Vermont farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA
Reduced staffing means there are fewer people on the ground to help farmers submit applications, explain the reason behind funding priorities and ensure that the federal government works for farmers, said an agricultural policy analyst.
New poll shows Gov. Phil Scott leading Amanda Janoo by 10 points
The poll comes after last week’s UNH data showed Scott and Janoo in a “statistical tie.”
Vermont man dies in custody
A 44-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the Springfield correctional facility on Sunday
Grant funded initiative seeks sustainability for regional birthing services
“This grant gives us an important opportunity to take a regional approach to a challenge that no single organization can solve on its own,” said Brattleboro Memorial Hospital co-CEOs Dr. Elizabeth McLarney and Dr. Tony Blofson.
UVM and Middlebury College announce tuition discounts
The University of Vermont is offering discounts to New England students next fall in an effort to boost enrollment. Meanwhile Middlebury College is expanding its free tuition offers.
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VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont general election guide
Explore the candidates and races on Vermont’s Nov. 3 ballot, examine campaign finance data and find everything you need to cast your vote.
Westmore residents persist in fight against proposed telecommunications tower
The resident leading the opposition to the tower said the state’s approval process “is unjust, unfair, stilted and does not protect Vermont.”
Vermont Conversation: ‘There was some justice.’ Hisham Awartani on enduring and speaking out for Palestinian lives.
Awartani was gravely wounded in 2023 when he and two friends were shot by Jason Eaton. A Vermont jury delivered a measure of justice this week when it convicted Eaton of three counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Federal grants invigorate efforts to address veteran homelessness in Vermont
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded over $18 million to Vermont and New Hampshire community organizations.
‘Mend it and keep it alive’: Inside Vermont’s growing repair culture
New state program aims to increase opportunities to reuse and repair.
Roxbury looks to give its former school a new life
The town took ownership of the building earlier this year and seeks to make it self-sufficient.
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Vermont’s nuclear watchdog has gone quiet
The panel overseeing Vermont Yankee’s decommissioning has little to say as a lease deal opens the door to a data center on the contaminated site.
Where do elections fit in the AI apocalypse?
An AI agent doesn’t need to want anything to threaten an election — it just needs a goal, some autonomy and the will to keep trying until it succeeds.
Don’t let scare tactics sink Proposal 4
Warnings that an equal protection amendment will raise taxes and invite lawsuits don’t hold up to scrutiny.
Vermont does not need proposed constitutional amendments
Two ballot measures — one on equal protection, one on collective bargaining — are already covered by existing constitutional guarantees.
Latest poll shows Gov. Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo in tightest race in a decade
Scott and Janoo in “statistical tie” in the state’s gubernatorial race.
Vermont AG charges anti-ICE protesters after Chittenden County prosecutor declines
The move reverses months of Chittenden County State’s Attorney declining to prosecute numerous cases.
Vermont Supreme Court allows Gov. Scott to enforce in-person work for state employees
The order, a reversal of the state labor board’s decision, comes after a monthslong legal battle between Gov. Phil Scott’s administration and the Vermont State Employees’ Association.
Betting the farm on 8 sunny days: Inside Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards
“We became marketers and entertainers,” a state apple expert said. “Pumpkin patch runners and corn maze makers.”
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Its selectboard mired in controversy, Weston to hold special election
Weston selectboard resignations and complaints from residents may point to a broader trend in Vermont.
