‘We will not be intimidated’: 3 anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to federal charges
Their attorney said he intends to file a motion to throw out the charges on several grounds, including that they violate his clients’ First Amendment rights.
Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November
“The veterans who speak are our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members. Attending a Vets Town Hall is a chance to learn about some of the experiences that have been meaningful to them,” said Kristen Eaton, deputy director of Vets Town Hall.
Apparent election ploy to oust Chittenden County state’s attorney fails
Sarah George was among the county law enforcement officials across Vermont who won four-year terms on Tuesday.
Porter Medical Center nurses sign new 3-year contract
The contract extension — which includes slight wage increases — caps a bargaining session that started last summer.
In a ‘blue tsunami,’ how did Republican Gov. Phil Scott win another term?
“He’s created a category of one, you know? And Democrats are willing to pull the lever for him even as they vote blue across the ballot,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth.
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As flooding increases and federal aid shrinks, Vermont is not prepared to manage disaster recovery
Across Vermont, repeated floods are leaving residents and towns facing a precarious future.
Vermont Conversation: Bill McKibben sees a nation at a crossroads as he barnstorms battleground states
“We tell ourselves that this is the richest country on Earth,” said the author and environmental activist. “But man, for the most part in this country, there are a lot of people just barely getting by.”
The results from Vermont’s 2026 general election
Vermont’s top-of-the-ticket races stole the headlines on election night, but voters also decided several important statewide races and ballot measures.
Vermont has assigned its $195 million in federal rural health dollars. Here’s where it’s going.
The largest sums of money are directed toward hospital infrastructure upgrades and funds to facilitate hospital redesign.
Republican incumbent state senator from Rutland County arrested last week loses reelection bid
It was one of several legislative races across Rutland County that Republicans lost.
Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami.
The Vermont senator said one of the election’s clearest messages was a demand for accountability from elected officials.
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Wealth shouldn’t fast-track a private runway in Lincoln
Regulators approved an airstrip for Beta’s CEO without giving neighbors and town officials an open hearing.
Lighten up and let ’em fly
An airstrip and float planes have shared a quiet Grand Isle road for years without trouble, so why can’t Lincoln live with a 900-foot runway the FAA has already cleared?
Hunting is part of who we are as a state
From grouse walks in October to quiet hours in a deer stand, hunting season carries generations of Vermont tradition, family bonds and community.
A shrinking state can’t afford to lose its top earners
More taxes on ‘the rich’ will drive away the professionals Vermont most needs.
Vermont Democrats regain supermajorities in Statehouse amid nationwide ‘blue wave’
“We were confident we’d pick up seats,” said Vermont Democratic Party Chair Lachlan Francis. But “I certainly think it’s safe to say we are surprised.”
On fourth attempt, Barre voters approve school district budget
The district is the last in the state to approve an annual spending plan.
Vermonters vote to approve 2 constitutional amendments
The public referendums were the final steps in ratifying the new items, which fortify collective bargaining rights and guarantee Vermonters equal protection under the law regardless of a number of characteristics.
Republican Phil Scott wins record sixth term as Vermont’s governor
Scott overcame a well-funded challenge from Democrat and Progressive Amanda Janoo and has now been elected governor more times than anyone else in state history.
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Death notices and celebrations of life.
Molly Gray elected as Vermont’s next lieutenant governor, ousting John Rodgers
The Democrat returns to the seat she held for one term beginning in 2021 after a campaign cycle that turned personal.
