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Betsy Pratt, former owner of Mad River Glen ski area, dies at 95

“She created a sense of family among the staff that is unsurpassed,” said Eric Friedman, executive director of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. “I’m so fortunate to have worked in a place that cared about the people so much.”

By Olivia Q. Pintair

Mar 20 2023, 6:31 PMMarch 20, 2023

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Former state trooper arrested on more than a dozen charges for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 of items in police custody

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 20 2023, 2:21 PMMarch 20, 2023
Vermont nonprofit founded by ice cream magnate Ben Cohen opposes U.S. support for Ukraine

By Fred Thys
Mar 20 2023, 7:11 PMMarch 20, 2023
Parents decry steep tuition increase at two Chittenden County child care centers

By Patrick Crowley
Mar 20 2023, 5:37 PMMarch 20, 2023
Spending package extending emergency housing becomes law without Scott’s signature

By Lola Duffort
Mar 20 2023, 7:15 PMMarch 20, 2023
A BuzzFeed writer exposed abuse at a Vermont orphanage. Her new book reveals even more.

By Kevin O'Connor
Mar 20 2023, 1:29 PMMarch 20, 2023
Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs

By Emma Cotton
Mar 20 2023, 5:44 PMMarch 20, 2023

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Obituaries

Samuel (Sam) B. Feitelberg
His life was shaped by his love for his family and his belief that every human being has the right to strive towards their highest creative potential. Read more
Thomas Raymond Agan
Thomas began a 25 year teaching career at Paul Smith’s College where he taught, among other things, History and Government and Politics. Read more
Judith Bingham Larsen
Judy Larsen was creative, sharp-witted, resilient, kind, had panache, and well, she was a hoot. Read more

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Government & Politics

New generation takes over Morristown board
Judy Bickford, now the longest tenured board representative as she begins her sixth year, was elected board chair. Don McDowell, a relative veteran now as he enters his second year, was named vice chair.
By News and Citizen
Mar 19 2023March 19, 2023
Government & Politics

South Burlington city council looks at expansion, wards
South Burlington is currently governed by a city manager and council chair form of government, with five councilors elected at-large to represent the city’s population and the city manager appointed by the council.
By The Other Paper
Mar 19 2023March 18, 2023
Government & Politics

Vermont teens call on lawmakers to act on climate change and pass the Affordable Heat Act
“I, along with my peers, want to be able to look back and say we did everything we could to help Vermonters and fight climate change,” one student activist said.
By Olivia Q. Pintair
Mar 19 2023March 20, 2023

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Government & Politics

In housing program, motels named their price. What did Vermont’s most vulnerable…

With nowhere else to go — and even fewer rights than a typical renter — Vermonters relying on a state-run program for shelter have had little recourse when they’ve run into poor treatment or conditions.

By Lola Duffort
Mar 13 2023March 13, 2023
Environment

The EPA has proposed new drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals.’ What…

As many as 60 of Vermont’s roughly 700 public drinking water systems have detectable levels of PFAS that are below the state’s current standard but could be above a new national standard, according to state officials.

By Emma Cotton
Mar 15 2023March 15, 2023
Life & Culture

Vermont Afghans celebrate Nowruz, hope for a sweet future

Roughly 150 Afghans took part in the event in Burlington’s Old North End. It showcased the culture, food and music of a community displaced by war and adjusting to a new life in the Green Mountain State.

By Auditi Guha
Mar 19 2023March 20, 2023
Government & Politics

Final Reading: Many bills made it across the crossover threshold. Some did…

Friday was the deadline for bills to clear their committee of origin. Those that didn’t are unlikely to become law this session.

By Sarah Mearhoff
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Economy

Vermont nonprofit founded by ice cream magnate Ben Cohen opposes U.S. support for Ukraine

Winooski company offers security scans of online software

Vermont-based Hack Club managed to move its money out of Silicon Valley Bank before it closed

New York firm plans to turn former Southern Vermont College into luxury resort

Housing challenges in northwestern Vermont run deep, study finds

Public Safety

Former Windsor fuel company owner sentenced for brutal 2021 assault

Mendon house fire kills woman

Former state trooper arrested on more than a dozen charges for allegedly stealing more than $40,000 of items in police custody

A BuzzFeed writer exposed abuse at a Vermont orphanage. Her new book reveals even more.

Former Woodstock physical therapist pleads guilty to groping patient

Education

Parents decry steep tuition increase at two Chittenden County child care centers

Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French to depart for education administrators’ nonprofit

Lawmakers mull ‘threat assessment teams’ in school safety bill

Twin Valley School District failed to address harassment and ‘hostile educational environment,’ federal investigation finds

In North Country Supervisory Union, officials fear that federal money will subsidize discrimination

Environment

Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs

Stakeholders debate controversial bill to ban chemical treatments for aquatic nuisances

The EPA has proposed new drinking water standards for ‘forever chemicals.’ What does that mean for Vermont?

Winter storm sweeps through Vermont, causing power outages, road closures and collisions

Tensions high at Hinesburg meeting over contaminated drinking water

Health

Vermont Covid-19 levels ‘low,’ health department reports

Vermont settles aid-in-dying lawsuit, allowing Connecticut woman to use procedure

State regulators require shakeup at Green Mountain Support Services

Care board pushes off vote on inpatient psychiatric care funds

OneCare primary care payments likely to continue

Life & Culture

Betsy Pratt, former owner of Mad River Glen ski area, dies at 95

Hinesburg town clerk retires after long career

Vermont Afghans celebrate Nowruz, hope for a sweet future

Then Again: Dr. Janes never forgot what he experienced in wartime

Young Writers Project: Key change

Government & Politics

Spending package extending emergency housing becomes law without Scott’s signature

Hartford Selectboard seeks more collaborative approach after tiff at meeting

New generation takes over Morristown board

South Burlington city council looks at expansion, wards

Vermont teens call on lawmakers to act on climate change and pass the Affordable Heat Act

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Tradition is no justification for trapping to continue

Letter to the editor: Affordable Heat Act will hurt working class, low-income

Letter to the editor: William Brattle was a prominent slaveholder

Letter to the editor: More about the snow geese hunt

Jeremy Rathbun: Ideas for easing the impact of S.5 on the working class

Campbell & Fairbanks: Independent schools with a public mission