Chemicals show up in more Bennington wells 7 years after PFAS detected in area
Tests showed drinking water for at least a dozen households contained PFAS levels beyond the state’s safety limit.
Burlington has never had a woman as mayor. Will that change in 2024?
A day after Mayor Miro Weinberger announced he would not seek a fifth term, three women said they were considering a run.
Following the Floods
Read VTDigger’s latest coverage of the aftermath from historic flooding that hit Vermont this summer.
Vermont officials ask feds to study Wrightsville and East Barre dams after flooding
The state is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for help improving the flood-control dams, after historic flooding showed they were “susceptible to a back-to-back storm event.”
As Barre digs out from the flood, can its leaders agree on a path forward?
With a city council split between more progressive and conservative wings, arriving at a common vision for rebuilding Barre City will not be easy.
Applications for FEMA aid are due in 2 weeks. Here’s what you need to know.
FEMA will cover rental and repair costs for individuals and households who suffered damage in the July floods — to a point.
Editors’ Picks
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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger will not seek reelection
After nearly 12 years leading the Queen City, Weinberger announced on Thursday that he will not seek a fifth term, capping an eventful and tumultuous period for the city.
The Deeper Dig: Who is the University of Vermont for?
“I think the big thing is just this question of: What’s the best thing that UVM can do? And where’s the best place to put its resources? And what does that mean for its future?”
Vermont expects a huge pot of federal money to provide broadband, but with strings attached
Federal guidelines could slow the rollout, since they require connection even to off-grid sites, including remote hunting camps. The state had planned to connect only those locations already on the grid.
Vermont State University could consolidate, cut academic programs in ‘optimization’ process
Vermont State University has been analyzing its academic offerings to see which programs could be combined or “retired,” interim president Mike Smith said this week. The process could ultimately lead to lost positions, he said.
Lamoille County kennel withdraws: Animal control officers on a tight leash
Animal control officers and police in Johnson, Cambridge, Hyde Park and Morristown are actively searching for alternatives now that this once essential lynchpin of municipal dog services is moving in a different direction.
Trial delayed in Hinesburg murder case as suspect and attorney iron out differences
Angela Auclair had been set to stand trial in a murder case, in which her son is expected to testify that she was the one who pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her husband, David Auclair, at a trailhead in Hinesburg in July 2019.
Wanted: Education secretary who can manage ‘complex issues,’ believes in ‘transformational power of education’
Candidates for the job, which pays roughly $168,000 a year, will be expected to reduce inequality, increase test scores and promote career and tech education, according to the job posting for the position.
As attorney fees in Chieftain appeal approach $10,000, Green Mountain school board votes to stop paying
Some members were unaware the board was paying for a lawyer at all.
Opinion
Columns, commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Letter to the editor: College golf teams need to be more inclusive
I have to prove myself as a female golfer by battling sexist comments at every single tournament from competitors, NCCGA employees and the golf course staff.
Brabant-Gordon-Kempner: Farmers need protection against PFAS
PFAS contamination in the food supply chain is a significant concern and is caused in many different ways but is often associated with wastewater treatment plant sludge and septic waste…
Guy Payne: Growth must be pursued consciously and sustainably
High-performance building isn’t just a profession; it’s an avenue for young minds to shape a future that marries economic growth, environmental preservation and personal fulfillment.
Letter to the editor: Focus on ending poverty, not making it worse
Expand the Child Tax Credit permanently so that families can have consistent support they can count on.
Almost gone: Tickets to VTDigger celebration of Founder Anne Galloway at Sugarbush
Are you a fan of VTDigger? Come help us thank Anne for her contributions to journalism in Vermont and beyond.
Judge rejects bid by Franklin County sheriff to dismiss assault case against him
John Grismore, who was captured on video kicking a man in custody in August 2022, will be back in court next month for a hearing as the case now continues to move forward.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Judge’s ruling clears closing of pharmacy
On Sept. 15, Vermont Superior Court Judge David Barra denied a motion by former owner Marc Cote, who sought a restraining order against the pharmacy on Sept. 8 when current owners Michelle and Donald Laurendeau announced the closing.