Southern Vermont Archives - VTDigger

Two men stand in a room; one in a suit holding a water bottle, the other in a black uniform with a badge. A conference table and a monitor are visible in the background.

Former Rutland police sergeant who shot two men in 2023 is sentenced to probation

by Emma Green May 4, 2026, 6:34 pmMay 4, 2026, 6:34 pm

A courtroom with four people sitting and working at desks facing a judge's bench. The judge stands speaking behind the bench. An American flag is visible in the background.

Jury finds man not guilty of 2022 Springfield killing

by Charlotte Oliver May 1, 2026, 5:18 pmMay 1, 2026, 5:18 pm

Three people sit around a dining table in a homey kitchen with shelves of dishes and decorative items in the background.

HomeShare program aids homeowners in aging in place; offers alternative for renters

by Valley News April 28, 2026, 7:50 pmMay 6, 2026, 2:04 pm

Two men in suits sit next to each other in a row of chairs, one looking forward and the other glancing to the side, in what appears to be a formal setting.

Windsor County sheriff pleads not guilty to 5 more criminal charges, now facing 12 counts

by Alan J. Keays April 24, 2026, 4:53 pmApril 24, 2026, 4:53 pm

A man in a suit and tie speaks indoors, facing the camera, with a blurred background of a hallway and another person.

Bank statements detail sheriff’s office spending under Palmer

by Valley News April 23, 2026, 4:28 pmApril 24, 2026, 7:18 pm

A bald eagle soars in the sky with wings outstretched, seen from below against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds, with tree branches in the corner.

Bald eagle population soars in the region

by The Commons News April 19, 2026, 10:15 amApril 17, 2026, 6:10 pm

Bennington Battle day

Government & Politics

Faced with high cost of restoring the Bennington Battle Monument, state seeks feedback from Vermonters

by Greta Solsaa April 18, 2026, 8:12 amApril 18, 2026, 1:12 pm

A firefighter in protective gear stands in front of a grass fire, with flames and smoke rising among dry vegetation and trees.

Forest Service uses controlled burns for wildlife and wildfire prevention

by Valley News April 17, 2026, 5:02 pmApril 17, 2026, 5:02 pm

A man in a suit speaks to reporters holding microphones and recording devices in a hallway, with another man standing behind him.

Windsor County sheriff facing more sex crime charges, including soliciting prostitution

by Alan J. Keays April 16, 2026, 2:33 pmApril 16, 2026, 5:33 pm

A person seated in a crowded gymnasium raises their hand during a meeting or public event, with panelists visible at the front of the room.

Government & Politics

Big crowd at Brattleboro’s return to open Town Meeting backs ‘compromise’ budget

by Kevin O'Connor April 13, 2026, 4:12 pmApril 13, 2026, 4:12 pm

A speaker stands at a podium addressing an audience seated in folding chairs in a gymnasium, with an American flag visible to the right. Another person sits at a table on stage.

Government & Politics

Once billed as the future of Town Meeting, the ‘Brattleboro Experiment’ is ending

by Kevin O'Connor April 7, 2026, 4:38 pmApril 7, 2026, 5:47 pm

A building with a sign reading "Brattleboro Memorial Hospital" is partially obscured by tree branches against a clear blue sky.

Brattleboro hospital and its nurses reach tentative agreement to avert strike

by Kevin O'Connor April 6, 2026, 11:58 amApril 6, 2026, 3:40 pm

A bright orange parking violation ticket is placed under the windshield wiper of a car on a wet windshield.

A parking ‘dragnet’ turns out to be a sweet surprise

by Alan J. Keays April 1, 2026, 6:36 pmApril 1, 2026, 6:37 pm