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Senate President Baruth Won’t Seek Reelection
Baruth said 20 years of public service, including nearly 16 in the Senate, made now the right time for him to step aside.
Burlington Company Helps Topple Trump’s Tariffs
The CEO of Terry Precision Cycling called the Supreme Court decision a “great moment for America and small companies.”
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Vermont’s School Enrollment Is Dropping at an Alarming Rate
The demographic drop-off in public schools has led to a steep rise in the cost of educating Vermont’s children and, in turn, higher property taxes, prompting state leaders to push for reform.
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Judge Releases Steven Tendo From ICE Custody
Tendo was detained by immigration agents in Shelburne earlier this month and was being held in New Hampshire pending deportation.
News Quiz: What animal was confirmed to be rabid after it bit a resident in Strafford?
Answer this question and seven others in our weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
‘Hank’ Harder Named as New Vermont Guard Leader
Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder was elected to the top military post.
Activists Demand Welch Reverse His Vote on Federal Forests Bill
Members of Standing Trees are upset that Sen. Peter Welch voted in favor of the Fix Our Forests Act. They hope to change his mind.
Progressives Hope to Gain Power on Burlington City Council
Democrats’ advantage on the body has allowed them to pass measures over objections from the Progressives, who hold just five of 12 seats.
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Charlotte Author Wins National Jewish Book Award
Jack Fairweather’s biography, ‘The Prosecutor,’ recounts the courageous life of Fritz Bauer, a Jewish judge who put on trial Germans complicit in the Holocaust.
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Downtown City Market Closed for the Day After Shoplifting Incident
The co-op’s South Winooski Avenue store closed on February 18 following an attempted shoplifting incident the previous day involving the assault of four individuals.
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A Road Map to Burlington’s Electronic Music Scene
Need help navigating the EDM world? Start with these highlights of the local scene, from Sunday Night Mass to artists like Willverine and Kate Kush.
Album Review: Evan Jennison, ‘Standing Next to Nothing’
On his debut LP, the Addison County musical prodigy enlists the help of his mentors, including members of the Grift, moe. and Cabinet.
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Announces Opening, Closing Shows
The fest opens on June 3 with “The Beat Beneath Us,” a tribute to jazz drummer Max Roach featuring dancers Ronald K. Brown and Savion Glover.
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Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Is All Glam, No Grit
While the reworking of Emily Brontë’s classic is a feast for the eyes, it strips out most of the novel’s substance in favor of florid romantic…
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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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