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Protesters stand in front of a building with a large "ABOLISH" sign overhead, holding various signs. One person in a blue "CLERGY" vest gestures toward the group.

Chittenden County

Vermont AG charges anti-ICE protesters after Chittenden County prosecutor declines

by Emma White September 25, 2026, 1:01 pmSeptember 28, 2026, 12:22 pm

Four uniformed officers carry a person out of a building entrance while another officer stands nearby. A sign with writing is visible on the left side of the image.

Protesters again block access to ICE surveillance hub in Williston, prompting arrests

by Shaun Robinson July 24, 2026, 2:05 pmJuly 24, 2026, 5:48 pm

The exterior of a GlobalFoundries building with company logos on the wall and a "Welcome" banner in the foreground.

GlobalFoundries seeks buyer for Williston campus

by Williston Observer May 16, 2026, 6:43 amMay 18, 2026, 5:00 pm

Four uniformed police officers carry a man out of a building through glass doors on a concrete walkway.

Four arrested at protest against ICE at Williston facility

by Emma Green May 14, 2026, 5:35 pmMay 14, 2026, 5:35 pm

Several heavily burned school buses lined up at night, surrounded by firefighters and hoses; Williston Fire/EMS emblem is visible in the lower right corner.

Two Williston schools close after Wednesday night electric school bus fire

by Corey McDonald March 12, 2026, 1:00 pmMarch 12, 2026, 1:18 pm

Two uniformed officers detain a seated woman wearing a mask in a hallway, while another person sits on the floor nearby. Other people stand in the background holding papers.

11 arrested during ICE protest at Williston business park

by Auditi Guha February 10, 2026, 3:32 pmFebruary 10, 2026, 5:39 pm

A group of protesters hold signs at night with messages such as "FIGHT IGNORANCE NOT IMMIGRANTS," "CHINGA LA MIGRA," and a lit sign reading "DEMOCRACY.

Williston passes resolution opposing ICE

by Austyn Gaffney January 21, 2026, 2:16 pmJanuary 21, 2026, 6:26 pm

A large yellow banner reading “ICE VIOLATES RIGHTS HERE” is hung on the front of a building at night, with a few people standing nearby.

Activists target ICE digital surveillance site in Williston

by Austyn Gaffney January 14, 2026, 2:21 pmJanuary 14, 2026, 2:21 pm

A concrete sign with "Williston Central School" in black letters stands next to greenery and plants.

Champlain Valley school leaders outline $13 million bond proposal

by Williston Observer September 4, 2025, 4:32 pmSeptember 4, 2025, 4:48 pm

A two-story brick office building with large windows, surrounded by trees and a parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.

Government & Politics

ICE building in Williston purchased by DC firm

by Williston Observer June 20, 2025, 5:55 pmJune 20, 2025, 6:09 pm

An older man stands on a driveway in front of a white manufactured home with blue shutters and an attached garage; a car is parked beside the house.

Frustration stews at Williston senior community over state’s mobile home park rules

by Charlotte Oliver April 28, 2025, 5:11 pmJune 6, 2025, 12:37 pm

Construction site with heavy machinery, including cranes and excavators. Workers and vehicles are present, and a multi-story building is visible on the right. Overcast sky in the background.

Developers strained by high interest rates, tariff uncertainty and construction costs

by Helen Argraves March 25, 2025, 7:49 pmJune 6, 2025, 1:39 pm

Man in a black turtleneck smiles and holds a framed photo of another man in a control room with equipment.

Chittenden County

Williston bioscience business bristles as research grants threatened

by Williston Observer March 24, 2025, 6:53 amJune 6, 2025, 1:34 pm