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People are gathered at tables and walking in a spacious, modern atrium with large stairs and glass walls in a public building.

After a nearly six year saga, Burlington’s new high school opens its doors

by Emma Green August 21, 2026, 7:28 amAugust 20, 2026, 5:46 pm

A man stands on a lawn holding a dog in front of a house with solar panels on the roof.

Government & Politics

Milton man accuses the town of violating his free speech rights

by Charlotte Oliver August 20, 2026, 6:05 pmAugust 21, 2026, 3:51 pm

A police SUV is parked behind a black metal fence in a lot with other vehicles. A “No Trespassing Authorized Personnel Only” sign is posted on the fence.

Suspect surrenders and faces second-degree murder charge in downtown Burlington stabbing

by Alan J. Keays August 18, 2026, 5:23 pmAugust 19, 2026, 9:20 am

A collage of five adults, three women and one man indoors, plus one woman outdoors in a medical coat with a stethoscope; all are engaged in conversation or speaking.

Government & Politics

In Chittenden Southeast Senate primary, incumbents and challengers alike pivot platforms to affordability

by Tsehai Alfred August 6, 2026, 2:08 pmAugust 6, 2026, 2:08 pm

A row of state police vehicles with flashing lights line a street in an urban area.

To the mayor’s surprise, Gov. Scott directs state police to patrol Burlington

by Charlotte Oliver July 30, 2026, 12:31 pmJuly 30, 2026, 12:31 pm

Green cots with folded blankets are arranged in rows inside a gymnasium with blue walls and tan flooring.

Wanted: Large space for 100-bed emergency shelter in Chittenden County

by Carly Berlin July 24, 2026, 5:15 amJuly 27, 2026, 11:57 am

A U.S. flag and a black flag fly in front of a modern brick and glass office building under a clear sky.

Judge denies bid by suspect’s lawyers in border patrol agent killing to change records screening process

by Alan J. Keays July 21, 2026, 5:49 pmJuly 21, 2026, 5:49 pm

Front view of a modern two-story brick and glass school building with the sign “High School” above the entrance.

Chittenden County

Vermont’s Catholic Church aims to protect Rice Memorial High by selling the parochial school to supporters

by Kevin O'Connor July 20, 2026, 4:39 pmJuly 20, 2026, 4:39 pm

Split image of two men: on the left, an older man in a navy uniform gesturing; on the right, a younger man with short brown hair wearing a black collared shirt, outdoors.

The two Democrats running for Chittenden County sheriff couldn’t be more different

by Charlotte Oliver July 13, 2026, 7:39 pmJuly 14, 2026, 11:19 am

Chittenden County

New Chittenden County recycling facility to remain on track after waste district recovers $2.27 million stolen in scam

by Tsehai Alfred July 7, 2026, 6:46 pmJuly 7, 2026, 6:46 pm

Pedestrian street lined with trees, outdoor seating, people walking and cycling, and strings of international flags overhead.

Burlington’s mayor says the city is ‘back.’ Is it just a blip?

by Charlotte Oliver July 7, 2026, 7:03 amJuly 6, 2026, 3:34 pm

A row of state police vehicles with flashing lights line a street in an urban area.

In latest attempt to charge March 11 ICE protesters, state police identify man accused of smashing police van window

by Tsehai Alfred June 30, 2026, 12:06 pmJune 30, 2026, 12:06 pm

A line of vintage cars drives down a newly paved road during a parade, while a person kneels at the roadside holding a camera on a stick.

Burlington’s Champlain Parkway, a project 60 years in the making, opens to the public

by Shaun Robinson June 29, 2026, 5:02 pmJune 29, 2026, 5:02 pm

A marble sign reading "Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington" is mounted between two brick pillars in front of a building and landscaped area.

Court says it might dismiss Vermont Catholic diocese bankruptcy case if progress isn’t made soon

by Kevin O'Connor June 23, 2026, 1:57 pmJune 23, 2026, 1:57 pm