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Health advocates hope to clinch a ban on flavored tobacco this year

A finance committee vote Wednesday afternoon stands between the bill and the Senate floor.

By Kristen Fountain

Mar 21 2023, 6:37 PMMarch 21, 2023

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Police chief says border patrol is dropping immigrant families at St. Johnsbury Welcome Center

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 21 2023, 5:40 PMMarch 21, 2023
Expanded sheriff reform bill advances in the Vermont Senate

By Tiffany Tan
Mar 21 2023, 6:58 PMMarch 21, 2023
Equity organizations and lawmakers call on Legislature to strengthen school mascot law

By Peter D'Auria
Mar 21 2023, 4:40 PMMarch 21, 2023
Despite one senator’s objections, DMV moves toward more flexibility in legislative off-season

By Shaun Robinson
Mar 21 2023, 6:54 PMMarch 21, 2023
Climate activists gather in Burlington to protest Chase Bank’s fossil fuel ties

By Dominic Minadeo
Mar 21 2023, 8:57 PMMarch 21, 2023
Camels Hump 8th grader wins Vermont spelling bee for 2nd year in a row

By Taylor Slonaker
Mar 21 2023, 8:10 PMMarch 21, 2023

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Terrance Edward Dengler
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Samuel (Sam) B. Feitelberg
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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

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Public Safety

Former Windsor fuel company owner sentenced for brutal 2021 assault
Under a plea agreement, Joshua Marcell pleaded guilty to five charges: aggravated domestic assault in the first degree, domestic assault, unlawful restraint in the first degree, interference with access to emergency services and violation of parole.
By Valley News
Mar 21 2023March 20, 2023
Public Safety

Mendon house fire kills woman
Helvi Abatiell Furlan was pronounced dead early Sunday morning after being injured in a structure fire, according to the Vermont State Police. Two children, aged 11 and 17, along with a dog, were uninjured.
By Kate O'Farrell
Mar 20 2023March 20, 2023
Government & Politics

Spending package extending emergency housing becomes law without Scott’s signature
The bill sets almost $19 million aside to keep those currently in hotels there until May 31. After that, eligibility will narrow.
By Lola Duffort
Mar 20 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
Government & Politics

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

The bill sets almost $19 million aside to keep those currently in hotels there until May 31. After that, eligibility will narrow.

By Lola Duffort
Mar 20 2023March 20, 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

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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

President Biden approves Vermont’s disaster declaration request for December storm

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.

Education

Camels Hump 8th grader wins Vermont spelling bee for 2nd year in a row

Equity organizations and lawmakers call on Legislature to strengthen school mascot law

Parents decry steep tuition increase at 2 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

Environment

Climate Council’s equity group reflects on accusations of tokenism, barriers to better representation

Climate activists gather in Burlington to protest Chase Bank’s fossil fuel ties

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?

Health

Health advocates hope to clinch a ban on flavored tobacco this year

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

Life & Culture

‘Just unfathomable’: Cat rescue community mourns loss of fatal fire victim

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

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Phil Scott knocks changes to Senate housing bill

Expanded sheriff reform bill advances in the Vermont Senate

Despite one senator’s objections, DMV moves toward more flexibility in legislative off-season

Police chief says border patrol is dropping immigrant families at St. Johnsbury Welcome Center

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

Opinion

Joseph Romano: The VSU libraries may be only the first to go

Bob Joly and the Athenaeum board: On VSU, interlibrary loans, and book donations

Cheryl Joy Lipton: Key elements missing from Vermont climate change plans

Robby Porter: Wealth comes from work — adding value to society

Meaghan Emery: A municipal leader’s response to the omnibus housing bill

Ron Pulcer: Old and new candidates, same old electoral finance laws