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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 food near it.
“The Big Cheese” Spotlights Jasper Hill Farm’s Lilith Spencer
The new documentary follows a scrappy U.S. cheesemonger team aiming to be world champions. Spencer chatted ahead of a Burlington Vermont Cheese Week screening.
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Crumbs: Misery Loves Co. and River Run Breakfast News; Chico’s Closes
In Winooski, Misery is serving small plates and drinks with longer hours. River Run breakfast returns to Plainfield. Chico’s Tacos & Bar shuts in Montpelier.
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.
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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.
Changes at Burlington’s City Hall Park Aimed at Disrupting Bad Behavior
The downtown green space has been the focus of much attention during the ongoing public safety debate in the Queen City.
Barre Will Try to Pass a School Budget for the Third Time
The district is the last in Vermont without an approved budget. It is also among the lowest-spending in the state.
Is Any Town Willing to Host a 100-Bed Homeless Shelter?
South Burlington pushed back on a proposal for a shelter on Williston Road. Now the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is looking elsewhere.
Absent State Action, Vermont Towns Move to Block Data Centers
Even though most agree that enormous data centers won’t be developed in Vermont, some towns aren’t taking any chances.
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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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, September 16-23
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash at Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe.
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Kismayo Kitchen Closes in BTV; Property Gets FEMA Buyout
The at-risk building housing the popular Somali American spot, originally opened by Ahmed Omar and then operated by his widow, is now set for demolition.
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Soundbites: Farewell, Radio Bean
A stiff insurance bill has brought low the Burlington club that has served as an indie-music hub for over 25 years. What comes next is anyone’s guess.
On the Beat: Big Pond Improv Festival Splashes Down
Get your “Yes, and…” on at Vermont Comedy Club this weekend. Plus, Brewster River Jam Fest finalizes its lineup, and new music from Bow Thayer and Ruminations.
Album Review: Lily Seabird, ‘Lightspheres on Their Way’
The Burlington singer-songwriter turns up her amp on an album that looks for light in the darkness.
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Lola Petticrew Is ‘Furious’ in Hulu’s Addictive New Noir Series
A serial killer and the troubled cop hunting her have way too much in common in this surprisingly substantial take on the “female rage” trend.
At the Movies
→ Home + Design
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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