Bennington and the Preservation Trust of Vermont. That building
    A historic building in North Bennington will have new owners and a new purpose.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:56:06 GMT
    The University of Vermont is getting a new provost from New York's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
    The University of Vermont is getting a new provost from New York's Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:05:58 GMT
    Do you know how much time your children or grandchildren spend in phys ed? Where you live in Vermont can make a big difference in answering that question. This week on the Channel 3 News at 6 p.m., Education
    Do you know how much time your children or grandchildren spend in phys ed? Where you live in Vermont can make a big difference in answering that question.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:58:30 GMT
    New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter has introduced an amendment that would protect pipeline activity between Portland, Maine and Montreal, Canada.
    New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter has introduced an amendment that would protect pipeline activity between Portland, Maine and Montreal, Canada.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:09:03 GMT
    Work on a chain reaction road project is in full swing starting in Northfield. Crews are working on the final coat of pavement on Route 12 and 12A, and hope to wrap up shortly. The next phase in Randolph
    Work on a chain reaction road project is in full swing starting in Northfield.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:49 GMT
    The Vermont Standard is 160 years and still going strong. "You know, sometimes just before deadline I feel like I was here from day one, 160 years," said Phil Camp, the owner and publisher of the Vermont
    This year marks a special anniversary for a small weekly newspaper based in Woodstock. The Vermont Standard has been printing the news for 160 years. And despite ups and downs, it hasn't missed a beat.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:13:15 GMT
    New Hampshire celebrates a century of picking presidents. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the law that created the Granite State's famous First-in-the-Nation presidential primary. As a result of
    New Hampshire celebrates a century of picking presidents.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:32:34 GMT
    Free admission for the military all summer long at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier and the Vermont History Center in Barre. They join more than 1,800 museums across the country to join in the
    Free admission for the military all summer long at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier and the Vermont History Center in Barre.
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