Theo Wells-Spackman, Author at VTDigger

A rocky riverbank beneath a concrete bridge, with trees showing early autumn colors.

‘Anti-homelessness landscaping’ in Middlebury raises questions over approaches to rural encampments

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 25, 2026, 8:33 amOctober 23, 2026, 4:45 pm

A Dead River Company fuel truck parked on a snowy city street, with a worker in a high-visibility vest standing nearby.

Vermont commits $15.3M to expand heating assistance amid high fuel prices

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 23, 2026, 5:58 pmOctober 23, 2026, 6:38 pm

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Layoffs announced at Vermont Information Processing in Colchester

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 20, 2026, 6:57 pmOctober 21, 2026, 3:53 pm

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Government & Politics

After upsets in 2024, parties focus on key races for balance of power in Vermont Senate

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 18, 2026, 8:27 amOctober 18, 2026, 8:51 am

A woman in business attire speaks at a meeting with a screen in the background showing a video conference.

Government & Politics

Vermont Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes to leave role for private sector

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 7, 2026, 4:51 pmOctober 7, 2026, 4:51 pm

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Government & Politics

New report finds low reconviction rates for teens in first years of Vermont’s ‘Raise the Age’ law

by Theo Wells-Spackman October 5, 2026, 6:08 pmOctober 5, 2026, 9:31 pm

Five judges sit behind a wooden bench in a courtroom, with nameplates in front of them and an American flag visible on the left side.

Government & Politics

Vermont Supreme Court allows Gov. Scott to enforce in-person work for state employees

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 25, 2026, 10:32 amSeptember 25, 2026, 3:23 pm

A person stands in front of a government building holding two protest signs about L.U.R.B. and concerns with Tier 2 and Tier 3 policies, as a crowd gathers outside.

Government & PoliticsSpecial Report

Rural Vermont Rising demands to be heard — now and in the future

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 22, 2026, 7:05 pmOctober 6, 2026, 11:07 am

A woman with wavy blonde hair hugs a brown and white puppy wearing a patterned bandana at an outdoor event.

As financial hardship drives owners to give up pets, Vermont can’t rehome them fast enough

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 20, 2026, 8:21 amSeptember 21, 2026, 1:07 pm

A woman speaks at a podium with microphones, gesturing with her hands. Three people, two women and one man, stand around her, listening attentively.

Government & Politics

Feds’ lawsuit demanding Vermont voter data tossed by federal judge

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 17, 2026, 5:19 pmSeptember 17, 2026, 5:19 pm

A car is parked outside the Green Mountain Power building on a snowy day, with bare trees framing the scene and accessible parking signs visible.

Government & Politics

Vermont regulators finalize 5.5% rate increase for Green Mountain Power customers

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 8, 2026, 6:22 pmSeptember 8, 2026, 6:22 pm

A group of people stand on a sidewalk holding signs that read "Teamsters Local 597 On Strike" and demand fair contracts.

Government & Politics

Vermonters will vote on constitutional amendment enshrining labor protections in November

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 7, 2026, 7:56 amSeptember 25, 2026, 9:28 am

Fresh vegetables including squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes displayed on a table indoors.

Holland Food Shelf announces closure after months of financial uncertainty

by Theo Wells-Spackman September 2, 2026, 6:26 pmSeptember 3, 2026, 3:54 pm

People sitting outside a Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop on a sunny day, with pedestrians walking past.

Ben & Jerry’s legacy hits bumpy patch with latest turn in corporate saga

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 28, 2026, 6:06 pmAugust 28, 2026, 6:30 pm