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Things To Do: July 11
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (157+ words) WPTZ Looking for some weekend fun? NBC5's Andrew Grautski has you covered every weekend with "Things To Do!" Head over to the 11th Annual Jeezum Crow Festival for a fun filled day of live music, food and craft vendors. Performances include…...
Vermonters on 'American Ninja Warrior' use their skills to inspire future generations
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (316+ words) Local athletes are honing their skills for the big screen at the Vermont Ninja Warrior Training Center. Vermonter Amir Malik is no "American Ninja Warrior" rookie. "I've been on four seasons, and I'm applying for my fifth one now," Malik…...
Vermont tourism officials optimistic as Canadian visits increase
16+ hour, 2+ min ago (298+ words) From cruising across Lake Champlain, to taking in Vermont's scenery, summer tourism is picking up across the state. On the Spirit of Ethan Allen, owner Mike Shea said this season started with an encouraging sign. "Last year we didn't see…...
She submitted herself for an Emmy. Now she's a nominee
20+ hour, 40+ min ago (340+ words) Actor Brittany Allen was home in bed in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning when she learned she was among the 25 Emmy nods that "The Pitt" received. The HBO medical drama was this year's most nominated show, scoring recognition from the…...
Gift of Life: Vermont kidney donor, recipient reunite after successful transplant at DMHC
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (232+ words) 8 months ago, a Vermont man confided in his coworker about needing a kidney. Turns out, she was a perfect match. A kidney donor reunited with the recipient today at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. At just 30 years old, Robert Kimerle was…...
Berry Bonanza: Local families celebrate summer by picking berries at area farmstands
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (355+ words) Pick-your-own berries is a fun way for families to get outside and spend time together in the summer, and this week, there's plenty of options. Local farm stands across Vermont state are bursting with berries. And on Friday, those who…...
Lucas Politano dominates by 12 strokes, wins second career Vermont Amatuer
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (109+ words) Big Ten All-Freshman separates in final day, one Bogey in final 36 holes For the second time in three years, Lucas Politano claimed the title of Vermont's best amateur golfer. The Otter Valley Union alumnus finished stroke play eight under par,…...
Middlebury College introduces Todd Phelps as next athletic director
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (378+ words) WPTZ Middlebury College is bringing in a local Vermonter as the next leader of its athletics department The College held an introductory press conference for Todd Phelps The Middlebury, VT native is navigating through his first couple of days as…...
Vermont cheesemakers win big at American Cheese Society Awards
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (85+ words) WPTZ Vermont cheesemakers were celebrated at the annual American Cheese Society Awards, with over a dozen producers from the Green Mountain State earning recognition Jasper Hill Farm of Greensboro received first place, Best of Show, for its Winnimere cheese The…...
Unsure about water quality? How experts say you can stay safe while swimming
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (307+ words) As the weather keeps getting warmer in Vermont and Northern New York, health officials say there are a few different illnesses that can catch you off guard while in the lake. However, there are things you can do to stay…...