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State and local volunteers scramble to deal with increased crossings at the northern border

In back-to-back weeks, the border patrol has brought three migrant families to the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. More migrants are expected, and a network of volunteers and government officials are puzzling out how to help.

By Ethan Weinstein

Mar 23 2023, 5:15 PMMarch 23, 2023

Other Top News

Ex-state trooper appears in court as defendant, denies 20 criminal charges

By Alan J. Keays
Mar 23 2023, 2:42 PMMarch 23, 2023
As the ‘right to repair’ debate comes to Montpelier, lawmakers face a ‘flood’ of opposition from national interest groups

By Sarah Mearhoff
Mar 23 2023, 6:57 AMMarch 23, 2023
Vermont’s 2022 opioid deaths set a record for the 3rd straight year

By Tiffany Tan
Mar 23 2023, 4:32 PMMarch 23, 2023
With state poised to scale back motel housing, an alternative has yet to materialize

By Lola Duffort
Mar 23 2023, 6:17 AMMarch 22, 2023
To pay for child care, state senators propose killing child tax credit

By Lola Duffort
Mar 22 2023March 23, 2023
Prosecutor steamed as Bill Stenger released from jail in EB-5 fraud case after prison sentence cut short

By Alan J. Keays
Mar 22 2023March 23, 2023

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Terrance Edward Dengler
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Samuel (Sam) B. Feitelberg
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Thomas Raymond Agan
Thomas began a 25 year teaching career at Paul Smith’s College where he taught, among other things, History and Government and Politics. Read more

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Health

Vermont Covid levels ‘low,’ health department reports
The state’s Covid-19 metrics appear to be dropping even as the virus hits the one-year anniversary of its BA.2 wave.
By Erin Petenko
Mar 22 2023March 22, 2023
Health

Board allows broader use of UVM Health Network funds
The Green Mountain Care Board decision gives the Department of Mental Health the lead in setting spending priorities.
By Kristen Fountain
Mar 22 2023March 22, 2023
Government & Politics

Best of the Vermont Conversation: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin was expecting trouble after the November 2020 presidential election. Raskin and his Democratic colleagues in Congress anticipated that former President Donald Trump would try to subvert the results and try to derail Congress’s normally pro-forma certification of President Joe Biden’s election
By David Goodman
Mar 22 2023March 22, 2023

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Environment

Climate activists gather in Burlington to protest Chase Bank’s fossil fuel ties

The demonstration was part of a nationwide movement aimed at diverting big banks away from fossil fuels and toward an improved climate.

By Dominic Minadeo
Mar 21 2023March 22, 2023
Education

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

The winner and runner-up went back and forth for 10 rounds. Some of the final words included “pyrite,” “civet,” “beaucoup,” “sousaphone” and “unctuous.”

By Taylor Slonaker
Mar 21 2023March 21, 2023
Government & Politics

Expanded sheriff reform bill advances in the Vermont Senate

“There is a problem with the way that sheriffs are doing their jobs in our state,” said Sen. Ruth Hardy, D-Addison, a sponsor of the bill. “We need to do something besides a study.”

By Tiffany Tan
Mar 21 2023March 21, 2023
Government & Politics

Police chief says border patrol is dropping immigrant families at St. Johnsbury…

St. Johnsbury Police Chief Timothy Page said his officers had recently noticed families appearing in town without support. Gov. Phil Scott acknowledged the situation at his Tuesday press conference.

By Ethan Weinstein
Mar 21 2023March 21, 2023

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Economy

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

Winooski company offers security scans of online software

Vermont-based Hack Club managed to move its money out of Silicon Valley Bank before it closed

New York firm plans to turn former Southern Vermont College into luxury resort

Housing challenges in northwestern Vermont run deep, study finds

Public Safety

Ex-state trooper appears in court as defendant, denies 20 criminal charges

Prosecutor steamed as Bill Stenger released from jail in EB-5 fraud case after prison sentence cut short

Vermont State Police probe another death of a person in custody at Springfield prison

Driver in ‘hero dog’ crash on I-89 guilty of driving under the influence, domestic assault

Police investigating man’s death after body is found on back roads in Jay

Education

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

Equity organizations and lawmakers call on Legislature to strengthen school mascot law

Parents decry steep tuition increase at 2 Chittenden County child care centers

Vermont Secretary of Education Dan French to depart for education administrators’ nonprofit

Lawmakers mull ‘threat assessment teams’ in school safety bill

Environment

‘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

Climate Council’s equity group reflects on accusations of tokenism, barriers to better representation

Climate activists gather in Burlington to protest Chase Bank’s fossil fuel ties

Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs

Stakeholders debate controversial bill to ban chemical treatments for aquatic nuisances

Health

Vermont’s 2022 opioid deaths set a record for the 3rd straight year

Vermont Covid levels ‘low,’ health department reports

Board allows broader use of UVM Health Network funds

Health advocates hope to clinch a ban on flavored tobacco this year

Vermont Covid-19 levels ‘low,’ health department reports

Life & Culture

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

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

Hinesburg town clerk retires after long career

Vermont Afghans celebrate Nowruz, hope for a sweet future

Then Again: Dr. Janes never forgot what he experienced in wartime

Government & Politics

State and local volunteers scramble to deal with increased crossings at the northern border

Conflict arises during team building talk on Hartford Selectboard

As the ‘right to repair’ debate comes to Montpelier, lawmakers face a ‘flood’ of opposition from national interest groups

With state poised to scale back motel housing, an alternative has yet to materialize

Final Reading: Lawmakers consider limiting private schools’ ability to turn away students

Opinion

Letter to the editor: A miscarriage of justice

Letter to the editor: VSU administration should read the writing

Letter to the editor: It’s not wealth; it’s how it’s distributed

Letter to the Editor: Our renewable energy standard fails Vermonters

Gov. Phil Scott: Budget requires vision, strategic priorities, pragmatic leadership

Anne Sosin: Homelessness is a policy choice