Adam Sullivan

New Hampshire, Vermont

New Hampshire Bureau Chief and Weekend News Anchor at WCAX-TV (Burlington, VT)

New Hampshire Bureau Chief WCAX Journalist

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ICYMI: Senator Hassan Highlights Importance of Head Start as Trump Administration Threatens to Eliminate Funding

1 month ago | hassan.senate.gov | Katlyn Proctor |Adam Sullivan

CLAREMONT – In case you missed it, Senator Hassan recently led a discussion at Claremont Head Start where she spoke with Head Start staff and other child care leaders about the harm caused by the Trump Administration’s threats to Head Start funding and the challenges that families face with the rising cost of child care.
Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Protecting Granite Staters’ Hard-Earned Benefits, Health Care, and Jobs During Events Across NH

2 months ago | hassan.senate.gov | Robert Blechl |Alex Hanson |Adam Sullivan |Imani Fleming

NEW HAMPSHIRE – Last week, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan hosted events across New Hampshire to discuss the threats and challenges facing Granite Staters.
Vermont tourism officials celebrate new Randolph Center hotel

Aug 31, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Adam Sullivan

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Artists working to transform Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel

Aug 20, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Artists are at work in Lebanon, New Hampshire, to help make the Upper Valley as a whole a hub for creativity. Whether you are biking, walking or running through the Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel, new art is likely to catch your eye. "So the title of this piece is 'Patchwork.' Basically, it is sort of an homage to the textile industry, formally of Lebanon and New England, of course," said John Garoutte, an artist from Charlestown, New Hampshire.
Upper Valley authorities report uptick in distracted drivers

Aug 14, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - According to officers at the Lebanon Police Department, community members consistently have two main concerns -- drugs and bad driving. When it comes to the latter, police are stepping up patrols. "We've responded to in the hundreds probably already this year of accidents," said Lebanon Police Corporal Dean Bullock. Within just a few minutes of getting on the road with Bullock, we observed him initiate a traffic stop with a driver who was on his phone.
Longtime Lyndonville shop won't reopen after recent flooding

Aug 12, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - Recent flooding dealt another big blow to downtown Lyndonville. The Village Sport Shop will not reopen its Broad Street location despite surviving three other major floods in that location. The Village Sport Shop in Lyndonville has been in business since 1978, but because of recent flooding, the ski side of the operation was unable to weather the storm. In the heart of summer, the Village Sport Shop is all about biking.
Dartmouth researchers investigate copper's role in breast cancer

Aug 7, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - A phase two trial led by the Dartmouth Cancer Center is focusing on how excess copper in the body could contribute to breast cancer. Copper is an important element for our bodies, but researchers at Dartmouth Health are trying to determine if too much copper causes cancer to spread. "We are so excited about this we can't wait to get started," said Linda Vahdat, deputy director of the Dartmouth Cancer Center.
Donations from around the world pour into Peacham for flood repairs

Jul 28, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - Communities across the region came closer together in the wake of recent flooding. For one Vermont town, their community extends well outside the country. Not only did volunteers organize in Peacham to help dig out waterlogged homes, they also helped to raise raise a lot of cash for flood victims. Peacham farmer and Youtuber, Morgan Gold, used his online presence to host a 24-hour livestream which documented the damage in Peacham and gave viewers the opportunity to donate.
Road flood repairs continue across Vermont

Jul 26, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

BARNET, Vt. (WCAX) - Immediately after the floods two weeks ago, 47 state roads were closed due to the damage the high water left in its wake. Now, all but two of them have reopened to at least one lane. It's been more than two weeks since floodwaters washed out roads and bridges across the region. Road crews have been out making repairs and significant progress has been made. Road crews moved earth Friday in front of the Barnet Village Store, which is now a huge crater.
Peacham fundraising effort helps flood victims

Jul 24, 2024 | wcax.com | Adam Sullivan

PEACHAM, Vt. (WCAX) - A community-led fundraising effort in Peacham is helping families pay for needed supplies after the flooding two weeks ago, including residents who are still mourning the loss of one of their own. Dump trucks loaded with fill on Wednesday were making regular trips down Main Street in Peacham as signs of flooding surrounded nearby houses.