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Camels Hump student reaches National Spelling Bee semifinals

Eighth grader Elise Cournoyer, who won the Vermont Spelling Bee in March, was one of 56 semifinalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the only Vermonter on the stage in Washington, D.C.

By Kate O'Farrell

Jun 1 2023, 5:11 PMJune 1, 2023

Other Top News

OneCare wrongful termination lawsuit headed for trial

By Kristen Fountain
Jun 2 2023, 6:17 AMJune 2, 2023
After last-ditch legal effort fails, hundreds of unhoused Vermonters are evicted from motel program

By Lola Duffort, Patrick Crowley, Kevin O'Connor, Emma Cotton and Erin Petenko
Jun 1 2023, 6:21 PMJune 1, 2023
Phil Scott signs retirement savings bill, vetoes 2 others

By Fred Thys and Kristen Fountain
Jun 1 2023, 5:15 PMJune 1, 2023
‘They were bad choices’: Balint votes reluctant yes on debt ceiling

By Sarah Mearhoff
Jun 1 2023, 4:37 PMJune 1, 2023
Phil Scott allows gun control bill to go into law without his signature

By Sarah Mearhoff
Jun 1 2023, 4:30 PMJune 1, 2023
Cooling locations mapped: Officials urge caution during record-setting heat wave in Vermont

By Emma Cotton
Jun 1 2023, 2:49 PMJune 1, 2023

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Obituaries

Brenda Bradley Bisbee
Brenda helped found the Vermont Women’s Fund. Governor Dean recognized Brenda in 1995 with an award for outstanding volunteer community service with the Governor’s Commission on Women. Read more
David Alan Lord
In 1998 Dr. Lord moved to Vermont where he planned to retire. Instead, he established a private practice in Chester and later was a staff psychologist with the VA Medical Center in White River Junction. Read more
Norman P. Riggs
He was quiet and humble about his service to the community, rarely mentioning it to others. Read more

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Health

State regulators stand their ground on hospital budgets
The Green Mountain Care Board resisted a push by the state’s hospitals to loosen revenue guidelines.
By Kristen Fountain
May 31 2023May 31, 2023
Life & Culture

Vermont Conversation: Bernie’s mitten maker weaves a tale of empowerment and overcoming abuse
“The world might have learned about me because of some mittens I made,” she said, “but there's a whole intricate backstory that people don't know, that is interesting. And that has a theme of empowerment and generosity and kindness, and it has a path in the end to joy.”
By David Goodman
May 31 2023May 31, 2023
Education

Brattleboro Union High School poised to 'Bear' a new nickname
The school’s governing board is set to receive the results of a student vote to replace the “Colonel” with a new “Bear” moniker and mascot.
By Kevin O'Connor
May 31 2023May 31, 2023

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Government & Politics

Newly signed law seeks more transparency, accountability in Vermont sheriffs’ departments

The measure is lawmakers’ attempt to reform the centuries-old office of county sheriff, from which multiple scandals emerged over the past year.

By Tiffany Tan
May 31 2023May 31, 2023
Government & Politics

Phil Scott vetoes bill that would double lawmaker pay by 2027

The governor said it seemed unfair “for legislators to insulate themselves from the very costs they are imposing on their constituents by doubling their own future pay.”

By Sarah Mearhoff
May 31 2023May 31, 2023
Health

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

Gov. Phil Scott signed laws on Tuesday that lay out different ways that law enforcement supports the health care system, and how courts should treat people with severe mental health disorders.

By Kristen Fountain
May 30 2023May 30, 2023
Education

After resignations over ‘Chieftain’ name, Green Mountain school board brings back 2…

Earlier this month, the Green Mountain school board voted to keep its controversial ‘Chieftain’ mascot name, prompting three school board members and the superintendent to resign.

By Ethan Weinstein
May 30 2023May 30, 2023

Economy

Piecemeal Pies bankruptcy has some investors expecting a total loss

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

Public Safety

Slate Ridge owner sues Pawlet and judge as enforcement looms

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

Education

Camels Hump student reaches National Spelling Bee semifinals

Brattleboro Union High School poised to 'Bear' a new nickname

Harwood board adopts new policy to ban dangerous student restraints

After resignations over ‘Chieftain’ name, Green Mountain school board brings back 2 members

Pennsylvania college administrator to be interim president at Saint Michael’s

Environment

Cooling locations mapped: Officials urge caution during record-setting heat wave in Vermont

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

Health

OneCare wrongful termination lawsuit headed for trial

State regulators stand their ground on hospital budgets

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

Life & Culture

Vermont Conversation: Bernie’s mitten maker weaves a tale of empowerment and overcoming abuse

‘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

After last-ditch legal effort fails, hundreds of unhoused Vermonters are evicted from motel program

Phil Scott signs retirement savings bill, vetoes 2 others

‘They were bad choices’: Balint votes reluctant yes on debt ceiling

Phil Scott allows gun control bill to go into law without his signature

Judge denies effort to delay evictions from motel program

Opinion

Brenna Galdenzi: State plans on trapping, coyote hounding are toothless, unenforceable

Letter to the editor: What about the real state of the nation?

Letter to the editor: Burton, Higher Ground underestimate neighbors’ concerns

James Baker: These charges against two state troopers are beyond the pale

Anne Sosin: Homelessness is a crisis of housing and Vermont values

Chloe Learey: What can we do to boost child care capacity right now?