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Row of gray shingled buildings with white-trimmed windows. A hanging clock sign protrudes from one building. A sign reading "Gray Lanes" is visible. Trees are in the background.

Once a workplace for immigrants, historic Brattleboro factory may house refugees

by Kevin O'Connor June 24, 2024, 4:25 pmJune 24, 2024, 5:19 pm

A black and white newspaper shows children being removed from homes by authorities on June 23, 1984. The headline states, "Judge seizes 112 children," as part of a court ruling.

40 years later, Island Pond has little interest in revisiting its historic raid

by Kevin O'Connor June 21, 2024, 8:04 am

A person wearing a period costume holds a large book on a stage. Silhouettes of other individuals in similar costumes are visible in the background.

Broadway musical creator born and raised in Vermont wins 2 Tony Awards

by Kevin O'Connor June 17, 2024, 10:39 amJune 17, 2024, 1:29 pm

Archway gate with "Evergreen Cemetery" written at the top, leading into a cemetery with a stone building and green trees visible in the background.

Can a cemetery die? With last-minute resuscitation, Rutland’s largest finds new life.

by Kevin O'Connor May 27, 2024, 6:39 amMay 28, 2024, 2:05 pm

A group of soldiers in military uniforms poses for a photo, with some standing and others crouching, in a black and white image.

This Vermont centenarian fought in Europe 80 years ago. Now he’s set to receive France’s highest honor.

by Kevin O'Connor May 26, 2024, 5:06 am

A person with short brown hair and glasses is playing an upright piano, wearing a black shirt, in a room with green carpeting.

88 piano keys, 252 places: Why this Vermonter is hitting the high notes from Alburgh to Vernon

by Kevin O'Connor May 19, 2024, 7:01 am

An elderly woman peeks through a cluttered arrangement of kitchen utensils, including whisks, a grater, and pots.

This soup kitchen volunteer is feeding more people than ever. Those being served aren’t who you’d think.

by Kevin O'Connor May 12, 2024, 6:01 am

Man in white vestments in a church

Longtime Vermont priest to become new bishop of the state’s Roman Catholic Diocese

by Kevin O'Connor May 6, 2024, 8:53 amMay 6, 2024, 9:59 am

Woman with shoulder-length brunette hair, wearing a black shirt, gazing to her left with a thoughtful expression, against a blurred natural background.

3rd-generation writer Bianca Stone named Vermont’s new poet laureate

by Kevin O'Connor May 1, 2024, 6:01 amMay 1, 2024, 4:35 pm

People gathered around a large bonfire outside a modern, glass-walled building at night, with snowy mountains and a starry sky in the background.

Killington is the East’s largest ski resort. A developer wants to expand on that in a big way.

by Kevin O'Connor April 30, 2024, 6:02 amOctober 30, 2024, 10:51 am

A woman and a child walking past a storefront with a "for sale" sign advertising the property, on a city street.

Amid empty storefronts, Brattleboro asks a statewide question: What’s the future of downtown?

by Kevin O'Connor April 23, 2024, 6:01 am

Exterior view of bibens ace hardware store with red and black signage, featuring a white van parked in front.

Aubuchon to boost its Vermont hardware stronghold by acquiring Bibens stores

by Kevin O'Connor April 17, 2024, 3:35 pmApril 17, 2024, 3:35 pm

A smiling man presenting a pair of sneakers on a table.

Amid mud season, a Vermonter finds the Boston Marathon to be just the rush

by Kevin O'Connor April 14, 2024, 6:01 amOctober 24, 2024, 9:16 pm

A sign for the putney fire department in vermont with the number 38 and placeholders for additional information.

Putney enlists mutual aid for emergency services after volunteer firefighter exodus

by Kevin O'Connor April 9, 2024, 4:56 pmApril 9, 2024, 4:56 pm