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This Day in History: A major crackdown on smoking
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (47+ words) WCAX This Day in History: A major crackdown on smoking Vt. electrical manufacturer celebrates expansion set to create new jobs Goodlander says Trump "weaponization fund" breaks the rules Assault trial begins for owner of former paramilitary training site...
This Day in History: Two influential figures remembered in Vermont
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (60+ words) WCAX This Day in History: Two influential figures remembered in Vermont Avoiding America: Local breweries suffering from fewer Canadian tourists As UVM students move out, "Hippie Christmas" leaves Burlington with the cleanup Midd women's lax honors six grads in special…...
This Day in History: Irish Americans gathered in Northern Vermont to invade Canada
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (194+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On May 25, 1870, a group of Irish American assembled in northern Vermont with a goal to cross the border and invade Canada, then still part of the British Empire. They were members of the Fenian Brotherhood, an organization…...
Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest at Lake George
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (189+ words) WCAX LAKE GEORGE, N. Y. (WCAX) - The remains of 44 Revolutionary War-era patriots were laid to rest Friday at a new memorial in Lake George. The ceremony was held near the site where the remains were found in 2019. Researchers spent seven years studying…...
Heritage festival celebrates Native American culture in Swanton
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (51+ words) WCAX Heritage festival celebrates Native American culture in Swanton Hundreds of art pieces on display for holiday weekend Police say missing Bradford man has been located Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest at Lake George Killington bike park opens for…...
Fort Ticonderoga to honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day weekend events
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (182+ words) FORT TICONDEROGA, N. Y. (WCAX) - Staff at Fort Ticonderoga will bring history to life this Memorial Day weekend as the countdown to America 250 continues. "Visitors are able to step into the actual site and with the Continental Army in 1776 and gain a…...
This Day in History: The Wright brothers patent their flight machine
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (67+ words) WCAX This Day in History: The Wright brothers patent their flight machine Four arrested in Columbus Co. on charges ranging from prostitution to human trafficking Pet of the Week: Donnie from Animal Ally Action Fund Alligator wandering near homes captured…...
This Day in History: Vermont received a new state song
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (121+ words) BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont officially embraced a new musical symbol of the state on this day in history. On May 22, 2000, the Vermont Legislature adopted "These Green Mountains" as the official state song. Written by songwriter Diane Martin, the piece was…...
This Day in History: Community boathouse kickstarts Burlington's modern waterfront
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) WCAX BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington's modern waterfront began to take shape on this day in history, with the construction of what would become one of its most recognizable landmarks: the Community Boathouse. On May 21, 1988, crews were hard at work atop…...
Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest in New York
1+ week, 1+ day ago (65+ words) WCAX Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest in New York Brush fire near Claremont railroad tracks suspicious, officials say This Day in History: Community boathouse kickstarts Burlington's modern waterfront A look ahead at the Vermont City Marathon Essex Experience opening…...