Jessica Tara

Jun 14, 2024 | wcax.com | Jessica Tara

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Cannabis Convention returned to the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction on Friday. This is its sixth year. Attendees can expect 15 speaker sessions with 40+ expert cannabis speakers. Vermont legalized marijuana in 2018 for those 21 and older. The Legislature voted to create a regulated market to open in 2022. Friday, more than 85 exhibitors discussed the industry from growing to distribution to brand development. "It's really not an evolution of the plant.

Jun 11, 2024 | wcax.com | Jessica Tara

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - As the one-year anniversary of last July's devastating flooding approaches, state officials are engaging local students to help out with ongoing recovery work for mobile home communities. "We saw the need to help those families who not only lost everything but weren't getting the maximum FEMA benefits and were responsible for getting their homes removed from the lots," said Vermont Gov. Phil Scott.

Jun 8, 2024 | wcax.com | Jessica Tara

GRAND ISLE, Vt. (WCAX) - 8-year-old Asher Sova didn't catch any fish last year, but this year he caught two. Saturday, June 8, marked annual Grand Isle Family Fishing Festival, and since no one needs a license to attend and experience and no equipment is required, young anglers like Asher Sova get to try winning the catch of the day. "We're basically making the new generation of anglers here in Vermont," Paige Blaker of Vermont Fish and Wildlife said.

Jun 8, 2024 | wcax.com | Jessica Tara

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - If you have a sweet tooth, especially late at night, you might want to listen up, Insomnia Cookies opened their first Burlington location Saturday. Lines were out the door as many were excited to try some warm and/or cold cookies. The celebration was full of freebies, and of course, sweet treats. This store is the 12th in New England, and the 282nd location nationwide.

Jun 7, 2024 | wcax.com | Jessica Tara

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Last summer's flooding affected many parts of the Green Mountains, with some losing their homes and others their crops. Burlington's Intervale was one of the areas in Chittenden County particularly hard hit. Farmers there say the past 11 months have been a challenge, but they're relieved to get back on their feet. As the one-year anniversary of last July's flooding approaches, many farmers in the Intervale are still recovering.