⏪ FROM THE ARCHIVES: Bernie Sanders travels to Montreal with a cancer survivor to purchase prescription drugs.
This report originally aired on NBC5 in 1999.
Meet Lincoln! She's the new mayor of Fair Haven,
#Vermont
. The new mayor's hoof was pressed onto an ink pad & stamped on the official document, signifying the start of her yearlong mayoral duties:
⏪ VIDEO VAULT: We went 25 years into the archives to bring you this story from the Phish concert in Plattsburgh. The massive outdoor music festival began Aug. 16, 1996.
MOVING ON 🎉 🏃♀️ Vermonter Elle Purrier St. Pierre qualifies for the Olympic semifinals in the women's 1,500-meter race, running a final time of 4:05.34.
WE ❤️ YOU, TOM! After more than 30 years of forecasting the weather for northern New York and Vermont, Tom Messner has announced his plan to retire this fall.
OLYMPICS BOUND 🎉 🏃♀️ Vermont dairy farmer turned world-renowned track star, Elle Purrier St. Pierre took first place in the final 1,500 meter race of the Olympic trials with a 3:58.03 time:
“Our hearts are bursting with joy and our lives have never been fuller. We are truly blessed by our most precious gift, Baby Sam,” Stefanik said in a joint statement with her husband.
CHECK THIS OUT! Jon Wilbur, of Rutland,
#Vermont
, just became the 35th person EVER in the WORLD to bowl three straight perfect games! 🎳
Watch his story:
Republican Karoline Leavitt, with a staunchly conservative message blasting “radical” Democrats, has made it official — she’s running to replace New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas.
🇪🇨 Notice a familiar face during the Opening Ceremony? That is St. Michael's College student Sarah Escobar, who is making history as the first female Winter Olympian in Ecuador's history.
⛰️ MOUNTAIN MONTAGE: A Vermont resident took a photo of this mountain view each week in 2020, then stitched them together to create a time-lapse video.
📹:
@VermontJen
The federal court lawsuit filed this week says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made numerous discriminatory statements about the Jewish Orthodox community.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik was absent for two U.S. House votes earlier that day, saying she was unable to physically attend due to "the ongoing public health emergency."
"It just makes no sense to me whatsoever."
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott addresses allegations that three state troopers created fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Today, we bid our friend
@StephMyNBC5
farewell. Friday marks her final night in the newsroom after more than 25 years serving our communities. The NBC5 team will miss her dearly.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott told reporters Tuesday he voted for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the general election: "I had to put country over party."
#vtpoli
Sini Karjalainen wins BRONZE 🇫🇮
The University of Vermont senior, playing with her home country of Finland, won 4-0 against Switzerland to take a podium spot.
Citing baseless claims of widespread fraud in the recent presidential election, New York Rep.
@EliseStefanik
has announced plans to challenge its outcome.
Vermont
@GovPhilScott
said Friday the state can meet President Joe Biden's timeline to make all adults eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination if a reliable supply of doses is available.
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"She deserves all her success."
Family and community members are backing Elle Purrier St. Pierre, who became the first Vermont woman ever to compete in an Olympic track and field final.
Stars in the right hand, stripes in the left.. make sure it’s right side up.. careful with the wind.. don’t drop it!.. Okay okay, all set.. cool.. now SMILE!!” 😄😄
#teamusa
#WinterOlympics
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