A teen bet he could run on a treadmill for 26 miles. Now he’s the youngest Vermonter in the Boston Marathon.
Zane White, 18, of Jericho didn’t know a spur-of-the-moment wager would springboard him into Monday’s race — and reap $15,000 for charity.
Some sugarmakers break records, though a range of results reported across Vermont
Sugarhouses are closing their doors for the season, and the state estimates farmers produced about 3 million gallons of maple syrup, more than half the country’s output.
Faced with high cost of restoring the Bennington Battle Monument, state seeks feedback from Vermonters
“It’s a big undertaking. It’s going to take many years and a lot of dollars. I want to open it up to the people of Vermont,” said the state historic preservation officer.
ICE pushed ahead over state and local objections as Dorset Street raid escalated, police reviews conclude
“At what point does it become not worth it for one person,” a South Burlington officer asked ICE, referring to the man they sought.
Vermont Senate president pitches a statewide ban on guns in bars after proposal for Burlington falters
Also in Final Reading: An “election integrity” panel and cash for foster youth.
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Vermont’s top court pulls Addison County prosecutor’s law license following DUI conviction
The ruling late Friday afternoon calls for the immediate suspension of the law license for Eva Vekos pending the result of disciplinary proceedings before a state panel that oversees lawyers in the state.
Concert for a cause: Global ensemble’s debut concert to pave the way for more
Following a successful debut show, a local band of global musicians unveil plans to build bridges with their music in Vermont and beyond.
State return-to-office policy remains in limbo as Vermont Supreme Court declines to immediately intervene
Last week, the Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered that the Scott administration rescind its policy requiring state employees to return to their offices three days per week.
On Montpelier’s edge, a vast tract becomes a possible bellwether of the city’s future
Between three developer proposals and the complex math of balancing affordability with economic opportunity, city councilors say there’s still a lot to consider about what to do with the former Elks Country Club.
Forest Service uses controlled burns for wildlife and wildfire prevention
The Forest Service burned 28 acres on a parcel adjacent to the Pomfret town line in order to maintain early successional habitat in the opening and limit available fuel for wildfires.
House education reform bill narrowly passes amid heavy criticism and some lawmakers’ unease
The proposal now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.
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What Vermont needs from college now
Higher education has oversold the diploma. What Vermont’s colleges must offer now goes far beyond landing a first job.
Rural Vermont showed up. And Montpelier listened.
Gradually, and then suddenly, Vermonters revealed a new model in the push to repeal Act 181’s road rule and Tier 3.
Vermont’s rural revolt is just getting started
A grassroots rural uprising beat back two controversial land use laws. The harder fight — changing how Vermont makes policy — is just beginning.
When the landline is a lifeline, don’t cut it without fair warning
A proposed law would require telecom companies to warn Vermonters before retiring landline services.
Green Mountain Transit weighs cutting Essex bus route
The proposal to eliminate the No. 4 route comes as the agency has already reduced or cut the equivalent of 20% of its bus service over the past two years.
Regulators think few contractors are registered with the state — and they want to reel them in
Also in Final Reading: Conflicting tax ideas and the long wait for education reform.
Governor appoints Burlington rep, bypassing Dems’ recommendations
Former Burlington Police Chief Kevin Scully was appointed Thursday to fill the vacant seat left by Bob Hooper’s resignation.
Vermont State eliminates residential option in Williston
Through an agreement with Saint Michael’s College, Williston’s residential students will live in the dorms at St. Mike’s, roughly 5 miles away in Colchester.
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Windsor County sheriff facing more sex crime charges, including soliciting prostitution
“The charges allege (Ryan) Palmer paid a woman on multiple occasions to participate in sex acts and that he sent unsolicited sexual material to another woman,” Vermont State Police said in a press release Thursday.
