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A group of people march holding a large banner that reads "SAVE OUR BIRTHING CENTER" alongside protest signs about birth and healthcare.

Brattleboro drops idea of tax hike meant to aid its hospital’s endangered birthing center

by Kevin O'Connor July 29, 2026, 12:09 pmJuly 29, 2026, 12:09 pm

A group of people gathers outside a building with flags, listening to a speaker. The weather is overcast and vegetation surrounds the area.

Audit reveals Brattleboro hospital’s multiyear budget deficit has risen to at least $30 million

by Kevin O'Connor July 27, 2026, 4:18 pmJuly 27, 2026, 4:18 pm

A crowd gathers outside a building with flags, some applauding. A baby in a stroller looks up, surrounded by adults.

Brattleboro weighs a municipal tax hike to aid the local hospital’s endangered birthing center

by Kevin O'Connor July 22, 2026, 1:01 pmJuly 22, 2026, 1:01 pm

A person plays an organ while another takes a photo. A large vintage sign advertises J. Estey & Co. organs with detailed descriptions and a drawing of an organ.

At Vermont’s Estey Organ Museum, many donations total $10. Then came one so big, it paid off the mortgage.

by Kevin O'Connor July 19, 2026, 7:52 amJuly 17, 2026, 6:11 pm

A partially destroyed industrial building with debris and construction equipment sits beside a snowy road in a small town, surrounded by hills and leafless trees.

Asbestos complicates Royalton mill demolition

by Valley News July 18, 2026, 8:31 amJuly 17, 2026, 6:09 pm

A man in a suit shows documents to a uniformed officer seated in a wooden witness stand in a courtroom with an American flag in the background.

Expedited judicial process coming to Windham County court

by Brattleboro Reformer July 15, 2026, 7:01 pmJuly 15, 2026, 7:01 pm

Three people sit at a meeting table in front of the American flag and a seal, appearing to listen and discuss, with papers and office supplies on the table.

‘Broken’ trust: Energy site redevelopment company seeks input from Vernon community on uses for former Vermont Yankee plant

by Greta Solsaa July 9, 2026, 6:53 amJuly 9, 2026, 4:35 pm

A person with a backpack walks past the entrance of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital's Ronald Read Pavilion on a sunny day.

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital plans to close its birthing center

by Olivia Gieger July 2, 2026, 3:41 pmJuly 2, 2026, 3:41 pm

A green and yellow State Police Major Crime Unit vehicle is parked, with "Crime Scene Search Team" written on the side.

Family of Putney man killed by police sues the state

by Charlotte Oliver June 30, 2026, 4:54 pmJune 30, 2026, 5:13 pm

A vintage Sunset Boulevard movie poster hangs on a wall beside a hallway where several people gather near the entrance of a theater lobby.

Play it again, Sam: A Vermont picture palace reels in new money with old movies

by Kevin O'Connor June 7, 2026, 6:43 amJune 5, 2026, 6:29 pm

A community meeting with a panel of eight people seated at a table facing an audience in folding chairs.

Government & Politics

Brattleboro panel looks to reconcile contradictory will of town voters

by The Commons News May 26, 2026, 5:29 pmMay 26, 2026, 5:29 pm

Brattleboro hospital and its support staff avert strike by signing first contract

by Kevin O'Connor May 14, 2026, 3:32 pmMay 14, 2026, 3:32 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

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