New funds for Alburgh rail bridge could boost future Amtrak link to Montreal
Upgrading or replacing the bridge across Lake Champlain is one of the hurdles left in the way of restarting cross-border passenger rail in Vermont.
Payouts soar as use of force by Burlington police on Black residents hits record high
“The fact that the data show record-high disparities in use-of-force on Black subjects demands our immediate attention and a meaningful response,” Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak said.
Federal change to Endangered Species Act could affect Vermont’s vulnerable wildlife
As the Trump administration rescinds the definition of “harm,” environmental experts explain what the change could mean for Vermont.
‘There it was’: Mike Baker jumps into lakes and digs through poison ivy for lost wedding rings and other precious things
The “ring finder” has been at it for years. He routes part of the reward money for his finds to a local animal rescue organization.
Vermont proposes changes to primitive camping in the state for the first time in 33 years
Campers would be required to adhere to stricter policies surrounding campfires, where camps are set up in relation to bodies of water and following carry-in, carry-out practices.
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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.
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.”
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.
The results from Vermont’s 2026 primary election
A close Democratic primary for governor wrapped up a day of key races across the state.
For emergency department staff, violence at work is a dangerous and demoralizing reality
When patients with extreme psychological distress turn violent, providers are left with very few options.
Can a chatbot be a responsible therapist? Dartmouth professor aims to find out
Therabot, built inside Dartmouth’s Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, is the first generative AI mental health chatbot to show clinical results in a published trial.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Who gets to see themselves on a Vermont ballot?
From a Tunbridge dairy farmer to a Montpelier immigrant, Vermont ballots have room for all kinds of stories.
Accessible housing means dignity, not just ramps and doorways
Housing that truly serves people with disabilities means safety, independence and a connection to community.
Nonprofits are more than charities in the Northeast Kingdom
Rural organizations wear many hats and stretch every dollar. Coordinating them is a necessity, not a luxury.
The future of logging and conservation is one and the same
Saving Vermont’s wild places depends on keeping its logging industry alive.
ICE recently arrested at least 9 people in Vermont as the agency appears to ramp up immigration enforcement across the state
Arrests have been reported in Londonderry, the Upper Valley and Cornwall.
Post office photography exhibit removed for ‘political content’
The exhibit in the Morristown post office lobby featured photographs of protesters at the four-way village intersection, some of whom have been gathering there nearly every Friday since the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Vermont Supreme Court shuts door on appeal to use police misconduct findings in murder defense
“The decision to send an ill-equipped, untrained officer into an ongoing chase was a decision that cost her life,” a defense attorney said of law enforcement actions in a deadly pursuit.
State regulators voice questions and support as Brattleboro hospital aims to revive its ailing finances
“I do think the Brattleboro community is suffering the consequences of mismanagement,” a member of Vermont’s Green Mountain Care Board said Friday of problems recently uncovered at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Local police aid in Border Patrol’s deportation efforts raises questions on statewide compliance to policies on immigration enforcement
“Vermont’s existing framework for keeping local police out of the deportation business clearly needs to be stronger, and there must be accountability when local officials violate that policy,” ACLU told VTDigger. “Vermont should not be complicit in ICE and Border Patrol abuse.”
