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How Migrant Justice Built a Movement On and Off the Farm
Migrant Justice formed after a young farmworker’s death on the job. Now it’s leading Vermont’s resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Scott Signs Ban on Toxic Herbicide Paraquat
Vermont farmers use only a limited amount of the herbicide, but it has links to Parkinson’s disease.
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Staff Say Burlington Childcare Center Expanded Too Quickly
The suspension of ONE Arts Community School marks the latest blow to Burlington’s already fragile childcare ecosystem, which has, in recent months, lost a total of…
Ghana’s New Legal Cannabis Market Uses Vermont as Its Model
As the West African nation legalizes hemp production, its industry advocates seek business expertise in the Green Mountain State.
Prescribed Burning Proposed for Addison County Forest
Federal officials are drafting a plan that would renew oak woodlands for the diverse plants and animals that depend on it.
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Do You Value Local Reporting on Immigration?
Report for America corps member Lucy Tompkins is Seven Days’ immigration reporter. If you appreciate her eyewitness reporting, please help us fund her beat.
Housing Planned for Property Near Burlington’s Pine Street Barge Canal
The proposal includes 112 units across two four-story buildings, along with commercial space on the ground floor.
Lawmakers Are Closing In on a Package to Reform Education in Vermont
The governor’s concession on mandatory mergers cleared the way for a legislative deal and possible adjournment.
Vermont Lawmakers Advance Limits on AI in Mental Health Care
In an in effort to protect patients and mental health providers, lawmakers approved one of Vermont’s first efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in health care.
Lawmakers, Scott Hammer Out Tentative Education Reform Deal
A compromise proposal came together on Friday as legislators try to wrap up a session that has already gone into overtime.
News Quiz: Several Vermonters were sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to what?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
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Vermont’s Lawmakers Push Big Ideas — but Struggle to Fund Them
Legislators pass laws to strengthen education, environmental protections and more. Just one thing is lacking: the money to do the work.
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A Vermont Men’s Horseshoe League Marks 50 Years
The Sharon Horseshoe League is one of the longest-running in the state, which is a testament to camaraderie and the staying power of the old-fashioned pastime.
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Poorhouse Pies’ New Cambridge Café Is Deliciously Cozy
The bakery and caterer outgrew its Underhill shop, so owner Suzanne Tomlinson added a second spot with on-site dining, a more-than-pie menu and a huge kitchen.
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Musical-Comedy Duo Otto & Astrid Film in Vermont
The “German” punk rockers, who are actually Australian comedians, travel to Burlington to shoot a pilot for a new “reality” TV series.
Reviewing Six New Records From Vermont Musicians
Take a spin through recent local albums by Invisible Homes, Konflik, Moondogs and others. Their tracks range from pop to hip-hop to experimental music.
The Sounds of Summer: A Guide to Outdoor Music in the Green Mountains
From major music festivals to summer-long concert series, here’s a selection of the best local listening happening around Vermont this summer.
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Boots Riley’s Fashion Send-Up ‘I Love Boosters’ Has Bustle and Bite
Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige and Keke Palmer play populist shoplifters out to ruin a bombastic tycoon in a timely but frenetic socialist satire.
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Nest: A Spring 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From Burlington investor activity to budget-conscious building in Waitsfield, see what’s shaping Vermont homes in the new issue of Nest.
Nest • Spring 2026
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The 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Makes Learning Civics Fun
Attention teachers and caregivers: Kids in grades K-8 can learn about civics and win prizes by completing fun activities this summer
Kids VT Summer Fun • 2026
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