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Windham County side judge accused of collecting pay for hours she allegedly never worked

By Tom Kearney and Maggie Reynolds

Jan 27 2023January 29, 2023

Patricia Duff, 60, was cited Thursday evening following an investigation by Vermont State Police. She will be arraigned next month on charges of false pretense and grand larceny.


Opioid overdose deaths among Vermonters remain on upward trajectory

By Tiffany Tan

Dec 28 2022December 28, 2022

The latest state data shows that from January to September, 168 Vermonters died from an accidental opioid overdose. The numbers are on course to surpass the record set last year.


‘Every bit helps’: Lawmakers, advocates strategize on affordable housing in southeastern Vermont

By Ethan Weinstein

Oct 2 2022October 1, 2022

Tiny homes, rehabilitated rentals, investment properties and counterproductive tax structures were all on the agenda at a town hall this week.


More banking options for cannabis businesses; similar complaints

By Fred Thys

Sep 25 2022September 24, 2022

Four Vermont institutions now offer banking for cannabis businesses, but some small growers look elsewhere due to expense.


Former Windham County assistant judge under investigation by state police

By Ethan Weinstein

Aug 18 2022August 18, 2022

Patricia Duff, who resigned in July, told VTDigger that health problems had made coming to work difficult. She faces allegations of financial impropriety.


Windham County Senate field rises to 6 candidates with party switch

By Kevin O'Connor

Aug 17 2022August 17, 2022

The unofficial top Republican vote-getter in last week’s primary, disavowed by Vermont GOP leaders for displaying fascist and alt-right symbols, will run as an independent.


Republican field in Windham County Senate race remains unclear

By Kevin O'Connor

Aug 11 2022August 11, 2022

Mark Coester, disavowed by Vermont GOP leaders for displaying fascist and alt-right symbols, may drop his bid for one of two open seats and instead run as an independent for U.S. Senate.


Democrats Nader Hashim, Wendy Harrison lead tallies for Windham County state Senate

By Kevin O'Connor

Aug 9 2022August 10, 2022

Three Republicans were locked in their own close primary race for a pair of seats being vacated by incumbents Becca Balint and Jeanette White.


Windham County to elect new Senate roster as Jeanette White joins Becca Balint in stepping down

By Kevin O'Connor

May 3 2022May 3, 2022

The departures of White, a 10-term incumbent, and Balint, the Senate president pro tempore, are spurring a rising number of newcomers to run for the two southeastern Vermont seats.


With at least 1 vacancy, Windham County’s Senate district is poised to host a competitive race

By Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 24 2022April 25, 2022

Four candidates have already joined the race in the two-member district: Democrats Wichie Artu and Nader Hashim, as well as independent Tim Wessell and Republican Rick Morton.


Final Reading: The shot heard 'round the state

By Riley Robinson and Sarah Mearhoff

Apr 12 2022April 12, 2022

Scott reportedly said that, if he decides not to seek reelection, Vermont state government could slip into one-party rule. “There needs to be an adult in the room,” he said.


Southeastern Vermont’s endangered species face elevated risk of extinction

By Ethan Weinstein

Mar 6 2022March 5, 2022

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A new study, published in the journal of Ecological Applications, revealed that some federally endangered species along the Connecticut River exist primarily outside of conserved areas, putting their continued existence at risk.


Southern Vermont unusually wet, but it’s been dry elsewhere

By Tiffany Tan

Oct 19 2021October 18, 2021

Storms in Bennington and Windham counties brought some of that area’s worst flooding in more than a decade.


Tropical Storm Henri’s potential worst to hit Vermont on Monday

By Kevin O'Connor

Aug 22 2021August 22, 2021

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the southern and central counties of Addison, Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham and Windsor.


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