Rachel Mann
Multimedia Journalist
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Rachel Mann is a multimedia journalist for WCAX.
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Montpelier City Council recently came under fire after an unruly resident accused them of breaking the rules.
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People in recovery can have a hard time finding a job, so An Essex Junction restaurant is opening the door for second chances.
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Plans for a new gunsmith business in Rutland are on hold, as the owner removed his zoning request, following community outcry.
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Starting this Friday, Vermonters can vote early ahead of the August primaries.
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At just 10 years old, Marcus Bisson is undergoing his second round of chemotherapy.
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The South Burlington School District is running out of space for students, especially in the elementary schools. Right now they’re using trailers for teaching, but it’s not a long-term solution.
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A 10-year-old girl is being credited with saving her mother’s life following an allergic reaction.
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Police say one person is dead after a shooting in Woodstock Tuesday afternoon, and they have identified the suspect. Our Adam Sullivan and Rachel Mann were on the scene.
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Fifty-six copies of the trans-affirming young adult book "Man o’ War" were sent from Montpelier to the Texas nonprofit Out Youth.
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The Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter in Orleans is full and needs your help. Now, staff said they are hoping to reach potential adopters outside of the Northeast Kingdom.
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Brattleboro resident, Bob Oeser, wrote to the selectboard accusing them of making decisions regarding their recent ambulance contract with golden cross during executive session, an action that violates Vermont’s Open Meeting Law.
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Montpelier Police on Thursday addressed a school threat last month that had officers seizing guns from a student's home.
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Police arrested a man at a Montpelier City Council meeting for refusing to leave.
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Historic climate change research is taking place in the Northeast Kingdom across 550 acres of land on the Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge in Brunswick.
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Burlington school commissioners have a big decision to make, as a potential funding problem for the new high school and technical center comes to the surface. Our Rachel Mann reports.
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There are mixed feelings about park rangers being stationed at Burlington parks this summer. The city is hiring two full-time rangers and two seasonal ones for the summer months.
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Bolton Babe Force preparing mountain bikers to hit the trails this season.
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After a three-year hiatus-- the Burlington Jazz Festival is back in full swing.
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The Shelburne Selectboard has picked the town’s new police chief.
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With warmer nights on the way, you’re about to see a lot more mosquitos. That means bug bites, which can not only be a nuisance, but carry dangerous diseases.
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Families in the LGBTQ+ community are being called upon to help during a shortage of foster homes in Vermont.
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For the owners of Rise Up Bakery in Barre, the war in Ukraine is personal.
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A summer tradition in Burlington is back as the food trucks were parked in the South End Friday night. Food trucks are back!
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The Green Mountain Club considers Memorial Day weekend the official start to hiking season. As you go, there’s a few things they want you to keep in mind.
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There are 4,500 marathoners and relay runners who are expected to participate in Sunday’s race.
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The cost of living continues to rise, while those relying on a fixed income struggle to match their budgets.
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North Country Hospital Wellness Program made sure to go all out for National Senior Fitness Day Wednesday.
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Empowering breast cancer survivors and creating community are the goals of Dragonheart Vermont.
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Residents of one neighborhood in St. Albans say a bear is dumping people’s trash cans and taking out gates.
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A room has been set up for veterans to use for any appointments set up through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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It’s hard to tell how many vacant or abandoned homes exist in Vermont, but with the housing crisis, those in the state hope the number isn’t too high.
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St. Albans City Councilors backtracked on their decision to euthanize a dog they deemed vicious, earlier this week.
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Young people can make or break a campaign. It’s their vote that Democrats vying for Representative Peter Welch’s seat were trying to get at a forum.
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Having a retirement plan and making one early can make life easier down the road. While the market may not be doing great, there may not be cause for concern.
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A somber reminder that the coronavirus is still with us: Vermont's second-largest hospital is reopening its COVID wing.
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Five Planned Parenthood locations in Vermont and New Hampshire are closing next month.
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Ben & Jerry’s global sustainability manager Jenna Evans says combating climate change is part of their social mission. That’s why they’re taking on ‘Project Mootopia.’
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The Essex Experience has been going through a renaissance the past few years and the owner says it’s intentional.
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Law and order will be on the ballot this summer in Chittenden County with a Democratic primary for state’s attorney.
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Barton Village residents will be paying more to turn on the lights after rejecting a plan on Tuesday to sell their local electric company.
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Police say a man was shot and injured in Springfield Monday afternoon.
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The town of Williston is taking steps to show solidarity for racial equity in a visual way. Town officials say the goal is to send a message, saying more needs to be done.
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From flowers to brunch reservations, many of the businesses in our area are prepping for a busy weekend.
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Since the pandemic has eased up a bit, many essential services are returning to in-person and walk-in services, but Vermonters are noticing the DMV isn’t taking any steps in that direction.
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The Smugglers’ Notch Resort this week announced that it will offer employees free, on-site child care.
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Warmer weather means people are breaking out their motorcycles. With that, The Agency of Transportation is asking drivers to keep an extra eye out.
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Director of the Catamount Recovery Program at the University of Vermont, Amy Boyd Austin, says it exists to give students dealing with substance use disorders a safe community.
Like many police departments, Shelburne is short staffed and, as of last month, without a chief.
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The Vermont National Guard Thursday held a deployment ceremony for members set to deploy to Europe.
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Students in Burlington now have a better idea of what their future high school will look like.