Capping a historic career, Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins is anything but retiring
“If there’s a way I can make a difference, then I want to try,” the nation’s most-decorated cross-country racer says in advance of her fourth and final Olympics.
Hinesburg and new police union agree to three-year contract
The contract lays out a pay schedule that starts with a base wage of $34 an hour, putting the Hinesburg department relatively in line with other Chittenden County police forces.
In Lamoille, school enrollment projected to decline by decade’s end
Although overall town populations in Stowe, Morristown and Elmore have increased over the last decade, school enrollment has declined by 10% since 2017, according to a new study.
Hartford justice center helps people get on their feet after prison
“We all make mistakes, and that doesn’t mean you can’t change,” said Kitty O’Hara, the longest-serving volunteer at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center.
Final Reading: It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ Vermont lawmakers want to investigate
Vermont should prepare for a future with more mysterious objects in the sky, one lawmaker argues.
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Lawmakers take up stopgap funding for Section 8 housing vouchers
The $5 million proposal would stanch the loss of housing vouchers this year, but is much less than housing authorities had requested.
Vermont’s top economists say state revenue is steady as tight budget cycle nears
Their report Friday details state revenue collections and pressures over the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, which started last July.
Candidates to lead Vermont National Guard say they’d resign if facing unlawful order
Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post as some guard members are deployed under a controversial Trump administration directive.
Champlain Valley schools face federal investigation over transgender athlete policy
Student and advocacy groups are pushing back on what they see as further federal attacks on trans youth.
Young Writers Project: ‘The Brave’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “The Brave,” by Marga Camarinta, 15, of Manchester Center. Photo is “Above the Clouds,” by Juniper Franks, 14, of Fairfield.
Stowe resorts lobby for short-term rental cap carveouts
Condos make up nearly half of the 1,039 short-term rental properties in Stowe, over two-thirds of which are located within the town’s six resort complexes.
BlueCross BlueShield’s new CEO takes over as insurer faces federal and statewide challenges
Beth Roberts said she wants to establish a better relationship with Vermont’s largest hospital and work on changing the state’s status as home to some of the highest health care costs.
Final Reading: Facing growing uncertainty, Vermont food assistance leaders seek new funds. Lawmakers say money is tight.
The head of the House agriculture committee said that while hunger is “becoming more and more critical,” he’s constantly reminded there’s “not a lot of wiggle room” in this year’s budget.
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Emilie Tenenbaum and Sharron Harrington: Why Vermont must stay committed to child care
Affordable, quality child care is one of the smartest investments we can make as a state.
Narain Batra: Growth is pushing the Upper Valley to breaking point
We cannot sustain world-class institutions if we squeeze workers and residents who make them run.
Kayce Bradley: Stop attacking our independent schools
We need a mix of public and independent schools to meet students’ diverse needs.
Loralee Tester: Kindness can’t fix a state in crisis
We are falling behind in ways that directly affect how people live, work and raise families.
Vermont organizations merge accessible recreation and conservation goals in ‘first-of-its-kind’ outdoor center in Rochester
“We hope it’s a space for everybody and all the populations of people that we serve. We could do some really fun and creative adventure and learning there,” Vermont Adaptive’s executive director said.
Ryan McLaren, former top aide to Peter Welch, enters lieutenant governor race
The Essex Junction resident will face one-time Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for the state’s second highest office.
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Vermont school bus companies are hard to come by. The lack of competition is causing transportation costs to rise.
Private equity firms have in recent years bought out some of the few school transportation companies available to school districts, sparking worries among officials.
