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John Killacky, Former Flynn Director and State Legislator, Dies at 74
A dogged defender of artistic freedom, Killacky died from metastatic prostate cancer on November 2.
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U.S.-Canada Tensions Threaten Vermont Border Towns’ Historic Ties
Communities and residents in northern Vermont and Québec have long enjoyed close relationships. Those bonds are coming undone.
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World Famous Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum Opens in Wilder
Maggie Cassidy’s collection of whimsical tableware outgrew her kitchen, so she decided to display it in a tiny windowed trolley for all to see.
B.U. Pub Gets New Owners — and a Remodel — in Colchester
Also known as the B.U. Emporium, the dive on Porters Point Road has been a locals’ bar since the 1970s. The Oliveira family will keep its…
Final UNH Poll Shows Janoo With Lead Over Gov. Scott
As of Friday, some 140,000 Vermonters had already turned in ballots. Polls are open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Federal Election Monitors to Visit Polls in Burlington
A pair of federal monitors in plain clothes intends to visit all eight polling places in Burlington on Election Day.
Gubernatorial Candidates Prepare for a Mad Dash to the Finish
Gov. Phil Scott and challenger Amanda Janoo are planning events around the state before polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
News Quiz: How much has average rainfall increased in Vermont since 1900?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, November 4-11
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the dark and vibey Serial Killer Speakeasy at Flynn Space in Burlington.
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Glazed Donuts’ New Essex Café to Replace Leo & Co.
The doughnut maker aims to open Glazed Café next month. Leo & Co. owner Kayla Silver confirmed her Essex wine biz, Salt & Bubbles, is also…
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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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