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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 am

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

An urban scene featuring a bridge in the foreground with historic buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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

Two people are painting graffiti murals on the roof and wall of a brick building, with colorful street art and a blue canopy visible below.

Most municipalities try to curb graffiti. So why is Brattleboro commissioning it?

by Kevin O'Connor October 6, 2025, 3:03 pmOctober 6, 2025, 3:05 pm

A Bourne's Energy truck parked on a snowy road near bare trees and a house in the background.

Windham County Heat Fund braces for loss of federal fuel aid

by The Commons News September 12, 2025, 6:56 am

A map shows the proposed Hinsdale Island Greenway with labeled features including bridges, trails, a kayak launch, picnic spots, and viewing platforms along the Connecticut River.

To reuse or raze? Brattleboro and Hinsdale, NH, remain at odds over fate of two bridges.

by The Commons News July 30, 2025, 6:37 pmJuly 31, 2025, 12:24 pm

A white van with black cow spots and “MOO!” painted on the side is parked in front of a brick building. An inset shows a woman speaking into a microphone.

MicroMoo transit service in Brattleboro is set to end June 13

by The Commons News June 11, 2025, 4:23 pmJune 13, 2025, 1:05 pm

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

Brattleboro approves $24.9M town budget after months of setbacks

by Kevin O'Connor May 28, 2025, 3:15 pmMay 29, 2025, 1:08 pm

A crowd gathers on a city street lined with leafless trees and vendor tents, with people standing, walking, and observing an outdoor event.

Brattleboro officials reduce defeated town budget, yet proposed taxes remain up by double digits

by Kevin O'Connor May 5, 2025, 4:44 pmMay 5, 2025, 6:00 pm