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Beloved drag queen and Burlington community member Michael ‘Margaurite LeMay’ Hayes dies at age 66

“Marguerite had a smile that could light up a room,” said Darren Perron, a WCAX news anchor and longtime friend of LeMay Hayes. “She's the queen who made the Queen City a lot more fabulous.”

By Olivia Q. Pintair

Mar 28 2023, 10:10 PMMarch 29, 2023

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Former Springfield cop faces sexual misconduct and neglect of duty allegations

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 28 2023, 4:42 PMMarch 28, 2023
Several Vermont judges and all Supreme Court justices get more bench time

By Alan J. Keays
Mar 28 2023, 4:31 PMMarch 28, 2023
Brattleboro taxpayers want a say in their EMS options. Are municipal leaders ready to listen?

By Kevin O'Connor
Mar 28 2023, 2:23 PMMarch 28, 2023
Vermont cannabis grower pays heavy fine after posting Instagram video of New York delivery

By Fred Thys
Mar 28 2023, 10:27 AMMarch 28, 2023
Upstate New York shootout leads to attempted murder indictment against off-duty Vermont deputy

By Alan J. Keays
Mar 28 2023, 5:49 PMMarch 28, 2023
Vermont House weighs ‘guardrails’ on state retirees’ health benefits

By Kristen Fountain
Mar 28 2023, 4:59 PMMarch 28, 2023

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Obituaries

John M. Bruno
John was a member of the West Windsor Zoning Board for 22 years. He also served on the Charlestown, New Hampshire Planning Board and the Hartland Planning Commission. Read more
Henry Andrews Ingraham
From the time Sandy was a small boy he loved taking care of animals. Despite his fine education and keen interest in history and literature, he was drawn to farming. Read more
Terrance Edward Dengler
Terry taught science at Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington for 36 years. His students affectionately referred to him as “Doc.” Read more

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Economy

Burlington City Council updates inclusionary zoning rules
Aiming for more flexibility in how developers meet affordable housing requirements, the council tweaked an ordinance that is expected to also help the CityPlace project move forward.
By Patrick Crowley
Mar 27 2023March 27, 2023
Public Safety

Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on ATV
The 82-year-old Richmond resident was brought to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
By Jeralyn Darling
Mar 27 2023March 27, 2023
Government & Politics

Lawmakers propose qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment
The Senate Committee on Government Operations is discussing whether to set specific qualifications, normally the province of state law rather than the Constitution.
By Tiffany Tan
Mar 27 2023March 27, 2023

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Education

A chapel, 2 ex-governors and a lawsuit over ‘cancel culture’

Former Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas has filed a lawsuit against Middlebury College alleging that its decision to remove former Gov. John Mead’s name from a chapel amounts to “cancel culture.”

By Peter D'Auria
Mar 27 2023March 28, 2023
Government & Politics

Lawmakers propose qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment

The Senate Committee on Government Operations is discussing whether to set specific qualifications, normally the province of state law rather than the Constitution.

By Tiffany Tan
Mar 27 2023March 27, 2023
Education

Fingerprint processing delays are preventing child care businesses from fully onboarding new…

Amidst an already dire staffing shortage, child care providers now face fingerprint processing delays that can take three months or more. While new hires wait for their prints to come back, they can’t be left alone with children.

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 26 2023March 26, 2023
Government & Politics

Brattleboro Town Meeting calls for ‘transparent’ EMS decision-making process

Debating a “lack of confidence” motion against a municipal takeover plan, residents instead simply asked for more say in the future of local emergency medical services and federal American Rescue Plan Act spending.

By Kevin O'Connor
Mar 26 2023March 26, 2023

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Economy

Vermont cannabis grower pays heavy fine after posting Instagram video of New York delivery

Burlington City Council updates inclusionary zoning rules

New child tax credit offers financial support to families with young children

U.S. Department of Labor intervenes in Vermonters’ suit against Bimbo baking conglomerate

Vermont nonprofit founded by ice cream magnate Ben Cohen opposes U.S. support for Ukraine

Public Safety

Upstate New York shootout leads to attempted murder indictment against off-duty Vermont deputy

Police say 2 people died in house fire in Fair Haven

Former Springfield cop faces sexual misconduct and neglect of duty allegations

Court grants Slate Ridge owner an extension to demolish school building

Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on ATV

Education

Dan French, Phil Scott

Vermont Supreme Court ruling could offer ‘road map’ to statewide school choice

A chapel, 2 ex-governors and a lawsuit over ‘cancel culture’

Fingerprint processing delays are preventing child care businesses from fully onboarding new staff

Goddard College staff on strike after breakdown in contract negotiations

Camels Hump 8th grader wins Vermont spelling bee for 2nd year in a row

Environment

Now that spring is here, Vermonters are encouraged to report ice-out dates on lakes and ponds

Lewis Creek’s guardian group struggles with fewer volunteers — putting crucial water cleanups at risk

Officials present new best management practices for trapping, but animal advocates say they fall short

Recent storms bolster Vermont’s snowfall totals after months of lagging behind

‘They did not call me’: High amount of E.coli detected in the Missisquoi River, but lab didn’t say so for weeks, plant operator says

Health

Vermont House weighs ‘guardrails’ on state retirees’ health benefits

Record staffing shortage leads Howard Center to reduce ‘crisis beds’

Hospital heads, Peter Welch discuss rural health care challenges

UVM Health Network and UnitedHealthcare to keep existing contract through end of 2023

Advocates call health department’s opioid spending priorities rushed

Life & Culture

Beloved drag queen and Burlington community member Michael ‘Margaurite LeMay’ Hayes dies at age 66

Globetrotting ‘Indiana Jan’ enters ski hall of fame

Young Writers Project: The moon is where I’ll stay

‘Just unfathomable’: Cat rescue community mourns loss of fatal fire victim

Betsy Pratt, former owner of Mad River Glen ski area, dies at 95

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Vermont House considers increasing DMV fees

Several Vermont judges and all Supreme Court justices get more bench time

Brattleboro taxpayers want a say in their EMS options. Are municipal leaders ready to listen?

Lawmakers propose qualifications for elected county prosecutors and judges through constitutional amendment

Auditor urges hiring of permanent Norwich finance officer

Opinion

Miro Weinberger: Vermont’s housing crisis demands structural reforms now

Letter to the editor: Please sell me on the Affordable Heat Act

Letter to the editor: Loss of VSU libraries is personal

Letter to the editor: Vermont needs affordability

Letter to the editor: Sticker’s location is a bigger problem

Ken Fredette: Tax money for religious schools? Here are a few ideas.