Elissa Borden
Reporter, Channel 3 News First at Four
Burlington, VT
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Elissa Borden joined WCAX in March of 2020, and works as a feature reporter for our 4 PM broadcast. You may also see her 'Made in Vermont' stories on Monday nights at 6 PM. Elissa has worn many hats at WCAX, starting as a producer, before moving to the anchor desk, and now out to the field as a reporter.
Elissa's broadcast career began at WLUC TV6 and FOX UP, 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, you can catch Elissa at the airport pursuing her pilot's license, rock climbing, or skiing on Vermont's incredible mountains. She loves sandwiches, her cat named Ruth, and creme brulee. She's proud to call Vermont her home, and loves meeting people in our communities. If you have restaurant recommendations, a feature idea, or a Made in VT nomination, send her an email: elissa.borden@gray.tv.
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A century ago -- on June 1, 1923 -- the state of Vermont adopted the current version of the state flag. The royal blue and coat of arms are typically recognizable to Vermonters, but it hasn’t always looked that way.
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Finding common ground on sensitive topics can be tough, but students at Middlebury College are hoping to foster a conversation about reproductive justice by making it fun.
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Burlington’s Church Street has plenty of international cuisine and plenty of places to grab a sweet treat, but one downtown shop is putting international snacks and sweets all under one roof.
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Elissa Borden spoke with Peter Colman with Vermont Salumi and Nina Lesser-Goldsmith with Healthy Living, on how to make the most of this year’s cookout cuisine.
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On this International Plastic Free Day, our Elissa Borden got you tips on how to cut down on the single-use plastic in your life.
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New England Dairy says that there’s only a 26-calorie difference between non-flavored milk and chocolate milk that’s served in schools.
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With grilling season returning, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is again urging consumers to avoid unlicensed door-to-door meat sellers.
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“Sometimes I’ll use Maine tourmalines, New Hampshire aquamarines or a very local gemstone cutter can do things like Vermont serpentine,” Garrett said.
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A new program announced by the Department of Economic Development and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network will help BIPOC-owned businesses throughout Vermont.
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An old store in Franklin County is getting a new lease on life. After six years of renovations, the old general store in the center of Fairfield is re-opening with a vision that fits perfectly in the post-pandemic world.
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Drag Story Hour Vermont is a program started in 2017 by Emoji Nightmare (Justin Marsh) and Nikki Champagne. They recently gave a presentation and spoke with Vermont House lawmakers about what it’s all about.
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A Vermont company gets creative when it comes to making maps. Our Elissa Borden shows you how they carved out their own business.
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Around 100 elementary school CSI sleuths from our region spread out Thursday at Norwich’s Montshire Museum of Science to investigate a jewel heist. While the crime was fiction, it was a real lesson in forensic science.
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Downtown Montpelier will be packed Thursday evening with hundreds of runners participating in the annual Corporate Cup, and a team from Marshfield will be among them, walking for more than just bragging rights.
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Skiing and riding may have wrapped up for the season but Whiteface Mountain is gearing up for a busy summer season.
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There are two sides to this Hyde Park business; cute in a cup, and cute in a can.
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Volunteers in Hinesburg Thursday spent the afternoon planting trees along Lewis Creek, part of an ongoing effort to improve water quality in Lake Champlain.
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Ballet is a craft with a certain rigidity and formality to it, but a Waterbury ballet studio is seeking to break that mold and make it manageable for the average person.
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From semi-trucks getting stuck in the Notch to false Champ sightings, Vermonters have a lot of inside jokes. Our Elissa Borden introduces you to a man capturing those quirks in artwork.
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A chocolate master is cranking out all kinds of sweet treats at her shop, including some made with cannabis. Our Elissa Borden shows you where to find these sweet treats that are Made in Vermont.
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Some young Vermont musicians are preparing for their final performance with the Vermont Youth Orchestra. As our Elissa Borden found out, it's about more than the music for these kids.
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Downtown St. Albans is the place to be this weekend for all things maple.
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A Made in Vermont-featured company just won an international award for their natural deodorant.
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Many museums, like the Fairbanks, often use donations to help keep the doors open and the lights on. And this week, a crazy contraption is making that donation process a lot more interesting.
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A food fight may be brewing for corrections departments across New England. A new report shows inequities in nutritious foods available for inmates. Our Elissa Borden spoke with one of the researchers.
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The ‘green’ is starting to creep back into the Green Mountain State this spring. And as gardens begin to bloom, the UVM Extension is making sure Vermonters have somewhere to turn for plant-related advice.
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The Boston Marathon added a new category this year for nonbinary runners, and two Vermonters led the pack in that division. Our Elissa Borden spoke with one of them.
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“Tartlets and cupcakes, muffins, cookies... my cinnamon rolls are probably my biggest seller,” Greene laughed.
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A Burlington barista was named a top competitor at a national coffee-tasting competition.
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The popular PBS program "Antiques Roadshow" shot some episodes in Vermont last summer, and the first one airs Monday night, April 24.
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Tucked away in Burlington’s South End, one of the city’s pocket parks Wednesday got a little TLC as part of Community Action Day.
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Swanton said goodbye to a landmark building this week as the Hotel Riviere was torn down. As Elissa Borden explains, its rich history provided the perfect learning opportunities for local students.
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There's a business in Vermont that specializes in making old furniture look like new again. Our Elissa Borden takes you to Melanie's Woven Memories in this "Made in Vermont."
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UVM Basketball fans may recognize the name Ben Crenca. The former Hoopcat played four seasons up until he graduated in 2013 and left Vermont. Now he’s back in a decidedly different sport.
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Jan Reynolds is a record-setting athlete, a storyteller, a photographer, and more. Pushing gender roles aside, Reynolds has used her adventures around the world to share bigger stories with everyone.
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Do you know how to save a life if someone is unresponsive and not breathing? Our Elissa Borden walks you through the basics in this crash course in CPR and what to do if someone is choking
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Tuesday marks World Parkinson’s Awareness Day. While the brain disorder can cause balance and coordination issues, for those enrolled in the Flynn’s Movement for Parkinsons program, the message is that dance is for everyone.
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Andy Van Ness has always been an artsy guy, and now, his art takes shape on wooden wares.
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As organizations across the U.S. work to raise awareness about sexual violence, a Burlington group is celebrating 50 years as a community stronghold. Our Elissa Borden reports on HOPE Works.
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Kids from all over the state will present their work -- which can take the form of a report, documentary, performance, or website.
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A new challenge from the state is encouraging Vermonters to find new ways to eliminate food waste. Our Elissa Borden tells you about the Scrap Food Waste Challenge.
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A St. Michael’s College student is working to make sure everyone in Vermont has access to the menstrual products they need.
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A Vermont woman is creating wearable works of art. Our Elissa Borden takes you to Miralasku in this "Made in Vermont."
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Some Northfield teens are packing their bags for Colorado to compete in the Junior Rifle Olympics. As our Elissa Borden reports, it's the first time any of them have competed in a competition of this caliber.
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The owners of the Danville property hope to restore it to its original splendor with the goal of educating the public about the history of Vermont’s liquid gold.
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The Williamstown community is rebuilding after a 2021 fire destroyed the United Federated Church. In doing so, they have accidentally uncovered a bit of the past.
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A group of Champlain Valley Union High School students heads to Houston next month to compete in an international robotics championship and the Robohawks say their machines could take down the competition.
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Elissa Borden spoke with Al Getler about his work and also met some of his favorite characters.
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“When I paint, I try to bring out some more of those elements that make our natural world so special around Vermont,” Bogar said.
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