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Defense Expert: Eaton Was Psychotic When He Shot Three Men
Jason Eaton, who is standing trial for the attempted murder of three Palestinian men, “was operating under the delusional belief that this was a legal, authorized action,” according to the key defense witness.
Barre School Budget Fails for Third Time
Now the school board will need to make further cuts to try and create a spending plan that voters will approve.
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Burlington Is Poised to Elect Newbies to the Vermont House
As seasoned leaders step down, a slate of fresh faces appears headed to Montpelier. Can they deliver for a troubled Queen City?
AOE Instructs School Boards to Hire Superintendents for One Year Only
Citing the education transformation under way, Vermont’s secretary of education told school boards that they can only hire temporary leaders.
Tina Friml Comes Home to Record Her Debut Standup Special
The ascendant Vermont-born comedian will tape her first one-hour special at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury next month.
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Richmond Shop Creates Connection With Pen Pal Program
Hey June stationery shop and letterpress studio facilitates an old-fashioned letter-writing exchange with people around the world.
From the Publisher: Out and About
From performing arts to whoopie pie festivals, the Seven Days community events calendar is the best place to find out what’s going on in Vermont.
Vermont Officials Relieved by Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots
The ruling was a relief for state election officials, who are preparing to mail ballots to all eligible registered voters by October 1.
UVM Health to Eliminate 199 Positions Amid Growing Financial Pressure
The latest round of cuts comes one day after state regulators imposed new limits on commercial revenue and reimbursement rates at UVM Health’s Vermont hospitals.
Palestinian Shooting Victims Testify on First Day of Jason Eaton’s Trial
The case will likely come down to the testimony of psychiatric experts, who disagree about whether Eaton was legally sane at the time of the crime.
Vermont Regulators Order Hospital Price Cuts; UVM Hit Hardest
The Green Mountain Care Board approved budgets for all 14 hospitals, including a 4.4 percent cut to UVM Medical Center’s commercial prices.
Rep. Sibilia Files Disclosure Complaint Against Koch Group
Sibilia has asked Attorney General Charity Clark to investigate spending by Americans for Prosperity.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Reverses Plan to Close Birthing Center
The financially struggling hospital in southeastern Vermont says it will preserve maternity care while pursuing a plan to make the service sustainable.
News Quiz: How many school districts in Vermont have yet to pass a budget for this school year?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Gen Zero
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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VSO Opens Season With Charity and Sylvia Tribute
The orchestra’s Flynn program features “Summerland,” a new work based on the story of two women who lived openly as a couple in 19th-century Weybridge.
→ Food + Drink
First Bite: The Harborvale in Burlington Could Make Waves
More than just good for a hotel, the new restaurant from Westport Hospitality executive chef Doug Paine is inspired by the lake — and serving great…
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Tina Friml Comes Home to Record Her Debut Standup Special
The ascendant Vermont-born comedian will tape her first one-hour special at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury next month.
Cricket Blue Get Philosophical About Death on New Album
Burlington chamber-folk duo Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith turn serious about mortality on a sprawling double album called “Sweet Animal.”
On the Beat: Grand Point North Festival Returns to Burlington
In this week’s music news: Grace Potter’s waterfront festival is back. Plus, there’s a new jazz fest in Middlebury, and Rico James drops a hip-hop video game.
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Coasts Through a Lackluster Plot on Witchy Vibes
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprise their roles as sister witches in Susanne Bier’s legacy sequel to the 1998 cult hit.
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Nest: A Summer 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From DIY interior design to hiring a contractor, planting trees to paring your possessions, read all about it in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Summer 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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