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Brattleboro Union High School poised to 'Bear' a new nickname

The school’s governing board is set to receive the results of a student vote to replace the “Colonel” with a new “Bear” moniker and mascot.

By Kevin O'Connor

May 31 2023, 2:18 PMMay 31, 2023

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Vermont Legal Aid sues state to halt evictions from motel program

By Lola Duffort
May 31 2023, 1:33 PMMay 31, 2023
Newly signed law seeks more transparency, accountability in Vermont sheriffs’ departments

By Tiffany Tan
May 31 2023, 12:19 PMMay 31, 2023
Phil Scott vetoes bill that would double lawmaker pay by 2027

By Sarah Mearhoff
May 31 2023, 11:43 AMMay 31, 2023
Slate Ridge owner sues Pawlet and judge as enforcement looms

By Emma Cotton
May 31 2023, 7:10 PMMay 31, 2023
State regulators stand their ground on hospital budgets

By Kristen Fountain
May 31 2023, 6:47 PMMay 31, 2023
New laws make changes at the intersection of criminal justice and health care

By Kristen Fountain
May 30 2023May 30, 2023

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Obituaries

David Alan Lord
In 1998 Dr. Lord moved to Vermont where he planned to retire. Instead, he established a private practice in Chester and later was a staff psychologist with the VA Medical Center in White River Junction. Read more
Norman P. Riggs
He was quiet and humble about his service to the community, rarely mentioning it to others. Read more
Matthew J. Kelsh III
He loved spicy food, fishing, boating on Lake Champlain, driving around Vermont, and never lost his love of aircraft. Read more

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Government & Politics

State auditor finds delays and cost overruns in information technology projects
State Auditor Doug Hoffer has recommended that the Agency of Digital Services take a more active role in evaluating projects’ value.
By Fred Thys
May 30 2023May 31, 2023
Public Safety

Troopers in beanbag case plead not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has asked a judge to reconsider an additional count of simple assault in a 2022 incident in which police fired a projectile at a man reportedly high on drugs, screaming and holding a bloody saw atop a Newfane homeowner’s roof.
By Kevin O'Connor
May 30 2023May 30, 2023
Education

After resignations over ‘Chieftain’ name, Green Mountain school board brings back 2 members
Earlier this month, the Green Mountain school board voted to keep its controversial ‘Chieftain’ mascot name, prompting three school board members and the superintendent to resign.
By Ethan Weinstein
May 30 2023May 30, 2023

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Life & Culture

‘The world is changing’: Dana Kaplan steers Outright Vermont through an evolution

The executive director of the organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth said he’s trying to lead it through growth “at the speed that young people need us.”

By Patrick Crowley
May 30 2023May 31, 2023
Government & Politics

Phil Scott vetoes Vermont’s $8.5B state budget, House Speaker calls for state…

Democrats command supermajorities in both the House and the Senate, but overriding the governor is still expected to be a complicated task, particularly in the lower chamber.

By Lola Duffort
May 27 2023May 27, 2023
Government & Politics

State auditor finds delays and cost overruns in information technology projects

State Auditor Doug Hoffer has recommended that the Agency of Digital Services take a more active role in evaluating projects’ value.

By Fred Thys
May 30 2023May 31, 2023
Government & Politics

State announces 28-day extension for some in motels

It’s unclear how many people will receive the extra month of shelter. An actual breakdown was not available from state officials on Friday, although minors alone account for nearly 600 of the individuals living in motels.

By Lola Duffort
May 26 2023May 26, 2023

Economy

Ben & Jerry’s Burlington scoop shop unionization effort moves forward

Vermont retailers report brisk sales, but the summer outlook is unpredictable

State allows ongoing paid parking at Stowe Mountain Resort

University of Vermont startup aims to revolutionize solar power

Hard frost threatens crops and the farmworkers who tend them across Vermont

Public Safety

Slate Ridge owner sues Pawlet and judge as enforcement looms

City of Burlington will settle police use-of-force lawsuit

Troopers in beanbag case plead not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment

Adult and 7-year-old child killed in head-on crash in Sheldon

For now, defendant in Brattleboro ax murder found incompetent

Education

Brattleboro Union High School poised to 'Bear' a new nickname

Harwood board adopts new policy to ban dangerous student restraints

After resignations over ‘Chieftain’ name, Green Mountain school board brings back 2 members

Pennsylvania college administrator to be interim president at Saint Michael’s

Kurn Hattin close to settlements over abuse allegations

Environment

Four Quarters brewery faces $5,000 fine for wastewater violations

Builders and architects plead for oversight at Vermont energy code hearing

This weekend’s forecast: Hot. This summer’s forecast: Also probably hot.

Williston bans ‘non-essential’ trapping on town-owned land

'I wanted to cry': Devastating risks of spray foam insulation hidden from Vermont homeowners

Health

State regulators stand their ground on hospital budgets

New laws make changes at the intersection of criminal justice and health care

Phil Scott signs overdose prevention legislation into law

Vermont Conversation: The radical act of hanging out

Vermont Medicaid expected to start paying dentists more

Life & Culture

Vermont Conversation: Bernie’s mitten maker weaves a tale of empowerment and overcoming abuse

‘The world is changing’: Dana Kaplan steers Outright Vermont through an evolution

Then Again: Vermont was an early battleground for women’s rights

Young Writers Project: Somewhere presently

‘That’s the beauty of it’: Making a cemetery a more inclusive place

Government & Politics

Vermont Legal Aid sues state to halt evictions from motel program

Newly signed law seeks more transparency, accountability in Vermont sheriffs’ departments

Phil Scott vetoes bill that would double lawmaker pay by 2027

State auditor finds delays and cost overruns in information technology projects

Charlotte selectboard questions petition for manager

Opinion

Norman Vandal: An AR goes fishing

Letter to the editor: Shocked by lack of oversight over construction projects

Letter to the editor: Most patriots remember our fallen every day

David Kelley: Strange bedfellows — Ben Cohen and Marjorie Taylor Greene

Nate Hine: In good conscience, how can we kick vulnerable people out of housing?

Robyn Freedner-Maguire: Vermont should ban seclusion and restraint in schools