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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.

May 30 2023, 5:43 PMMay 30, 2023

Other Top News

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

By Kristen Fountain
May 30 2023, 6:36 PMMay 30, 2023
Troopers in beanbag case plead not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment

By Kevin O'Connor
May 30 2023, 5:37 PMMay 30, 2023
City of Burlington will settle police use-of-force lawsuit

By Patrick Crowley
May 30 2023, 6:42 PMMay 30, 2023
After resignations over ‘Chieftain’ name, Green Mountain school board brings back 2 members

By Ethan Weinstein
May 30 2023, 4:50 PMMay 30, 2023
‘The world is changing’: Dana Kaplan steers Outright Vermont through an evolution

By Patrick Crowley
May 30 2023, 6:01 AMMay 26, 2023
Ben & Jerry’s Burlington scoop shop unionization effort moves forward

By Patrick Crowley
May 30 2023, 5:23 PMMay 30, 2023

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Obituaries

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
Glenn Edward Taulton Sr.
He attended rallies to fight for labor rights and equality for all, and campaigned for Bernie Sanders. Read more
Celebration of life to be held for Richard (Dick) Jenney
There will be a Celebration of Life for Richard (Dick) Jenney on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Read more

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Government & Politics

Hinesburg, Richmond police agreement hits a brief snag
After the towns agreed to share police services, the local police union filed a grievance.
By The Citizen
May 29 2023May 26, 2023
Economy

Vermont retailers report brisk sales, but the summer outlook is unpredictable
One economics professor noted that if sales are not increasing year over year by at least 5%, they are losing ground to inflation, which means people are spending less.
By Fred Thys
May 29 2023May 29, 2023
Public Safety

Adult and 7-year-old child killed in head-on crash in Sheldon
The collision took place on Route 105 near Lumbra Road, according to Vermont State Police.
By VTD Editor
May 28 2023May 28, 2023

Editor's Picks

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

Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and…

Also on Saturday, the governor allowed H.508, which will expand ranked choice voting in Burlington, to take effect without his signature.

By Sarah Mearhoff
May 27 2023May 27, 2023
Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott signs law nixing many driver’s license suspensions

Starting next month, the DMV will no longer suspend a person’s driving privileges solely because they have not paid the fines for a moving violation.

By Shaun Robinson
May 26 2023May 26, 2023
Environment

Builders and architects plead for oversight at Vermont energy code hearing

The six witnesses asked a legislative rules committee to delay updates meant to help Vermont reach its climate goals, contending that they could be disastrous without additional training and enforcement.

By Alden Wicker
May 26 2023May 30, 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

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

Competency hearing dispute lands mental health commissioner in contempt of court

Education

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

A bid by the Vermont State Colleges to sell a radio station may raise legal questions

Leaving on a joyful note: Brattleboro music teacher reflects on career

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

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

Mental health disparities among Vermont children are clear in youth survey

Life & Culture

David Moats: To feel good about your community, go to a parade

‘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

State auditor finds delays and cost overruns in information technology projects

Charlotte selectboard questions petition for manager

Hinesburg, Richmond police agreement hits a brief snag

Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro

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

Opinion

Narain Batra: Guns and sex — what can be done? Maybe AI-Chatbots will tell us

Letter to the editor: Why the musical chairs in Vermont health care?

Letter to the editor: The electric grid is getting cleaner every year

23 state legislators: Abrupt end to motel program, with no transition plan, will be devastating

Tom Evslin: Better learn carpentry. ChatGPT can code better than you ever will.

Don Keelan: Let’s face it; we don’t care