Want to revisit and revise your life? Vermont writer Julia Alvarez knows how.
“What can I contribute that’s a spark of joy?” says the 76-year-old pioneering National Medal of Arts winner upon publication of a new career-spanning poetry anthology, “Visitations.”
Young Writers Project: ‘Strawberry Teacups and the Möbius Strip’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Strawberry Teacups and the Möbius Strip” by Maelyn Slavik, 15, of Burlington. Photo is “Looking Out Their Eyes,” by Astrid Longstreth, 16, of West Bolton.
Welch, Balint talk election integrity with town clerks
Clerks at the roundtable discussion explained in depth each step of the election process, from absentee ballots to voter registration rolls, what happens on election day and verifying elections.
GlobalFoundries seeks buyer for Williston campus
“We know an Amazon warehouse wants to come to this area, and I don’t think Williston wants that,” said Williston Planning Commission member Jill Pardini.
Vermont lawmakers push ahead on new limits on restraining kids in state custody
Also in Final Reading: Visitors from Ghana; and Welch invokes Leahy
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Vermont House votes to partially repeal Act 181
Lawmakers learned that the conservation measures they enacted in Act 181 “were alienating rural landowners and were not the right tool for the job,” said Rep. Amy Sheldon, D-Middlebury.
Barre candidates weigh needs against tight city funds
Granite City residents face competing visions for housing, flood recovery and school spending in upcoming vote.
Vermont Conversation: Shepherd, farmer and award-winning author Helen Whybrow on life, death and belonging
The Fayston author discusses the history of Vermont’s hill farms as one of struggle and subsistence, and how life as a shepherd helped her deal with the grief of losing her mother.
In food shelf visit, Sen. Welch backs nutrition assistance amid rising prices for Vermonters
“This is all about the affordability crisis,” Vermont’s Democratic senator said. “If you’re working hard, you should be able to pay your bills.”
Middlebury College to grow its role in housing, jobs
Predevelopment continues for nine college-owned lots in Middlebury’s industrial park — lots that could be shovel-ready by next year for businesses looking to plant roots in the shire town.
Vermonters will vote on equal protection amendment to state constitution this fall
The proposal, which got a final sign-off from the House on Wednesday, is aimed at ensuring all people are treated equally under the law regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, religion or other identity.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Credit card giants have their hands in every Vermont till
A new bill would stop credit card giants from skimming fees off taxes and tips that small businesses never keep.
Stroke survivors deserve a path forward
When a stroke survivor is discharged from the hospital, the hardest part of recovery is often just beginning, and most families don’t know help is available.
Vermont’s future depends on restoring legal immigration
As federal immigration restrictions tighten, Vermont is losing the workers, students and neighbors it needs to survive.
In defense of Act 181
The wild animals we share this land with didn’t get a vote. Act 181 gives them a voice.
Senate lawmakers reconsider ending Vermont’s school PCB testing program
Also in Final Reading: Budget talks and a Medicaid settlement.
More than $20 million of delayed FEMA funds allocated to Montpelier and VTrans
The stalled FEMA funds had delayed the replacement of the Montpelier City Hall elevator, which has been out of commission since the 2023 flood.
Four arrested at protest against ICE at Williston facility
The action was the latest in a string of protests against the agency and its presence in Vermont.
Brattleboro hospital and its support staff avert strike by signing first contract
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, which recently announced a similar agreement with a union representing its nurses, still faces the challenge of a $14.5 million budget deficit.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Barre city manager resigns for role in South Burlington
Barre City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro led the city through one of the worst flooding events in its history.
