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This Day in History: Forgotten Civil War letters revealed
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (27+ words) WCAX This Day in History: Forgotten Civil War letters revealed Crews rescue driver after car crashes into river...
World War I veteran finally laid to rest 45 years after death
3+ week, 5+ day ago (64+ words) WCAX World War I veteran finally laid to rest 45 years after death US transportation secretary visits Vermont for Beta flight Adirondack intersection dubbed 'Bermuda Triangle' gets safety upgrades ICE identification bill dies as House GOP members refuse final vote Burlington…...
Hartford dedicates monument honoring Korean, Vietnam war veterans
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (336+ words) HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - A rain-soaked Memorial Day morning did not stop people from turning out to honor Hartford's long history of service. Hartford middle school students greeted a large crowd at Veterans Park in White River Junction with the national…...
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (55+ words) WCAX Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of the surprise bombing alive at 106 Runners prefer cool, rainy conditions at Vermont City Marathon Vermont Thunder rides through state for Memorial Day weekend China: Coal mine blast kills at least 82...
This Day in History: A noteworthy moment marking the end of the Cold War
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) WCAX BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A remarkable chapter in both world and local history quietly unfolded in Vermont on this day in 1990. Just six months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a young man from the Soviet Union crossed the…...
EXTENDED VERSION: Upper Valley Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th birthday
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (55+ words) WCAX EXTENDED VERSION: Upper Valley Holocaust survivor celebrates 100th birthday Chair yoga instructor finds healing after cancer, loss Cabot artist finds healing through equine therapy volunteer work 86-year-old Underhill native keeps Vermont sugarmaking traditions alive Fourth-generation Craftsbury dairy farmer prepares to…...
First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (421+ words) During Saturday's commission ceremony on the Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said the event showcases the state's "deep ties to our nation's maritime and military history, and we are proud to see that legacy continue with this next generation…...
Vermont WWII veteran to be recognized at State of the Union
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (104+ words) WASHINGTON (WCAX) - A World War II veteran from Vermont will get a special honor from the president. Sources tell WCAX News that Castleton's George Taggart, better known as "Buddy," will be one of President Trump's acknowledged guests during Tuesday's State…...
104-year-old WWII veteran performs memorable national anthem before NHL game
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (160+ words) (Gray News) - A World War II veteran had the honor of performing the national anthem Saturday, before the New York Islanders hosted the New York Rangers. At 104-years-old, Staff Sergeant Dominick Critelli wowed the crowd as he played the national…...
How Montpelier native Adm. George Dewey shaped America's naval power
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (60+ words) WCAX How Montpelier native Adm. George Dewey shaped America's naval power Crash on I-89 leaves one Massachusetts woman dead Canadian visitors staying away from Vermont amid political tensions Stuck in Vermont: Eva Sollberger and her mom say goodbye to 2025 Lake Placid…...