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!
Whether its JOJO Siwa, Elsa, or Merida -- VT Charming Events does it all to bring a little charm to kids who need it most.
Acts range from music, dance, circus, theatre, even puppetry -- all locally or regionally based.
Danielle Nicole Enright is a mom-turned-jewelry-maker and female empowerment extraordinaire.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors does several volunteer projects each year, helping the elderly and food insecure in a number of ways.
Food distribution events for Brandon area residents are still underway.
Isolation has been tough on everybody, especially our seniors.
A Vermont jewelry-maker is seeing her work hit Hollywood.
A Castleton teen is working to raise money for Vermont farmers in need.
We’re told it’s an Italian deli with a twist, serving up breakfast, traditional deli fare, smoothies, and cocktails.
April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and one Williston yoga spot is doing their part to help survivors.
The Vermont Holiday Craft Shop is bringing back the craft fair on Saturday -- the first in our area since the pandemic began.
Kimchi is now a popular superfood in America, best known for gut-health benefits.
If you’re hiking and find a muddy trail, they ask that you pick a different one.
Mount Ellen is officially closed to Sugarbush skiers and riders for the 2021 season.
Crews have been working since late summer to get this vision off of the ground.
WCAX is told they’ll be celebrating spring with Sugar on Snow each weekend through mid-April, or as long as Mother Nature allows the sap to flow.
“It’s been like, the one and only constant in my life. It’s my meditation, it’s my flow, it’s my life, I love it.”
“I like selling Girl Scout Cookies so I wanted to start my own business that never ended.”
Mike Breault is finding himself to be a bit of a local celebrity these days.
You’ll notice they’re not pumping out new designs all the time. These bags aren’t intended to be flashy. They’re practical but appealing.
“One of the things that I tell people is what we see can never be unseen, and it really affects you."
While they’ve still got baked goods, this Barre business has branched into hot sauces, mustards and granolas.
The camp caters to kids who have or have had cancer, so health and safety are priorities for these campers.
This semester, about 1,600 students will benefit from the donor-funded program.
What began as a way to spoil their own pups for special occasions, is now a chance for you to do the same.
The Hard’ack Recreation Area has been busy this year, and staff say it looks like one of the busiest years they’ve ever seen.
Elissa Borden checked in with Braver Angels of Franklin County to hear more about their mission to “disagree, without being disagreeable.”
Playwrights from across the world sent in over 135 submissions to a panel of judges, who picked their favorite eight.
It takes four to five weeks to reach the desired product, which comes in all types and flavors. All of them boast different health benefits.
“These are places that not only tell the story of Vermont’s history, they also are the places where we continue to create and foster community."
Each year for the past seven years, folks in the McIntosh Avenue area of South Burlington have put on a handful of community service projects.
The three-day music, food, and art festival usually takes over downtown Winooski for people to enjoy.
Beauty products and candles-- it’s a business model that just makes “scents.”
A sweet tradition for a sweet holiday.
The Burlington Garden Club baked 300 cookies to be given to elderly folks for the holiday - heart shaped, and tasty.
In 2007, Yankee Pride decided to send handmade quilts to Laurie’s House in Saint Albans - a women’s shelter.
Most Vermonters have enjoyed the taste of maple, whether it be with syrup, a maple creemee or maple candy. But what about a maple beverage?
Unlike other food distribution events, this isn’t necessarily for people in need.
He hand-dremels all 50 of the stars, and sells them online for $130 a pop.
Sangha Studio in Burlington turned their Pine Street yoga studio into a marketplace for small businesses during the holidays.
The fridge is stocked with meals and products from local restaurants, funded by donations, or by plant sales.
The annual awards recognize the nation’s best tasty and responsible fare by the San Francisco-based Good Food Foundation.
Nobody wants ugly furniture but distressed furniture is a different story. Our Elissa Borden introduces you to Vermont de-stressed craftsman Kurt Lindner and shows you why many folks want his work in their homes.
Monday is Martin Luther King Day, a holiday to celebrate the key social activist in the civil rights movement.
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- a day to remember an icon in the US civil rights movement.
With winter in full force and COVID restrictions still in place, it’s no surprise that many people are turning to the outdoors for a little fun.