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A woman engages in a discussion with a gesture, while a man listens intently during a meeting in a room with bookshelves.

In Brattleboro, House Ways and Means chair wins Democratic primary

by Kevin O'Connor August 13, 2024, 8:23 pmAugust 13, 2024, 8:23 pm

Two people work on a colorful mosaic mural on a wall, featuring various animals and abstract designs made from tiles and broken pottery pieces.

Amid change, Brattleboro pieces a shattering past into a vision for the future

by Kevin O'Connor August 11, 2024, 9:52 am

Several athletes are competing in a track event. One athlete, wearing a blue and red uniform with the name "St. Pierre" on her bib, is in focus. She is running, wearing sunglasses.

Elle Purrier St. Pierre caps Paris Olympic run with mettle, if not a medal

by Kevin O'Connor August 10, 2024, 3:19 pmSeptember 5, 2024, 7:42 pm

A woman wearing glasses uses a tablet at a meeting. Several other people are seated around a conference table, engaged in discussion. The setting is an office with yellow walls.

Government & Politics

Londonderry’s dual town clerk and state legislator resigns to work for FEMA

by Kevin O'Connor August 7, 2024, 10:02 amAugust 9, 2024, 10:07 am

A man in a cap and glasses holds a football and a book titled "Maple Mayberries" on a football field with bleachers in the background.

After a half-century on the sidelines, a Vermont sportswriter finds himself in the spotlight

by Kevin O'Connor August 2, 2024, 7:52 amAugust 2, 2024, 10:59 am

How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.

by Kevin O'Connor July 31, 2024, 7:53 amJuly 31, 2024, 4:24 pm

Tracy Shriver

Windham County’s longtime state’s attorney retires on short notice

by Kevin O'Connor July 29, 2024, 6:23 pmJuly 29, 2024, 7:17 pm

A rugby player in a white jersey runs with the ball as a player in a red jersey attempts to tackle her on a field. Referees and empty stadium seats are visible in the background.

From ‘Verd Mont’ to Paris: Green Mountain athletes set for Olympics

by Kevin O'Connor July 23, 2024, 7:53 amJuly 24, 2024, 10:04 am

Amid a flood of bad news, a 90-year-old Vermonter finds reason to sing

by Kevin O'Connor July 21, 2024, 8:37 amJuly 21, 2024, 8:37 am

Ex-state trooper receives 30 days in prison for sexual conduct with a child

by Kevin O'Connor July 17, 2024, 6:04 pmJuly 17, 2024, 6:04 pm

A priest in white robes stands at the front of a church, speaking to the congregation. Banners and flower arrangements are visible in the background.

Vermont’s new Catholic bishop faces a litany of challenges

by Kevin O'Connor July 14, 2024, 8:06 amJuly 14, 2024, 2:21 pm

An older man with glasses and a black hat stands by a window with lace curtains, wearing headphones around his neck and a brown puffer vest.

Did Ethan Allen cross paths with the nation’s first known Black poet? Jay Craven has reason to think so.

by Kevin O'Connor July 8, 2024, 4:00 pmJuly 8, 2024, 4:01 pm

A woman and a man, both smiling, stand in a kitchen. They are in front of metal shelves filled with various pots, pans, and kitchen equipment. The man is wearing a chef's uniform.

A Ludlow couple’s flood story became national news. A year later, it has a happy ending.

by Kevin O'Connor July 8, 2024, 8:03 am

A large American flag is draped over the side of a weathered wooden barn with a rusted metal roof, surrounded by green foliage.

Vermont to go ‘Fourth’ with a long weekend of pyrotechnics and parades

by Kevin O'Connor July 2, 2024, 7:58 am