Gov. Scott appoints Jack Brigham to the Vermont House
The St. Albans Town Selectboard member replaces Casey Toof, who resigned earlier this year.
As Vermont lawmakers work to consolidate schools, how will they handle school district debt?
Also in Final Reading: Vaccines, a constitutional amendment and surprise news.
After 16 days in ICE custody, Steven Tendo is heading back to Vermont
The Ugandan minister and health care worker was released from a detention facility in New Hampshire on Friday, according to his lawyer.
Vermont settles lawsuits over foster case licenses denied due to anti-LGBTQ beliefs
As part of the agreement, the Department for Children and Families tweaked its policies barring anti-LGBTQ people from approval to foster children.
Vermont Senate President Phil Baruth says he won’t run for reelection
The Burlington Democrat/Progressive said he was “absolutely ride or die” until his current term expires, but at that point, he would return to teaching and writing.
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Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing
The Green Mountain State nabbed two more medals Wednesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy.
How the Rev. Jesse Jackson helped shape Vermont’s progressive moment
The civil rights icon, who died Tuesday at 84, campaigned for president in Vermont at a key turning point for the state’s progressive movement.
A rare condition can send kids into fits of rage. Treatment could help — if insurance covers it.
For some Vermont families, treating the immune system can be life-changing to help a psychological condition possibly triggered by strep. For others, the cost is too high a barrier.
Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month
“This is not a work requirement,” said Hunger Free Vermont’s Ivy Enoch of new rules for homeless Vermonters, veterans and older residents. “This is a paperwork requirement.”
Vermont seeks to join 5 states in drug-purchasing consortium
Proponents of a bill say a prescription drug card should bring prices down at the counter. Pharmacists say this doesn’t change the true price of drugs.
Vermont students are ‘well below’ proficiency goals in math and English, according to state report
The report’s findings mirror longer-term declines in student performance highlighted in federal data.
Why people incompetent to stand trial could receive treatment in Vermont’s prisons
Also in Final Reading: A new Vermont National Guard leader, Bernie fights AI, bungled names and more.
Poultney man charged with first-degree murder in deadly quarry beating
The attack on Mark Ray began as he slept in his camper on the West Pawlet property where he lived and worked for more than two dozen years, according to charging documents.
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Michael M. Cohen: Build bridges, not walls
Instead of symbolic resolutions that deepen division, Vermonters should support Israelis and Palestinians building peace together.
Jordana Churchill and Kate Paarlberg-Kvam: You don’t get to choose the facts
Vermont’s debate on Israel and Palestine should be guided by the full record of facts, not selectively chosen ones.
Peggy Stevens: Keep poison out of our water
Banning landfill leachates is essential to protect drinking water, wildlife and communities across the Memphremagog watershed.
MaryDiane Baker: No war vote, no Guard
Vermont’s Guard should not be sent to war without a congressional vote.
Former Caledonia County victim’s advocate charged with sexually exploiting crime victim
Police say Anthony Jackson-Miller used his position to initiate a sexual relationship and later tried to cover it up.
Beta Technologies board member resigns after appearance in Epstein files
“Mr. Kamen made this decision to avoid potential distractions as the Company remains focused on executing its strategic priorities,” the company said in a Thursday filing.
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Vermont legislators elect Henry ‘Hank’ Harder to lead state’s National Guard
Harder, a retired Air National Guard general, overwhelmingly beat out Army National Guard Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler for the job.
