Long-vacant ‘pit’ in downtown Newport nears new chapter with purchase plan
Caught up in scandal, the city block known as “the pit” has been empty for a decade. Now it’s slated for purchase by the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, which plans to transfer the property to the city or a development partner.
A quilt project in Brattleboro aims to sew connection across prison walls
“Fractured, Not Broken,” a collaboration between residents and incarcerated people, combines quilting and music as a means of restorative justice.
How Amanda Janoo, a progressive political outsider, won Vermont’s Democratic primary for governor
“She represented a more authentic version of change, to enough voters, to give her the victory,” one observer said.
Incumbents largely hold on in Vermont’s legislative and statewide primaries
While Democrats selected a progressive political newcomer as their nominee for governor, leaders in both parties expressed satisfaction with the success of incumbents.
Washington Central district vote opens new route to school closures
Calais and Worcester voted against closing their schools earlier this year. But the new procedure allows the entire district to decide on the fate of individual schools.
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Why a new federal definition of hemp has a Vermont industry holding its breath
“The clock is running out,” said one CBD vendor. “It’s so hard to plan and make any kind of business decisions with all this uncertainty.”
Data: Only 3% of Vermont registered voters have cast their ballots ahead of the primary election
“We have to really hope that people remember to make a plan to go out of their way on Tuesday to cast their ballot,” Vermont’s Secretary of State said.
UVM Health says big change is afoot — but is it enough to balance the budget?
After years of pressure to cut its revenue, the hospital network now takes an axe to expenses.
Vermont Conversation: ‘You have a choice on how you respond.’ Kelly Brush on thriving after a life-altering accident
Brush is a leader of a national movement to empower people with spinal cord injuries, and her foundation grants about $1 million per year to help people with disabilities purchase adaptive sports equipment and maintain an active lifestyle.
Vermont Conversation: ‘What can I do?’ Ami Fields-Meyer on what global dissidents can teach Americans
“Authoritarianism is about stealing your rights and stealing your money,” said Fields-Meyer, co-author with journalist Julia Angwin of “On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear.”
Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George prevails in hotly contested primary race
Candidates also advance around the state in closely watched law enforcement-related races – sans embattled incumbents.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Cut the fat out of Act 250
Act 250 saved Vermont in 1970. Now it is eating its own children.
Without Holocaust education, Vermont students can’t understand Israel
A letter from a Vermont teen showed what’s missing when schools skip Holocaust education.
Part-time Vermonters aren’t the enemy
Property taxes from nonresident homeowners fund Vermont schools and communities. Blaming them for the housing crisis misses the bigger picture.
Vermont doesn’t have a housing shortage. It has an affordability problem.
Vacancies are up and rents are falling, but Vermonters still can’t afford housing.
‘A long shot’: Amanda Janoo wins Vermont’s Democratic primary for governor
The economist, who was virtually unknown before announcing her campaign, beat out Aly Richards, the former CEO of a prominent child care lobbying and advocacy group.
Molly Gray wins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor of Vermont
The former head of the Vermont Afghan Alliance will seek to regain the role from Lt. Gov. John Rodgers in November’s general election.
The results from Vermont’s 2026 primary election
A close Democratic primary for governor wrapped up a day of key races across the state.
At the polls, Vermont primary voters seek change
Voters are casting their ballots in competitive Democratic governor and lieutenant governor races and several crowded local races.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
For female school athletes: No white shorts, no worries
The Vermont Principals Association has been hearing from girls’ teams about the issues they face, ranging from harassment to small crowd sizes. “Then (there’s) this whole thing around period anxiety and being comfortable in their uniforms,” said Lauren Young, the VPA’s executive director of activities and athletics.
