Directed by voices or acting on his own? Mental state of man accused of shooting Palestinian students is focus of trial
Attorneys presented opening statements Monday in the case of Jason Eaton, followed by the testimony of the three men Eaton allegedly shot.
FEMA approves funding for at least 90 buyouts in Vermont, providing relief for flood survivors
“To say that these buyouts are long-overdue is a massive understatement,” said U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt.
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.
Lawmakers examine Department of Corrections policy keeping more people in prison past their minimum sentences
Some lawmakers and advocates have expressed concerns about the policy, which critics say keeps people incarcerated past their minimum sentences without adequate due process.
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.
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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.
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.
Opinion
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Vermont’s new homelessness policy abandons people in crisis
Emergencies don’t stop happening just because the state stops answering the phone.
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.
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.”
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.
Fall Member Drive: From reporting to real-world impact
VTDigger journalism puts facts into the hands of Vermonters. Here’s what can happen next.
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.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
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.
