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State Sen. Terry Williams Arrested for Domestic Assault
Williams, 74, allegedly hit his adult daughter during an argument about a “moldy bale of hay,” a police affidavit says.
New Hemp Rule Upends Industry for Vermont CBD Producers
The impending federal law, intended to ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, could soon threaten the livelihood of local entrepreneurs.
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Vermont Inks Deal to Explore Nova Scotia Wind Power
The clean power could be routed to New England through Highgate should the proposal come to fruition.
Vermont School Districts Already Face Tough Budget Decisions
Some school boards will have to decide in the coming months whether to close or reconfigure schools, cut staff, or scale back programming.
Private Equity Firms Are Quietly Buying Up Local Funeral Homes
As aging morticians retire and look to sell their businesses, out-of-state entities see profits to be reaped in Vermont’s death-care industry.
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Craftsbury Community Donates Apples for Cidermaking Fundraiser
Cedar Hannan knows there are a lot of apple trees in the Northeast Kingdom. With help, the Wildbranch Cider owner is collecting donated fruit for a…
From the Publisher: Mutual Aid
Competition fuels the media business. But these days, collaboration makes increasing sense in a state that has finite resources to support good journalism.
Why Are New Hampshire and Vermont Politically So Different?
Brian L. Porto’s new book, ‘Twin States, Different Paths: The Politics of New Hampshire and Vermont,’ traces the history of their divergent ideological cultures.
Former Burlington Schools Administrator Investigated for Embezzlement
Stephanie Phillips created a fake company to fraudulently invoice the district for nearly $1.8 million, federal court documents allege.
New Owner of Poultney Campus Must Address Fire-Safety Issues
Tommie Zito wants to hold a weeklong celebration on the former Green Mountain College campus. But inspectors say he needs to fix several issues before they’ll…
Burlington Councilors Seek to Compromise on Public Safety Debate
A committee of Democrats and Progressives will try to negotiate on the so-called “Burlington Forward” proposal.
Burlington Mayor Taps Anthony Geraci as City’s Next Police Chief
Geraci spent most of his career as an officer, and later chief, of police departments in the Albany, N.Y., area.
Judge Extends Stalking Order Protecting Burlington Mayor
Aryeh “Ari” Moskowitz is banned from coming within six feet of Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak until June 2027. He also faces criminal stalking charges.
As Costs Soar, State Leaders Boost Heating Fuel Subsidies
Officials set aside an additional $15.3 million in state funds for heating fuel that will be even more expensive this winter.
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Expecting Trouble: Vermonters Are Losing Local Birth Centers
As hospitals pull back, people are traveling farther for services — and confronting what’s lost when a community lacks essential care
Interested in the ramifications of Vermont’s declining youth population?
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‘Dark Botanica’ at BCA Center Presents the Unsettling Side of Flowers
Seven artists from Vermont and elsewhere expand on flowers’ association with the feminine through works that are political, unstable and a bit threatening.
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Café Culture: Sampling Five New Coffee Shops in Chittenden County
We headed to Artemus Café, Café Napoli, Clover Café, Meadow Roast Café, and Wild Meadows Books & Café to see what’s brewing in the Burlington-area coffee…
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A Conversation With Musician, Poet and Producer Kristina Stykos
The veteran Vermont singer-songwriter continues creating despite a vocal disorder, producing records at her Lincoln studio.
On the Beat: Spooky Sounds on Halloween
From costumed musical tributes to a rock reimagining of a classic ghost story, Halloween weekend will be a hell of a good time in Burlington and beyond.
Eye on the Scene: Bow Thayer at the SEABA Center
The Vermont folk and banjo shredder threw a release party for his new album, ‘Ninevah,’ at the SEABA Center in Burlington.
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Seeing Is Never Believing in ‘You Can See Everything,’ the Brilliant Elizabeth Holmes Doc
Comedian Nathan Fielder moves in with the disgraced tech star right before she heads to prison in this documentary he codirected with Lance Oppenheim.
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Nest: A Fall 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
Revisit architect-designed houses from the ’70s and a home hand-built in the ’80s, check in on the housing market, and meet the proprietors of Dwellness, all in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Fall 2026
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Kids VT Editor’s Note: School Spirit
Cathy Resmer previews the Back-to-School issue, written, in part, by Vermont high school and college students interested in journalism.
Kids VT Back to School • 2026
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