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As pandemic-era programs expire, organizers highlight other ways for Vermonters to access free food

Food organizers are straining to fill the void that federal cuts are leaving. “We're all sort of bracing for what that impact might be,” one food shelf organizer said.

By Olivia Q. Pintair

Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023

Other Top News

Senate passes sweeping housing package

By Lola Duffort
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023
Police identify victim in Brattleboro shooting, rule death a homicide

By Kevin O'Connor
Apr 1 2023, 8:04 PMApril 1, 2023
A ‘pod’ of his own: How emergency shelter gave one man hope

By Patrick Crowley
Mar 31 2023March 30, 2023
2 Vermont State police troopers resign following allegations of offensive language at off-duty party

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023
Afghan refugees will share Ramadan meal with Bennington-area students and leaders

By Tiffany Tan
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023
Alburgh man died from ‘acute cardiac event’ after fight at basketball game

By Shaun Robinson
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023

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Obituaries

Sandra Dutra Dragon
Sandra advanced steadily in her career, starting as a clerk at a local stock brokerage, then to the newly created Federal War Poverty, where she would become Vermont head. Then to Governor Snelling’s Administration where she would become Commissioner of Employment and Training. And finally, to Associated Industries of Vermont, where she would become President. Read more
John M. Bruno
John was a member of the West Windsor Zoning Board for 22 years. He also served on the Charlestown, New Hampshire Planning Board and the Hartland Planning Commission. Read more
Henry Andrews Ingraham
From the time Sandy was a small boy he loved taking care of animals. Despite his fine education and keen interest in history and literature, he was drawn to farming. Read more

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Education

Former Brattleboro principal sues school board over termination
The Windham Southeast School District board fired Steve Perrin last November following allegations of misconduct. Now, Perrin is suing the board and supervisory union.
By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023
Government & Politics

Legislators set up telecoms bill for next session to give communities more say
Communities near proposed telecommunications facilities may get to have more involvement in the siting process through a bill in the House Committee on Energy and Environment.
By Ciara McEneany
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023
Public Safety

Police investigate suspicious death in Brattleboro after report of gunfire
The victim’s identity was unknown late Thursday night, according to police.
By Jeralyn Darling
Mar 31 2023March 31, 2023

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Government & Politics

Senate gives preliminary approval to child care overhaul, parental leave bill

By a 24-6 vote, the upper chamber backed a bill that would inject $150 million a year of new funding into the child care sector and create a new parental leave benefit. The House has other ideas.

By Lola Duffort
Mar 30 2023March 30, 2023
Environment

City-commissioned report recommends status quo for Montpelier’s water system

The state has urged Montpelier officials to address problems with its aging drinking water system. A new report recommends that the city continue with its plan to replace pipes, but on a faster timeline.

By Emma Cotton
Mar 30 2023March 30, 2023
Government & Politics

U.S.-Canada agreement puts new limits on asylum seekers

The deal closes a loophole that allowed people to seek asylum when crossing the border at unofficial ports of entry, such as a well-known crossing at Roxham Road in New York state.

By Shaun Robinson
Mar 30 2023March 30, 2023
Education

Vermont House advances stricter regulations on private schools taking public tuition

The bill would tighten rules on independent schools — including a provision that would mandate open enrollment for students attending with public dollars.

By Peter D'Auria
Mar 29 2023March 29, 2023

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Economy

Vermont cannabis grower pays heavy fine after posting Instagram video of New York delivery

Burlington City Council updates inclusionary zoning rules

New child tax credit offers financial support to families with young children

U.S. Department of Labor intervenes in Vermonters’ suit against Bimbo baking conglomerate

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

Public Safety

Police identify victim in Brattleboro shooting, rule death a homicide

Alburgh man died from ‘acute cardiac event’ after fight at basketball game

2 Vermont State police troopers resign following allegations of offensive language at off-duty party

Police investigate suspicious death in Brattleboro after report of gunfire

Man charged with manslaughter months after construction site fight

Education

Former Brattleboro principal sues school board over termination

House approves a pause on Vermont’s PCB testing program

Vermont House advances stricter regulations on private schools taking public tuition

Vermont Conversation: A literacy crusader fights poverty and prejudice with books

DOJ releases Burlington School District from sex discrimination settlement

Environment

Residents, state decry permit violations at Chester quarry

City-commissioned report recommends status quo for Montpelier’s water system

Now that spring is here, Vermonters are encouraged to report ice-out dates on lakes and ponds

Lewis Creek’s guardian group struggles with fewer volunteers — putting crucial water cleanups at risk

Officials present new best management practices for trapping, but animal advocates say they fall short

Health

CVMC Covid hallway

Higher costs led to big hospital system losses in Vermont in 2022

Vermont Covid levels ‘low’ as Burlington scales back wastewater testing

Auditor finds state falls short on long-term care oversight

Vermont House weighs ‘guardrails’ on state retirees’ health benefits

Record staffing shortage leads Howard Center to reduce ‘crisis beds’

Life & Culture

Then Again: Hemenway’s ‘gazetteer’ is remarkable and unique

Young Writers Project: Clouds to sun

As pandemic-era programs expire, organizers highlight other ways for Vermonters to access free food

Afghan refugees will share Ramadan meal with Bennington-area students and leaders

A ‘pod’ of his own: How emergency shelter gave one man hope

Government & Politics

IT company challenges integrity of Essex Junction bid process

Final Reading: Hundreds of LGBTQ+ youth rally at the Statehouse

Senate passes sweeping housing package

Legislators set up telecoms bill for next session to give communities more say

House advances $8.5 billion state budget, teeing up debates with Senate and Scott

Opinion

Letter to the editor: The statements made by Mead are morally disgusting

Letter to the editor: Douglas activates the ‘Streisand effect’

Jonathan Spiro: Vermont should not be a case study in how to dismantle public education

Bradbury-Carlin, Pinkham & Redmond: Devastating results in youth survey

Henri Bynx: When consent is impossible

Walt Amses: These days, getting there is way less than half the fun