Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers says he’ll pay reduced fine to settle weed grow business violation
Rodgers acknowledged he violated state rules but said the fact he has to pay any fine at all is “outrageous” because he feels he made only a simple mistake.
Pittsford Village Farm opens with new childcare operation and affordable apartments
“It is going to house significant opportunities for citizens across our town and our surrounding towns,” said the Pittsford Village Farm Board chair.
Revealed in the river
Local historians discover the remnants of a blockhouse on the Crown Point Road, Vermont’s first interstate highway.
Real Vermonters don’t milk goats. They laugh at newly revived books with that title.
A 43rd anniversary edition of 1983’s “Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats” — the state’s all-time bestselling humor book — is debuting this month with a few 21st century tweaks.
Upper Valley Haven readies its new year-round shelter for its first guests
“When someone unexpectedly needs a place to go, it can be hard to figure out the next steps,” said the executive director. “Shelters across the state are often full, with waitlists that stretch for months.”
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The one story from 9/11 that I can’t forget. And I don’t want to.
Bob Dow lost the love of his life in the south tower. Nearing the 25th anniversary of the attack, he taught me why we still need stories like his — and journalists to tell them.
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Vermont Conversation: ‘We are the patriots fighting for democracy.’ AG Charity Clark on suing Trump and winning $92.7M from Meta
The attorney general’s office has brought lawsuits defending birthright citizenship and challenging cuts to medical research funding, the dismantling of the Department of Education, voting restrictions and tariffs.
Thousands of acres conserved in Woodbury, where family plans to sustainably log for generations
The final phase of a conservation easement project sees more than 18,000 acres of northern hardwood forest permanently set aside from development.
Somber and hopeful, 47 immigrants become U.S. citizens on 9/11 anniversary
New Americans were sworn in at the Statehouse on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
More doctors are offering memberships for healthcare
“To be clear, this is a response to a payment system that doesn’t cover the work that practices are doing,” says the executive director of a statewide association of private practices.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
It’s time to close Vermont’s tax loopholes for the wealthy
State tax laws let privileged property owners dodge proposals that could fund healthcare for everyone else.
Rural Vermont is running out of places to give birth
Vermont is losing rural birthing centers one hospital at a time, with no coordinated plan to stop the pattern.
You can’t take this away from me
A yard flag, a broken tradition at Town Meeting, and one Vermonter’s stubborn faith that America can still be worth the trouble.
Carbon credits are a lifeline for Vermont’s working forests
As land costs rise and mill closures squeeze traditional revenue, carbon credit programs offer landowners a new way to keep working forests intact and in the family.
Teachers in Blue Mountain Union School District declare impasse in contract talks
A mediator is set to get involved in contentious union negotiations over teacher salaries in the three-town district in Orange County.
Vermont Almanac, an annual compendium of Vermont life, is shutting down
The founders of the publication say they’re stretched too thin to continue after six years.
Keep calm and carry on: Burlington airport to host emergency response simulation
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport will test its emergency systems Saturday during regular airport operations.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital commits to keeping birthing services
The Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Board of Directors affirmed its commitment on Thursday to continuing obstetric and birthing services, including the BMH Birthing Center.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Vermont awards first batch of $195 million in federal rural health funds
Rural workforce development and nursing homes receive the first round of $11.7 million in funds.
