Vermont skier Ben Ogden began the year winning 2 Olympic medals. Then came the twist.
Spring knee surgery and six months of physical rehab have reminded U.S. Nordic’s most decorated man of his priorities: like changing his winter tires first.
Wolk makes Vermont history as first independent elected to state Senate
Dave Wolk returns to the Senate chamber where he served more than three decades ago as a Democrat.
Living ‘in the shadows’: Some pro-ICE Vermonters support pathways to citizenship
A demonstration Saturday in Williston showcased Vermonters grappling with the current immigration system and looking for ways to move forward.
Flights halted at Burlington airport and across US due to air traffic control communications problems
The FAA notice on Friday afternoon said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” The standstill lasted several hours.
Legal action against owner of Corinth’s historic village store building forthcoming
The building’s owner owes more than $60,000 in fines related to the iconic structure that featured in the 1988 film “Beetlejuice.”
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For new taxes, only room at the inn
“Any time you hear the word tax, that’s got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said.
‘We will not be intimidated’: 3 anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to federal charges
Their attorney said he intends to file a motion to throw out the charges on several grounds, including that they violate his clients’ First Amendment rights.
In a ‘blue tsunami,’ how did Republican Gov. Phil Scott win another term?
“He’s created a category of one, you know? And Democrats are willing to pull the lever for him even as they vote blue across the ballot,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth.
Vermont Conversation: ‘An incredible repudiation of Trump.’ Sen. Peter Welch on the 2026 Democratic tsunami.
The Vermont senator said one of the election’s clearest messages was a demand for accountability from elected officials.
Hunters prepare for major rule change in Vermont’s deer rifle hunting season
Hunting antlerless deer has some seasoned hunters wary.
National hatchery closure in Bethel has Vermont officials concerned
Other fish hatcheries across the state are already operating at capacity, officials say.
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Spend our tax dollars on healthcare, not pricey consultants
Nearly six years after McKinsey settled with Vermont over its role in the opioid crisis, the state is handing the consulting firm $5.1 million meant to shore up rural healthcare.
The myth of the fleeing rich just won’t die
If income taxes really drove the wealthy away, they’d have crossed into tax-free New Hampshire long ago.
Solar panels are an eyesore
Vermont banned billboards to protect its scenery. So why are we ruining our beautiful landscape with solar panels?
Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up
Neither new taxes nor new residents will rescue Vermont. Homegrown industry and artificial intelligence might.
Vermont adds homeless shelter capacity, but it’s still not enough to meet the need
For the first time in recent memory, Vermont has more beds in traditional shelters for people experiencing homelessness than the number of state-funded motel rooms. Temporary winter shelters will once again supplement the offerings on the coldest nights.
In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism
While federal policy has left some businesses on shaky ground, officials and business owners agree that outdoor recreation could increase its role in the state’s economy.
Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January
Vermont has the second-lowest minimum wage in New England. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all have minimums of $15 an hour or more.
Chittenden parents file lawsuit challenging Vermont’s new public tuition rules
A family is suing the state in federal court, arguing that Vermont’s 2025 education reform law is unconstitutional because it excludes religious schools from receiving public tuition dollars.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Swastika found on Hartford veterans monument on Veterans Day
The monument honors Hartford residents who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the post-1975 era.
