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Prominent Cannabis Company Accused of Illegal Sales
The owners of Forbins Finest were illegally growing cannabis at a Northfield home and selling it on the black market, according to regulators.
Stephen R. Bissette Named Vermont Cartoonist Laureate
The Windsor artist who cocreated ‘The Saga of the Swamp Thing’ receives his official appointment at the Statehouse next month.
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All the Rivers Raises the Voices of Vermont Immigrants
Featuring 20 musicians from 10 countries, the Burlington band led by Avi Salloway aims to foster cultural understanding during a fraught time for immigrants.
Press Forward Vermont Advances Effort to Strengthen Local News
A national philanthropic effort launched locally as Press Forward Vermont and led by the Vermont Community Foundation aims to strengthen newsroom sustainability.
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Community Activist Grossman Launches Bid for Vermont Senate
Joanna Grossman has run campaigns for other candidates. Now she’s running herself for a seat representing the Chittenden-Southeast district.
VTDigger Editor-in-Chief Announces Her Departure
Amid union strife, Geeta Anand said she will leave the online news outlet in June after one year on the job. Veteran journo Sue Allen will…
News Quiz: How many school budgets did not pass on Town Meeting Day this year?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Most Vermont Communities Pass Their School Budgets
Eighty-nine school budgets were approved this year, and 19 were rejected, with 12 yet to be voted on.
Trump’s Policies Complicate the Lives of Foreign Students
Some students who had planned to come to Vermont could not get visas. Those who are here say they are treading carefully.
Proposal to Construct Giant Battery in Vergennes Runs into Resistance
The company proposing the battery says it’s safe, but neighbors are raising concerns over the potential fire risks.
Burlington Voters Approve 5-Cent Tax Increase, Other Ballot Items
Voters also approved the school budget, stipends for school board members, and a charter change to codify the racial equity office.
Burlington Democrats Keep Council Majority as Incumbents Win
Democratic Ward 7 Councilor Evan Litwin won reelection, as did Progressive Ward 8 Councilor Marek Broderick in Burlington’s only two contested races on Tuesday.
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Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do Events in and Around Vermont, March 11-18
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including planetary party Astronomy Day at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
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Three Québec Abbeys to Visit for Food, Fun and Spiritual Nourishment
Current and former religious communities scattered across Québec offer fascinating reasons to visit: culinary experiences, historical tours and outdoor recreation.
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Body of Work: A Dance Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto
Dancer Michael Sakamoto on “time/life/beauty,” his collaboration with DJ Spooky that fuses hip-hop and butoh to honor the late Japanese musical innovator.
On the Beat: New Music From Glenn Weyant, Ordh and More
Soundscape artist Glenn Weyant hears helicopters; Green Mountain expats team up for a homecoming show; and Brattleboro metal band Ordh unleash a ferocious debut.
Reviewing Three Albums by Vermont Musicians
We pressed play on a trio of new releases from Vermont artists: soft rocker Robin Gottfried, folk newcomer Allie Bourgeois and the enigma that is WiseAcres.
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A Walk on the Wild Side Turns Surprisingly Sweet and Touching in ‘Pillion’
An awkward young man follows a handsome biker into a BDSM subculture in director Harry Lighton’s award-winning debut.
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Vershire Couple Wins HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’
Through a $150K renovation, the couple’s Orange County home, the “Mishmosh Hodgepodge,” transformed into a stylish mountaintop dream house.
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Explore Your 2026 Vermont Summer Camp Options
Browse 50+ Vermont camps and schools for kids and families on campfindervt.com
Kids VT Camp Guide • 2026
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