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Vermont seeks to join 5 states in drug-purchasing consortium

by Olivia Gieger February 20, 2026, 8:30 amFebruary 19, 2026, 4:41 pm

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Vermont’s county fairs are thriving. Now they worry updated water rules could threaten that.

by Olivia Gieger February 18, 2026, 6:30 pmFebruary 19, 2026, 10:41 am

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A rare condition can send kids into fits of rage. Treatment could help — if insurance covers it.

by Olivia Gieger February 13, 2026, 1:12 pmFebruary 13, 2026, 1:12 pm

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Measles detected in Washington County wastewater

by Olivia Gieger February 10, 2026, 4:08 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 6:55 am

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Government & Politics

Vermont hospitals say collaboration is saving them money. Now, they’re joining forces.

by Olivia Gieger February 6, 2026, 6:49 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 6:49 pm

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Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

by Olivia Gieger February 3, 2026, 6:03 pmFebruary 3, 2026, 6:03 pm

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Government & Politics

A ‘top priority in this building’: Senate health committee seeks to broaden access to primary care

by Olivia Gieger January 29, 2026, 6:38 pmJanuary 29, 2026, 6:39 pm

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Winter weather compounds Vermont’s shortage of blood donations

by Olivia Gieger January 28, 2026, 6:36 pmJanuary 28, 2026, 6:36 pm

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Vermont government is failing to reduce its energy use to meet its reduction targets, state auditor finds

by Olivia Gieger January 26, 2026, 6:43 pmJanuary 27, 2026, 12:04 pm

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Howard Center to end program that provides clean syringes

by Olivia Gieger January 23, 2026, 5:50 pmJanuary 23, 2026, 5:50 pm

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Early numbers show many Vermonters dropping their insurance for 2026

by Olivia Gieger January 22, 2026, 5:41 pmJanuary 22, 2026, 5:43 pm

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BlueCross BlueShield’s new CEO takes over as insurer faces federal and statewide challenges

by Olivia Gieger January 16, 2026, 3:53 pmApril 13, 2026, 3:30 pm

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Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge

by Olivia Gieger January 13, 2026, 6:06 pmJanuary 14, 2026, 10:12 am

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State issues probation to Bennington program caring for people with intellectual disabilities

by Olivia Gieger January 9, 2026, 6:02 pmJanuary 9, 2026, 6:02 pm