Vermont business owner creates financial literacy course for kids

BARNARD, Vt. (WCAX) - Household chores can be a chore for kids, but a new “Allowance Academy” is making the work fun while teaching them basic financial literacy skills. The Kendall kids are hard workers. While eight-year-old Knox vacuums, his younger …

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Stay Safe as Summer Heats Up in Vermont

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2025 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] National Weather Service Burlington – 802-658-0150 Vermont Emergency Management – 802-244-8721   Stay Safe as …

Vermont Expands Family Leave Protections: New Entitlements and Broader Definitions

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed legislation extending the protections of the state’s unpaid family leave law. The expansion extends safe leave, bereavement leave, and qualifying exigency leave to employees of employers with ten or more employees. …

A Taste of Vermont, Straight from The Apple Barn

When someone says “Vermont,” the Apple Barn might be exactly the image that comes to mind: a bright red barn on the side of a small state highway with the scent of warm cider doughnuts drifting out the doors and picnic tables waiting out front. Originally …

Vermont lawmaker resigns to move to Canada, citing financial insecurity and political fears

“It’s heartbreaking,” she said in an interview Thursday in a break room at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she currently works, tears filling her eyes. “I’m relieved, too.” Cordes’ reasons for leaving are complicated — and speak to the …

Significant heat builds Monday and Tuesday in Vermont, New York

westerly winds is expected this morning with gusts up to 40-50 mph forecast in easterly downslope areas of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Unsettled conditions will return early next week before high pressure builds over the eastern U.S. bringing the …

Vermont, New York fireworks 2025: Where to see fireworks this year

Independence Day is just around the corner, and both Vermonters and New Yorkers will have plenty of opportunities this year to celebrate America's birthday with fireworks, parades and more.Top video: See previous coverageWe've compiled a list of …

Dog elected mayor in Vermont, helping raise thousands for pet care

Local government has gone to the dogs in one Vermont town.  She'll take treats for a job well done. The new mayor, just voted in by popular vote, is Tela Montgomery.  Tela is Middlebury, Vermont's first dog mayor. She was sworn into office this …

Stay safe as summer heats up in Vermont

WATERBURY – Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected this week, reaching the upper 80s to mid 90s by today and Tuesday. High heat can increase the risk for dehydration, muscle cramps, headache, nausea, fainting, or even heat stroke, especially before our …