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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

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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 person in a police uniform stands beside and holds a large framed display of historical police photographs arranged in a row on a desk.

Vermont’s first Black female police chief has the last word on public safety

by Kevin O'Connor March 29, 2026, 9:03 amMarch 29, 2026, 12:33 pm

Brattleboro hospital nurses plan strike vote after $14.5M deficit freezes pay

by Kevin O'Connor March 16, 2026, 11:54 amMarch 16, 2026, 11:56 am

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Vermont’s sole Olympic-sized ski jump caps annual competition with a surprise

by Kevin O'Connor February 16, 2026, 12:19 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 12:19 pm

A sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital stands in front of a brick building and leafless trees on a snowy day.

Brattleboro hospital nurses threaten strike amid budget woes

by Kevin O'Connor January 22, 2026, 12:55 pmJanuary 22, 2026, 6:32 pm

The exterior sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is displayed on a brick building, partially framed by green leaves.

Brattleboro hospital’s chief financial officer exits amid projected $14.5M shortfall

by Kevin O'Connor December 15, 2025, 9:55 amDecember 15, 2025, 11:41 am

A sign in the snow reads "We Stand With Ukraine" above a yellow and blue Ukrainian flag with a trident symbol, positioned in front of trees.

Vermonter killed while serving as medic in war-torn Ukraine

by Kevin O'Connor December 8, 2025, 11:53 amDecember 8, 2025, 12:03 pm

Brattleboro hospital projects $14.5M shortfall in current budget

by Kevin O'Connor December 4, 2025, 3:46 pmDecember 4, 2025, 3:47 pm

Two women decorate a large, detailed Victorian dollhouse on display in front of a window with buildings visible outside.

Want big holiday windows? In Brattleboro, the options are massively small.

by Kevin O'Connor November 30, 2025, 6:53 amNovember 28, 2025, 4:45 pm

A group of people protest outdoors in winter clothing, holding signs that read "Peace Plan???" and "Children.

Activist’s surprise $1M gift has Vermont family shelter giving thanks

by Kevin O'Connor November 26, 2025, 6:52 amNovember 28, 2025, 5:36 pm

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A space for community and shelter in Brattleboro suddenly needs a new home

by The Commons News November 19, 2025, 6:19 pmNovember 19, 2025, 6:25 pm

Brattleboro hospital taps outside advisers to help with budget challenges

by Kevin O'Connor October 20, 2025, 4:45 pmOctober 20, 2025, 4:45 pm

A large crowd gathers with signs in front of a white-domed government building surrounded by trees in autumn.

Government & Politics

Thousands of Vermonters turn out for second round of ‘No Kings’ rallies across the state

by Theo Wells-Spackman, Auditi Guha, Kevin O'Connor and Sophia Keshmiri October 18, 2025, 5:51 pmNovember 6, 2025, 8:48 am