Popular Brousseau Mountain trail in Essex County conserved for peregrine falcons and future generations
“We wanted to keep the magical, pristine peacefulness of the whole area intact,” said Ann Sage, who, with her husband, sold the land to the town of Norton.
In his third congressional race, Republican Gerald Malloy is looking for middle ground
Experts highlight a shifting platform in Gerald Malloy’s third campaign– away from Trump and toward Gov. Phil Scott.
Vermonters relieved and conflicted after Trump backs off execution livestream
The plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution brought bipartisan unease to Vermonters. The decision to revoke it brings comfort to some.
Barre wins flood recovery funds for long-awaited North End housing
The North End neighborhood was hard-hit by flooding in 2023 and 2024. City leaders hope the newly funded plans are the first step toward a bigger transformation.
Expenses for EB-5 mop-up total $14 million as judge OKs $1 million more in fees
The 10-year-old receivership will wind down, the court receiver said, closing out a process that allowed Jay Peak and Burke Mountain ski areas to emerge after the financial scandal.
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Newport mayor strives to revitalize city after years of struggle
Newport’s hardships slowly diminished the once bustling city’s vitality. Now Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase says he aims to answer the question: ‘How do you bring a city back to life?’
Vermont Conversation: Forester, influencer and author Ethan Tapper on why ‘it’s our responsibility to carry hope for each other’
Tapper’s new book, “The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving,” explores the power of staying and paying careful attention to the environment around you.
UVM Medical Center unions approve contracts and avert a strike
A sweeping majority of the more than 2,000 members of the two unions who voted, cast ballots in favor of the agreements, which largely address the unions’ demands surrounding staffing levels.
VTDigger named Distinguished News Site, earns top investigative reporting honors
“These most recent awards build upon a long track record of excellence and impact at VTDigger.” — Brendan Kinney, CEO
After a stormy week, cold arrives and much of Vermont passes peak foliage
The high elevations of the northern Green Mountains could see accumulating snowfall this weekend.
English programs face rising anxiety amid fears of immigration enforcement
The services bring people from around the world together under one roof.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Rural Vermont is losing its say over its own land
Conservation in Vermont is being defined in a way that excludes the people who actually tend the land.
Don’t pour more money into a broken healthcare system
Before Vermont spends new tax dollars on universal primary care, advocates need to account for decades of failed reform.
Vermont’s land laws should incentivize people who heal the land
Tax and permitting rules built for large-scale operations leave little room for small landholders who do the most to bolster ecosystem services.
Turn Trump’s $90 payment into a campaign check
That $90 Medicare rebate is yours to spend. Why not send it to a candidate before Nov. 3?
Vermont Conversation: Stealing Elections, American Style: Voting rights attorney David Walbert on how the 2026 election could be hijacked — and saved
“One of the lessons that the election deniers learned in 2020 was it’s good to control the people that count,” said Walbert, whose new book recounts stories of voter suppression and stolen elections dating back 150 years.
Feds issue warning on grant funds after Vermont identifies own mistakes
Federal officials are telling Vermont to take immediate corrective action after state officials caught mistakes in how Vermont identifies underperforming schools. The state is writing the feds back, saying their reprimand is premature.
‘Fuck the Flock cameras’: On big tech, Vermont’s candidates for governor differ on style and substance
Amanda Janoo wants to make Vermont a national leader on regulating AI. Phil Scott says that’s better left to the feds, working together with tech companies.
Engaged young voters across Vermont aim to get their peers to the polls
Voters aged 18-29 consistently see the lowest turnout rates of all age groups. Young voting advocates are rallying the troops to show up on election day.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Former Vermont Rep. Noel Neely died two days before being found, documents show
Search warrants revealed Noel Neely died of nitrogen asphyxia two days before being found in her Norwich residence.
