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For Some North Country Theaters, It's Go Digital Or Go Dark

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After being denied a state grant, a number of North Country theaters could go dark by the end of the year. That's because Hollywood is getting rid of film movies, which is what those theaters rely on. But they're not giving up yet. More>>

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Road/Home Washed Away - Family Loses Home for 2nd Time Video included

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A couple has lost their home to floods twice in just three years. Last night's storm washed out a road in Underhill, and nearly everything in its path. More>>

Marathon Organizers Adapt to Rain Video included

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VCM organizers making sure they have cold/rainy weather equipment for runners. More>>

Major Damage After Flash Flood

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Damaged homes, washed out roads,  and now major clean-up. More>>

Road Closures for the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday

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The Vermont Agency of Transportation released a list of road closures and times for the Vermont City Marathon. More>>

Thunder Road Memorial Classic Postponed Until Monday

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The Thunder Road Memorial Classic has been postponed until Monday. More>>

Essex Memorial Day Parade Has Been Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

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The Essex Memorial Day Parade has been postponed due to inclement weather predictions. More>>

Two Women Face Charges After Pick-pocketing Two Men at a Burlington Night Club Last Friday

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The Burlington Police Department arrested two people for pick-pocketing two men at a local night club in Burlington, Vt. on Friday, May 17. More>>

Tips on Saving Gas When Traveling This Holiday Weekend

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If the prices at the pump are giving you second thoughts about traveling this holiday weekend, these suggestions might help. More>>

Windham County Man Cashes in Lucky Lottery Ticket

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A Windham County man cashes in a lucky lottery ticket. More>>

Cuomo Announces Project to Link SUNY Campuses With Businesses

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is trying to link SUNY campuses with the business world in an effort to create more jobs. This project is called Tax Free NY. More>>

Boy Scouts of America Changing Policy to Allow Openly Gay Youth

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The Boy Scouts of America announced their decision on allowing gay youth into their program Thursday. More>>

Church Street Fountain Removed

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A staple atop Church Street in downtown Burlington is gone. More>>

Vermont State Police Considers Changing Its Tattoo Policy

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Vermont State Police say it's considering changing its tattoo policy, to get more recruits. Right now you can't have any visible tattoos, but that could soon change. More>>

Storm Damage - Road Collapsed, Basements Flood Video included

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Yesterday's quick downpour is leaving long-term damage to Burlington roads and businesses. More>>

Undocumented Immigrants Will Wait For Next Year For Licenses Video included

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The new law won't take effect until January 2014. More>>

Casella Waste Garbage Truck Catches Fire in Shelburne, VT

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Crews are responding to a garbage truck that caught fire off Shelburne Road in Shelburne, Vt. More>>

NH Senate Expected to Take Up Bill Thursday to Legalize Marijuana in the State

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The N.H. Senate is expected to take up a bill Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state. More>>

Propane Smell Prompts Evacuations at the Edge Fitness Center in Essex, VT

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The Essex Fire Department and Vermont Gas are currently investigating the smell of propane at the Edge Fitness Center in Essex, Vt. More>>

Annual Spring Move Out Project Being Held in Burlington, VT Thursday

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The annual Spring Move Out Project is being held in Burlington Thursday. More>>

AAA: More Than 30 Million Americans Plan to Travel Memorial Day Weekend

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If you're planning on traveling this holiday weekend, you're not alone. More>>

Purina Cat Chow Fundraiser to Help the Franklin County Humane Society

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Each year between 5 and 7 million animals enter a shelter. Purina Cat Chow is trying to offset some of those costs. More>>

VT State Police & Quebec's Provincial Police Attend Workshop to Address Border Policing Challenges

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Two sides of the law are working together in order to keep the peace at the border. More>>

VT Attorney General: Officer Justified in Officer Involved Shooting in Danville, VT Last Year

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New details in an officer involved shooting that happened in Danville, Vt. last year. More>>

Sink Hole Closes One Lane of Travel in Colchester, VT

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The Colchester Police Department is responding to a sink hole in the area of East Road near the intersection of Austin House Road. More>>

Texting & Driving Victim Works To Share Story To Help Others Video included

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A Vermont woman seriously injured by a teen, who was texting and driving, is trying to share her story with as many people as she can. More>>

Magic Hat Sues Kentucky Based Brewery Over Logo

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Magic Hat has filed a lawsuit against West Sixth Brewing because of its labeling. More>>

A Conversation with Captain Phillips Video included

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Between the deep blue seas off the horn of Africa and the Hollywood hills where film makers will tell his story, is Underhill Vermont,where Richard Phillips can be home and can be mostly private. More>>

American Cancer Society Turns 100! Cheers to a World With More Birthdays!

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We're celebrating a very special birthday tonight - the American Cancer Society is turning 100!As you may know, FOX44/ABC22 has teamed up with the organization because one of our own recently had a cancer diagnosis. She's fortunately one of the ones who caught it early, and is doing well. More>>

Reminder to boaters:use spread prevention method

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As boaters take to the water, biologists with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department want to remind people to use the spread prevention method. More>>

American Cancer Society Celebrating 100 Years Video included

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The American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th birthday. More>>

Traffic Lights at Dorset Street & WIlliston Road Malfunctioning

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The traffic lights at Dorset Street and Williston Road are malfunctioning. More>>

Thunderstorm Safety Tips

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Here are some thunderstorm safety tips from the FOX44 & ABC22 SkyTracker weather team. More>>

Boiling Water Advisory Issued for Some Montrealers Wednesday

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A boiling water advisory has been issued for some Montreal residents Wednesday. More>>

Police: VT Man Found Dead in Florida on Sunday

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The body of a Vermont man was found floating offshore of Lower Matecumbe Key, Florida Sunday.
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Man Hits Kinney Drugs on Shelburne Road in Burlington, VT Wednesday Morning

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A car struck the Kinney Drugs located on Shelburne Road in Burlington, Vt. Wednesday morning. More>>

NY and St. Regis Tribe Reach Agreement on Casino Gambling in the North Country

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An agreement has been reached between the state of New York and the St. Regis Mohawk tribe. More>>

ABC News: FBI Agents Shoot & Kill Man in Fla. Believed to Know Boston Bombing Suspects

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FBI agents shot and killed a suspect they believe may have known the Boston bombing suspects in an apartment complex in Florida. More>>

Burlington, VT Restaurant Raises Money for the Chittenden County Humane Society

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A Burlington restaurant did some tipping of their own to help out a local charity. More>>

Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants to Investigate Oil & Fuel Price Manipulation

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With gas prices rising rapidly, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) wants to see federal regulators follow the lead of Europeans and investigate oil and fuel price manipulation. More>>

O'Hagan's Friends, Neighbors React to Death Investigation Developments Video included

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People in Pat O'Hagan's small hometown of Sheffield say there is a bit a closure. More>>

CSWD Discovers What Herbicide Poisoned Compost Video included

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The herbicide likely came from hay that came to the compost through manure. More>>

Accused Killers, Allen and Patricia Prue Speak in Court

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For the first time in more than a year, we're hearing from the couple accused of brutally killing a popular St. Johnsbury teacher, Melissa Jenkins. Both Allen and Patricia Prue spoke in court today - requesting new attorneys. More>>

NY heads to polls to vote on school budgets

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Voters across the state of New York headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on their school districts budgets and elect school board members. More>>

South Burlington Gas Leak Closes Streets For Short Time

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South Burlington fire fighters say they had to close off some streets Tuesday to repair a gas leak. More>>

3 People Connected to Pat O'Hagan's Death In Federal Papers Video included

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Even with confessions of three people regarding the death of Pat O'Hagan, state prosecutors say there isn't enough evidence to charge them. Instead, federal prosecutors are hoping to use that information to lock at least one of them behind bars for a longer time. More>>

Timeline of Events in Pat O'Hagan's Death

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Timeline of events regarding Pat O'Hagan's death. More>>

VT Restaurant Week Donates $6,600 to VT Foodbank

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Vermont Restaurant Week donates $6,600 to Vermont Foodbank. More>>

Judge Denies Allen Prue New Lawyer

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A judge denied Allen Prue's request for a new lawyer Tuesday. More>>

Ways to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

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If you're looking to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma here are some resources. More>>

ABC22 News Will Go On-Air at 7:30 PM Tuesday Night

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ABC22 News will go on-air at 7:30 p.m. More>>

Runner Dies After Being Struck By Car Monday Night in Champlain, NY

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New York State Police are investigating a fatal accident in Champlain, N.Y. Monday night. More>>

Meeting Being Held Tuesday Night on the Rail Yard Enterprise Project

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There is a meeting for the Burlington Community in regards to the rail yard enterprise project. More>>

Judge Denies Patricia Prue a New Lawyer

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A judge has denied the request of Patricia Prue for a new lawyer. More>>

Vermont State Parks Opening This Weekend

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Vermont State Parks are set to open this weekend. More>>

Tips on Pet Allergies

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It's not just you that may be dealing with seasonal allergies. If you have pets, they too may be suffering. More>>

Rescue Crews Searching for People Caught in Monday's Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City

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Rescue crews are still searching for people caught in Monday's massive tornado near Oklahoma City. More>>

American Debt Counseling to Pay VT & Residents After Settlement

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A Florida based company is breaking out the checkbook for Vermonters. More>>

Heightened Security Planned for Vermont City Marathon Video included

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Now more than a month after the Boston Bombings, Burlington police are giving us a glimpse at their plans and the changes they've made for the Vermont City Marathon on Sunday. More>>

Burlington City Councilor Plans Boston Fundraiser

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Burlington City Councilor Vince Brennan will be running in the Vermont City Marathon and is also using it as a fundraiser. More>>

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