Promising growth, Utah-based investor leads board takeover at Ethan Allen
“I’m not a private equity firm,” said Doug Bergeron, who holds a roughly 5% stake in the company. “We’re completely committed to the state of Vermont.”
Burlington City Council president launches bid for mayor
Democrat Ben Traverse said the success of the city depends on lifting everyone up. “Because the truth is, we’re all in this together.”
Vermont stores feel ripple effect of strike at grocery distributor
Some Vermont grocers say deliveries have been delayed since the strike by warehouse workers in New Hampshire began Monday.
‘Where is your emergency?’: Hartford’s emergency communications specialists shortage echoes national trend
The shortage is putting extra strain and pressure on Hartford’s current specialists.
Essex Junction cannabis and duck farmer poised to get his growing license back
A judge ruled that Jason Struthers can resume his backyard cannabis growing on Taft Street because his operation predates the city’s new laws zoning cannabis cultivation.
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As flooding increases and federal aid shrinks, Vermont is not prepared to manage disaster recovery
Across Vermont, repeated floods are leaving residents and towns facing a precarious future.
Vermont Conversation: Bill McKibben sees a nation at a crossroads as he barnstorms battleground states
“We tell ourselves that this is the richest country on Earth,” said the author and environmental activist. “But man, for the most part in this country, there are a lot of people just barely getting by.”
The results from Vermont’s 2026 general election
Vermont’s top-of-the-ticket races stole the headlines on election night, but voters also decided several important statewide races and ballot measures.
Vermont has assigned its $195 million in federal rural health dollars. Here’s where it’s going.
The largest sums of money are directed toward hospital infrastructure upgrades and funds to facilitate hospital redesign.
Construction of the South Burlington Walk-Bike Bridge advances at Exit 14
Phase one of construction is underway to connect Williston Road and University Mall.
For new taxes, only room at the inn
“Any time you hear the word tax, that’s got a negative connotation to a lot of people,” Bennington Selectboard Chair Tom Haley said.
Opinion
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Clear the grid backlog and lower Vermont’s power bills
Congress has a chance to address climate change and lower energy costs. It should take it.
Wealth shouldn’t fast-track a private runway in Lincoln
Regulators approved an airstrip for Beta’s CEO without giving neighbors and town officials an open hearing.
Lighten up and let ’em fly
An airstrip and float planes have shared a quiet Grand Isle road for years without trouble, so why can’t Lincoln live with a 900-foot runway the FAA has already cleared?
Hunting is part of who we are as a state
From grouse walks in October to quiet hours in a deer stand, hunting season carries generations of Vermont tradition, family bonds and community.
‘We will not be intimidated’: 3 anti-ICE protesters plead not guilty to federal charges
Their attorney said he intends to file a motion to throw out the charges on several grounds, including that they violate his clients’ First Amendment rights.
Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center
Residents in Washington County advanced the effort to build a new East Montpelier campus for the Central Vermont Career Center, expanding its enrollment size.
Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November
“The veterans who speak are our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members. Attending a Vets Town Hall is a chance to learn about some of the experiences that have been meaningful to them,” said Kristen Eaton, deputy director of Vets Town Hall.
Apparent election ploy to oust Chittenden County state’s attorney fails
Sarah George was among the county law enforcement officials across Vermont who won four-year terms on Tuesday.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Porter Medical Center nurses sign new 3-year contract
The contract extension — which includes slight wage increases — caps a bargaining session that started last summer.
