Elissa Borden
Weekend Morning Anchor
Burlington, VT
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Elissa Borden joined WCAX in March of 2020 as an MMJ and producer for weekend mornings. In August of 2020 she moved into a new role as the Weekend Morning Anchor.
She comes to us from our sister station, WLUC, in Marquette, Michigan. This Massachusetts native attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst and graduated in 2019 with B.A. in Journalism and a minor in Natural Resource Conservation.
In her free time she likes to hike, ski, ride her bike to the beach, spend time with her cat, Ruth, and hang out with friends. She loves animals and the environment. She's absolutely smitten with the Champlain Valley and can't wait to continue to explore the area. If you have any good restaurant recommendations - this foodie is all ears!
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Downtown Burlington is alive this weekend as performers from all over gather for the Festival of Fools.
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We’re used to seeing all manner of boats on Lake Champlain, but on Thursday four of them were docked on Church Street outside City Hall.
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Blueberry picking season is well underway in Vermont. Our Elissa Borden takes you to one farm that's bursting with berries to learn about different varities and the best ways to use them.
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The small brewery opened up in mid-February at their spot on Ferry Road in South Hero.
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After years of planning and construction, the city of South Burlington is turning a new page with the opening of its library and City Hall and senior center-- all under one brand new roof on Market Street.
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It's back! After shutting down in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Amtrak Vermonter train is back on track. Our Elissa Borden was there Monday as the train pulled in and passengers climbed aboard.
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“Everybody likes great food so that has been our success,” Damaris Hall said.
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North Country Tricycle is fairly new to the New Hampshire mountain biking community, but its components are not.
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Vermont farmers are working towards healthier soils and better farming practices thanks to a new cohort.
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On Thursday, Montpelier’s Parkapalooza starts up again, entering its fifth year of fun.
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Anyone in need of fresh food can find exactly that on Wednesdays in Winooski.
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The list, released in June, touts Vergennes’ history as the first and smallest city in Vermont.
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Not Quite Independence Day is back after a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19.
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Their continued success began with a solid foundation -- a family business started 42 years ago.
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As we celebrate America's 244th birthday, veterinarians are reminding you not to forget about your four-legged friends.
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Conscious Cravings is open 12 to 5, Friday through Sunday.
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Residents in the Upper Valley are still reeling from the damage caused by Wednesday’s storms.
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We're going international in this Made in Vermont. Meet a baker originally from Russia who's bringing big french flavor to the Green Mountain State.
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With her newfound love for nature, Inyene Bell began to realize there was something missing from the great outdoors.
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Anyone in need can reach out -- there’s no baseline crisis needed to use the services.
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Draper began 802 Fracking Wood Products in 2020 to keep himself busy at home.
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If you’re looking for a mid-week artisan market experience, this might be perfect for you.
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14th Star Brewing in St. Albans has once again launched their “Forget Me Not” beer, with a portion of sales going to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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There are a number of Juneteenth events scheduled across our region today. But some say the true meaning behind the day calls on Americans to take a deeper look at American history.
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Though Elissa is the one explaining how to make the pasta salad, the original recipe comes from her grandma, Angela Russo.
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It’s hard not to love a good candle, and one North Hero duo has figured out how to make them.
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Sunday is the last day of their Lady Beetle BioBlitz, a weeklong effort put on to help identify different species of lady beetles.
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Tucked away by the village of Enosburg Falls sits a park experience unlike any other.
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“My wife, Amy, and I had a dream of raising our family in the country. And I had a dream of starting a food business that was rooted to a small farm,” Matt Sayre said.
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The property will not be available for public use.
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Because the team only meets twice a week for practice, for many students, it’s the perfect balance between getting active and staying involved with other extracurriculars.
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Darn Tough makes another donation to the Vermont Foodbank
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The Colchester Milton Rotary has raised over $4,000 since they started up the project in 2020.
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The Green Mountain Club announced this week that all of their trails are open, and folks are encouraged to get out and hike.
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The community rallied behind the Bradford teen following a devastating car crash, and now, she’s giving her thanks.
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The LUCAS machine is a livesaving CPR device with a hefty price tag.
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Gina Gulia and Jenny Bronson run the show for the A-1 ambulance on the b-shift.
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From sour cream to cheese, dairy extraordinaire Cabot is no stranger to Vermont.
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The week is designed to shed light on the invasive species from Asia that now plagues 35 states across the U.S., including Vermont.
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There are nearly 30 miles of trails in Hinesburg alone -- one of the largest trail systems of any town in Vermont.
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For the past 60 years, Laurent has been playing, opening retail shops and repair services across New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire and now, Vermont.
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They celebrated the opening by giving free tours on Sunday afternoon.
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The North Ferrisburgh shop has been giving cookies to moms on Mother’s Day since 2011.
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The requirement was waived back in March 2020 because of the pandemic, but as of May 9, claimants will now have to apply for three jobs a week to continue receiving benefits, and they cannot refuse suitable work.
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At some point during the pandemic, we all could have used a bit of a pick me up. But one UVM student figured out a way to get outside while getting others to smile.
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100% of the proceeds go directly back to the kitchen to help feed the food insecure.