The challenge for Vermont hospitals: keep costs low, care accessible and their doors open
Hospitals say that recent regulatory orders will further destabilize an already precarious system. The regulator says it’s the push that facilities need to truly curb costs.
Vermont funded lawyers for tenants facing eviction. The program is out of money.
Lawyers stepped in to prevent 73 evictions over two years through a pilot program that is now shutting down.
Lincoln residents seek public hearing as state board weighs proposed airstrip
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers hosted a forum in Lincoln as some residents continue to press their concerns about the proposed airstrip’s impact on safety, the surrounding environment and the character of the area.
Scott administration: Expect tighter state budget to make room for tax cuts
If he’s reelected, the Republican governor plans to pitch just a 1% increase in state spending across the board — lower than the 3% limit he’s called for previously.
Feds’ lawsuit demanding Vermont voter data tossed by federal judge
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice said federal lawyers would likely appeal the ruling.
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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.
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.
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.
Southern Vermont healthcare provider to pay more than $390,000 over allegations it mishandled Medicaid funds
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont, which serves thousands of clients annually, will also adopt new policies as part of the settlement.
‘Go stop them now,’ Burlington man says a voice told him before shooting 3 Palestinian students, recording reveals in trial
A defense expert testified Wednesday on the third day of Jason Eaton’s trial that he was legally insane at the time of the incident.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
I’m a former second-home owner. We should tax second homes higher.
A high tax on second homes could push more properties back into the hands of year-round residents.
Stop taxing Vermonters out of their own homes
Abolishing property taxes on homesteads and shifting the burden to luxury vacation properties would ease the housing crisis.
Training doctors is worth every dollar
Cutting medical education to save money misunderstands what builds a healthcare workforce in the first place.
Homeless in Vermont? The path to housing is harder than it should be
Vermont has already paid for the affordable housing. Getting into it is another story.
Cold shoulder: Brattleboro won’t be welcoming ICE
Brattleboro’s police chief said he wants community members to call his department if they hear that officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are in town.
Barre schools eye cuts to sports and other activities after budget fails on third attempt
Voters in Barre Town and the city of Barre shot down the district’s proposed $57.1 million budget at the polls Tuesday.
Vermont Conversation: Filmmaker Bess O’Brien on connection, resilience and joy after tragedy
The inspiration for O’Brien’s new film was seeing what happened after the floods in 2023 and 2024 that ravaged some Vermont communities.
Fall foliage varies from year to year, for leaf-peepers and trees
A punishing drought muted Vermont’s colors last fall. This year, foresters say, the show is back.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
State restricts new superintendent hires to one year
Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders said she adopted this policy, which applies across the state, in light of the Montpelier-mandated school district merger discussions.
