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Government & Politics

Nearly one-third of registered voters have already cast ballots in Vermont’s general election

by Erin Petenko October 28, 2024, 5:50 pmOctober 29, 2024, 11:32 am

Sign for Capital City Country Club with golf green graphic. Text reads: "Public Welcome" and includes a phone number. Surrounded by plants and a clear sky in the background.

Montpelier receives offer from tennis group to buy Country Club Road property

by Erin Petenko October 24, 2024, 5:53 pmOctober 25, 2024, 8:51 am

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Vermont has improved long-term care inspection process, state auditor finds

by Erin Petenko October 22, 2024, 6:29 pmOctober 22, 2024, 6:29 pm

A man is getting a vaccine from another man.

Less than 10% of Vermonters have been vaccinated for Covid-19 so far this year

by Erin Petenko October 18, 2024, 5:47 pmOctober 18, 2024, 5:47 pm

Bar chart comparing Vermont population in 2020 and 2023 across age groups, showing increases in ages 0-17, 25-39, 65-79, and decreases in ages 40-54, 55-64, 80+.

Government & Politics

Vermont’s population ticked upward in 2023 — but only slightly

by Erin Petenko October 17, 2024, 10:45 amOctober 18, 2024, 10:00 am

A collage of four people: two men wearing glasses, a man speaking at a microphone, and a woman with short hair, all smiling.

Government & Politics

In Barre’s battleground House district, candidates focus on affordability after the floods

by Erin Petenko October 11, 2024, 6:13 pmOctober 29, 2024, 2:06 pm

Government & Politics

Vermont Supreme Court rules man with disabilities has right to services

by Erin Petenko October 11, 2024, 5:42 pmOctober 17, 2024, 2:11 pm

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Government & Politics

Montpelier commission has a draft city emergency plan

by Erin Petenko October 9, 2024, 6:00 pmOctober 9, 2024, 6:02 pm

A man walks past rows of locked mailboxes in a post office.

Washington County

USPS relaunches retail postal service in Montpelier

by Erin Petenko October 7, 2024, 3:35 pmNovember 11, 2024, 8:46 pm

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Government & Politics

FEMA has given out $6 million in household aid in Vermont for July flooding. Here’s how to apply before the Oct. 21 deadline.

by Erin Petenko September 27, 2024, 3:56 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 4:42 pm

A partially damaged two-story house by a small river and bridge, with debris in the foreground. Nearby buildings and trees are visible under an overcast sky.

Plainfield community leans into humor and tradition during flood recovery

by Erin Petenko September 23, 2024, 6:13 pmSeptember 24, 2024, 3:52 pm

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Testing shows EEE-positive mosquitoes on the decline, but officials still advise caution

by Erin Petenko September 23, 2024, 5:58 pmSeptember 24, 2024, 9:44 am

Inside VTDigger

Fall Member Drive: Help us keep uncovering the hidden stories

by Erin Petenko and VTDigger Member Team September 15, 2024, 8:09 amSeptember 16, 2024, 10:58 am

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EEE has come to Vermont. Here’s what you need to know about this mosquito-based virus.

by Erin Petenko September 3, 2024, 6:37 pmSeptember 3, 2024, 6:37 pm