Vermont News
Charlie’s Boathouse Property to Be Conserved, Turned Into Park
The Winooski Valley Park District will take control of the property, which sits between Lake Champlain and the Burlington bike path.
Janoo Outraised Gov. Scott in September, Disclosures Show
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year’s governor’s race is the most competitive in a decade.
News Quiz: What is the median number of days homes for sale are spending on the market in Vermont?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Woman Who Died Attempting to Cross Vermont-Canada Border Identified
Claudia Vanessa Machado Martinez went missing in January 2025 while crossing the border with her 8-year-old son.
Church Street Businesses Sound the Alarm Directly to Gov. Scott
Business owners hope their direct appeal — through an economic lens — will get a response from Gov. Phil Scott.
Feds Charge Protesters for Blocking Williston ICE Facility
The charges stem from three protests at the White Cap Business Park in February, May and July.
Medicaid Changes Are Set to Kick In for Vermonters
New eligibility rules will affect thousands of residents — and could add strain to the state’s already stressed health care system.
Burlington Lieutenant Was Under Investigation When He Resigned
Michael Henry was the subject of at least five internal investigations, including into his overtime pay and conduct on the job.
Winooski Entrepreneurs Ruth and Brian Steinmetz Promote Dwelling Well
The married partners run Dwellness, a unique hybrid of real estate brokerage, interior design service and retail shop that supports well-being.
Gov. Scott Leads Janoo by 10 Points in New Poll
The new Vermont poll diverges from one released last week that showed Amanda Janoo leading incumbent Phil Scott.
New Poll Shows Janoo With Narrow Lead Over Incumbent Gov. Scott
Amanda Janoo has made headway in her race against Phil Scott. But the five-term governor’s campaign bashed the result as “misleading.”
Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Scott’s Back-to-Work Order
The court found that the Scott administration was within its rights to require state employees to be physically in their offices for three days of each week.
Attorney General Under Fire for Charging ICE Protesters
Charity Clark’s office is prosecuting the protesters for unlawful trespassing. Fellow Democrats disagree with the decision.
Is Rural Vermont Rising or Falling Short?
The grassroots group stoked rural anger over property rights. Now it’s trying to turn that into a powerful voice in Montpelier.
ICE Surge Is Targeting Vermont’s Roofing and Construction Workers
Recent targets of ICE have not been criminals, but laborers in construction and roofing.
AG’s Office Brings Charges Against Williston ICE Facility Protesters
Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George had declined to prosecute the protesters.
State Board of Education Chair Resigns Abruptly
Vice chair Tammy Kolbe will serve as the acting chair, and an election will be held next month to pick a new leader.
Jurors Convict Eaton in Shootings of Three Palestinian Men
Jurors rejected an insanity defense in the case of a man who shot three Palestinian men, leaving one partially paralyzed.
Burlington Orders Euthanasia for Former Prosecutor’s Problem Dog
Moose has bitten several people in the past few years. His owner, Diane Wheeler, has repeatedly disobeyed orders from the city’s Animal Control Committee.
Jurors Start Deliberating in Trial of Man Charged With Shooting Three Palestinians
The case hinges on how jurors assess Jason Eaton’s mental state at the time of the crimes.
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