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A person at a podium with a microphone is pictured against a backdrop of a forest, light bulb, and wind turbine.

Experts fear Trump environmental policies could undermine Vermont’s efforts

by Emma Cotton November 15, 2024, 3:58 pmNovember 15, 2024, 3:58 pm

A group of people stand on the porch of a white house surrounded by floodwater, with a parked red vehicle nearby. Trees and green foliage are visible in the background.

Government & Politics

Federal government boosts support for July 2023 flood recovery effort

by Klara Bauters November 4, 2024, 5:39 pmNovember 4, 2024, 5:58 pm

An aerial shot of a small downtown in fall.

Woodstock approves water company acquisition

by Valley News November 1, 2024, 7:01 am

Several people are walking on a muddy path, carrying dirty buckets. They are wearing stained work clothes and boots. Trees and a truck are visible in the background.

FEMA extends aid deadline for Vermonters affected by early July storm

by Klara Bauters October 8, 2024, 3:41 pmOctober 8, 2024, 3:41 pm

A map of northern Vermont with various regions shaded in different shades of blue and green, indicating different data values or metrics for each region. The background is primarily grey.

Government & Politics

FEMA has given out $6 million in household aid in Vermont for July flooding. Here’s how to apply before the Oct. 21 deadline.

by Erin Petenko September 27, 2024, 3:56 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 4:42 pm

A damaged road and eroded riverbanks from a flood with houses and a utility pole in the background in a residential area affected by the water.

Government & Politics

President Biden approves disaster declaration for late July storms in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

by Yardain Amron September 26, 2024, 10:00 pmSeptember 27, 2024, 3:16 pm

A person walks through a mud-filled street in front of a damaged house with debris scattered around, following a storm in a small town.

Government & Politics

Vermont delegation backs short-term spending deal but criticizes lack of additional disaster aid

by Sarah Mearhoff September 26, 2024, 6:44 pmSeptember 26, 2024, 6:44 pm

A partially damaged two-story house by a small river and bridge, with debris in the foreground. Nearby buildings and trees are visible under an overcast sky.

Plainfield community leans into humor and tradition during flood recovery

by Erin Petenko September 23, 2024, 6:13 pmSeptember 24, 2024, 3:52 pm

A washed-out road next to a swollen stream after heavy rainfall, with sections of the pavement collapsed into the water. Dense trees surround the area.

Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for late June storms in Lamoille County

by Sarah Mearhoff September 12, 2024, 1:06 pmSeptember 13, 2024, 9:07 am

Two individuals, one wearing a FEMA jacket, walk beside a house with a shed in the background. One carries papers in their hand. Green grass and plants surround the area.

Caledonia County

Across Vermont, FEMA teams are knocking on doors in flood-impacted communities

by Emma Cotton September 5, 2024, 2:59 pmSeptember 6, 2024, 10:14 am

Road closed sign and orange cones block access to a street severely damaged by a sinkhole in a residential area.

Government & Politics

FEMA gets to work helping Vermont recover from remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl

by Sarah Mearhoff August 28, 2024, 6:40 pmAugust 28, 2024, 6:40 pm

Three workers in yellow safety vests clean up mud on a street near a gas station with a sign showing regular unleaded gasoline priced at $3.49 per gallon.

Government & Politics

White House, FEMA approve disaster unemployment benefits for flood-affected Vermonters

by Sarah Mearhoff August 26, 2024, 2:48 pmAugust 26, 2024, 4:57 pm

Three people working in a muddy, flooded alleyway clean up and remove debris into a large dumpster. One person pushes a wheelbarrow, while the other two carry items through the sludge.

Government & Politics

Disaster recovery center to open in Barre on Saturday

by Juan Vega de Soto August 23, 2024, 3:45 pmAugust 23, 2024, 3:54 pm

People stand on a flooded street with vehicles attempting to navigate through the water. A sign for a farmers market and various buildings can be seen in the background.

Government & Politics

7 Vermont counties receive FEMA major disaster declaration for early July storm

by Emma Malinak August 20, 2024, 5:45 pmAugust 21, 2024, 10:04 am