Judge won’t delay trial over new insanity defense for man accused of shooting Palestinian students — for now
Jury selection is set for June 1 in the case of Jason Eaton, who faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Chittenden County prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid
State’s Attorney Sarah George said protesters and police both behaved in ways that were unacceptable, and she called for an independent review of police actions.
Lawmakers venture to the Springfield prison
Also in Final Reading: The year’s first veto and race car law.
Vermont Conversation: Who made the president a king?
“The Kingmakers” is a new podcast hosted by journalist David Sirota that looks at how the American system of checks and balances has been steadily undermined.
Northwestern Medical Center launches partnership to preserve birthing services
Birthing has long cost rural hospitals more than it’s earned them. The move does not change that for Northwestern but aims to save the hospital more than its costly hold-over.
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Vermont’s Champlain Valley poised to become a federally recognized wine region
“It gives us validity,” said Kenneth Albert, former president of the Vermont Grape and Wine Council, who originally submitted the petition for recognition in 2022.
Vermont Conversation: One year after arrest, Mohsen Mahdawi refuses to be silent
When the Palestinian student activist walked out of federal detention in Vermont a year ago, he declared to President Trump: “I am not afraid of you.”
Vermont House poised to roll back portions of Act 181
“We don’t need our shared interest in protecting our environment to divide Vermont, particularly at this moment,” said Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury.
Windsor County sheriff facing more sex crime charges, including soliciting prostitution
“The charges allege (Ryan) Palmer paid a woman on multiple occasions to participate in sex acts and that he sent unsolicited sexual material to another woman,” Vermont State Police said in a press release Thursday.
Vermont land-posting bill tries to put confusion to rest
Also in Final Reading: A junk food ban and gender-affirming care.
Snowmobilers and pedestrian users clashed this past winter over use of Newport’s rail trail
“Perfect storm” of state’s inconsistent management and climate change collided, causing outcry in the Northeast Kingdom community.
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They offered us the world. We chose Vermont.
When a global coworking giant came calling, Killington’s Slope Space faced a simple choice: Take the deal, or keep the community.
‘No Kings’ protesters know exactly what they’re fighting for
Defending democracy isn’t whining — it’s the oldest and most fundamental form of civic engagement there is.
Vermont’s wake rules restrict the wrong lakes
Proposed rules would eliminate wakesports on dozens of lakes that never reported a conflict or requested additional restrictions.
Vermont’s housing crisis is built on a lie
The 40,000 homes Vermont ‘needs’ is a pandemic-era mirage — and developers know it.
Dartmouth groups renew calls to rename arts center bankrolled by Epstein associate
Calls to remove Black’s name from the visual arts center date back to 2020 and 2021, when links between Black and Epstein began to draw greater scrutiny.
Vermont prevails in multistate lawsuit over gender-affirming care for minors
“We will continue to fight to ensure that gender-affirming care remains safe, effective, and protected,” said Attorney General Charity Clark.
Vermont businesses seek thousands in tariff refunds as federal system launches
“I think it could be huge,” said a representative of one Vermont customs broker. “I’m sure it’s going to be a big windfall for a lot of companies in Vermont and elsewhere.”
Legislators take steps aiming to bolster Vermont’s animal welfare system
“These bills are trying to modernize Vermont’s approach to animal welfare,” said the state’s director of the Division of Animal Welfare.
Obituaries
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A transgender Vermont veteran is riding the gravel cycling circuit. Cue filmmaker.
The new documentary “Claim the Lane: Becoming Roxy,” set for its state festival debut this week, focuses on the humanity behind the headlines.
