After Burlington shooting, hundreds rally for Palestinians at the Vermont Statehouse
Some 300 people gathered in Montpelier on Saturday to protest the Israel-Hamas War as fighting resumed after a weeklong cease-fire. A small group of counter-protesters held Israeli flags across the street.
Vermont’s foster care IT system predates the internet — and puts kids at risk
The information technology system is so clunky that even the most basic information about a child can be hard to find.
Lawmakers and members of Fish and Wildlife Board disagree on details of new hunting and trapping rules
The yearslong process has been hugely controversial among hunters, some of whom object to stricter regulations, and among animal welfare advocates, who have encouraged lawmakers to further regulate the activities.
Burlington’s political parties will pick their mayoral nominees this month. So how does that work anyway?
Party nominating caucuses will kick off next week with the Progressives meeting Monday night. Each party has its own rules for registration, nominations and voting.
Vermont is changing how it tracks Covid-19 in the state’s wastewater
Experts believe the new system will provide a clearer picture of Covid and leave the door open for more disease tracking.
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State hate crime charges could be easier to prosecute following a 2021 legislative update
Vermont law previously required that in order to convict someone of a hate crime, prosecutors had to prove the defendant was “maliciously” motivated beyond a reasonable doubt. But in 2021, lawmakers made what one called a “simple” but “powerful” change.
Public safety issues dominate Burlington mayor’s race
As topics involving policing, substance use and mental health occupy the mayoral race in the city, one point of contention remains a City Council police staffing vote that took place over three years ago.
After Burlington shooting, faith leaders feel community support, strength and fear
“I truly, truly believe that, together, we will navigate this,” said Fuad Al-Amoody, vice president of the Islamic Society of Vermont. “We will go through this hardship, going up and down. We’ll be getting calls. But we will go through that, and I am sure that we will be much stronger.”
The third wave: Burlington struggles to find solutions to a fentanyl-fueled crisis
Amid record overdoses, the city is trying to step up its efforts to address the problem, but barriers remain.
Then Again: American Revolution’s ‘necessary man’ mentored Ethan Allen
An anonymous letter circulated in Boston, calling on British troops to “put the above persons immediately to the sword and destroy their houses and plunder their effects.” Young’s name was among 18 listed.
Vail Resorts sued for fatal zip line accident
The wrongful death lawsuit, recently moved to federal district court, was brought by the estate of Scott Lewis, who died while working as a zip line tour guide at Stowe Mountain Resort, and names four other firms that designed, installed or equipped the resort’s ZipTour ride.
Zenbarn Farms buys Curaleaf cannabis dispensaries in Vermont
The Waterbury-based company also purchased a growing facility from Curaleaf, a national corporation.
Montpelier businesses hit by recent fires plan to return, but not anytime soon
The three businesses affected by the fires also suffered damages in July’s floods.
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Bob Stannard: Homelessness is a symptom
Amazingly, we don’t seem to notice that being overrun by people of means will, in all likelihood, change forever the things that we all love about Vermont.
Fred Baser: The importance of remembering
A defined resting place can bring people to a place to remember, honor, tell stories, and keep a connection to those they loved, knew, or deserve a place in our…
Ben Doyle: Reinvest in Vermont’s downtowns
Our downtowns are the public square where these issues can be discussed and solved. Let’s walk there together, roll up our sleeves, and revitalize the downtowns that reflect our values…
Peter Ehrlich: About Vermont’s electric grid, affordable and reliability
There’s also a lot to be said for the price stability of electricity, which is highly regulated and will be going down as renewables drive the cost down, versus fossil…
Center for Cartoon Studies under contract to buy third White River Junction building
The school has a purchase-and-sale agreement with Consolidated Communications.
2 recent drug busts have teens — and teen trafficking — at the center of the trade
Prosecutors say the small numbers don’t constitute a trend, but cases in Barre and Rutland demonstrate the challenges of coercion when juveniles are drawn into selling drugs.
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Religious and housing leaders call for comprehensive state response to Vermont’s housing crisis
“Over the last four years we have more than doubled our shelter capacity,” Rick DeAngelis, the co-executive director of the Good Samaritan Haven, said. “We estimate that right now, here in Washington County, there are 40 to 50 individuals and families who are living in their car or outside.”