Vermont News
Study: Lesions on Lake Memphremagog Fish Are a Transmissible Form of Cancer
A study that UVM researchers published in the journal ‘Nature’ concludes that black spots are caused by a form of cancer that the fish can catch from each other.
Vermont Towns Try Different Ways to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Amid Vermont’s housing crunch, more communities are debating how much housing should be reserved for tourists rather than year-round residents.
Bolton Valley Begins Construction on New Housing at Resort
The new slope-side neighborhood will feature 16 one- to two-bedroom condos and 16 three- to four-bedroom townhouses. Construction is underway.
Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff
Kevin Bloom, 32, has no experience in law enforcement but wants to change how the sheriff’s office operates. Incumbent Dan Gamelin believes voters trust him to stay the course.
Concerns Mount Over Young Riders Operating E-Bikes and E-Motos
An uptick in alarming behavior has prompted towns to spread awareness about the risks of e-bike and e-motos and, in some cases, crack down on unsafe riders.
Teen Cyclist Killed in Collision With Minivan in Burlington
Shiloh Skalka was riding an e-bike southbound on Pine Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday and was injured in a crash with a minivan headed…
Burlington Celebrates Opening of Newly Constructed Main Street
The completion of the disruptive project has been a relief to city officials, business owners and those who use the major thoroughfare.
FBI Most Wanted Suspect Captured in Alburgh
Nitish Kaushal could face a life sentence for his alleged involvement in extortion, kidnappings, murders, and international drug and weapons trafficking.
News Quiz: Which Vermont philanthropic organization said it would shut down at the end of the year?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Plans to Shut Down by End of Year
In addition to its global work, the foundation provided $600,000 worth of annual funding to Vermont-based causes.
Family Remembers Siblings Who Died in Lamoille River
A brother and sister of Ecuadorian descent lived and died together.
Rutland Debates Removing a Residency Requirement for Firefighters
The city’s firefighters think eliminating a rule that they live within five miles of the station would help recruitment. Those opposed worry about backup if there were a big blaze.
Young People Want to Leave Vermont Over Affordability Concerns, Poll Finds
The findings capture the scale of Vermont’s cost-of-living woes and the challenge they pose to an aging state that wants to attract younger residents.
New Vermont State Police Commander Rose Up Through the Ranks
Shawn Loan, a 19-year veteran of the state police force, will take over from retiring Col. Matthew Birmingham next month.
Burlington City Council Approves Plan for Battery Storage System
Battery energy storage systems have received community pushback in some places. But Burlington councilors unanimously approved a plan for one.
‘Planet Hank’ Sues AG Clark Over AI Video Investigation
Citizen-journalist Hank Poitras argues that his First Amendment rights are under attack as a result of Vermont’s new AI political ad law.
The Long Road Taken to Open Burlington’s Champlain Parkway
Over the course of 61 years, the parkway has been reimagined and redesigned; rerouted; and delayed by environmental studies, lawsuits and shifting priorities.
An Illustrated Guide to Burlington’s Champlain Parkway
Cartoonist Glynnis Fawkes lives in the South End, where new roads and paths have changed the way we travel around the city. Get a look at…
Access to Evolving Estrogen Therapy Remains Uneven in Vermont
Hormone therapy was once pushed to the margins, but guidelines have shifted. Now, in-demand products such as patches can be tough for women to obtain.
Vermonter Pardoned for January 6 Crimes Has Died by Suicide
Nicholas Languerand spent three years in federal prison for his role in the insurrection.
Sanders Joins Calls for Graham Platner to End Senate Bid Amid New Allegations
Platner, an oyster farmer running in his first political campaign, was accused this week of raping a woman in 2021.
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