Vermont organizations merge accessible recreation and conservation goals in ‘first-of-its-kind’ outdoor center in Rochester
“We hope it’s a space for everybody and all the populations of people that we serve. We could do some really fun and creative adventure and learning there,” Vermont Adaptive’s executive director said.
Candidates to lead Vermont National Guard say they’d resign if facing unlawful order
Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post as some guard members are deployed under a controversial Trump administration directive.
Final Reading: Facing growing uncertainty, Vermont food assistance leaders seek new funds. Lawmakers say money is tight.
The head of the House agriculture committee said that while hunger is “becoming more and more critical,” he’s constantly reminded there’s “not a lot of wiggle room” in this year’s budget.
Champlain Valley schools face federal investigation over transgender athlete policy
Student and advocacy groups are pushing back on what they see as further federal attacks on trans youth.
Ryan McLaren, former top aide to Peter Welch, enters lieutenant governor race
The Essex Junction resident will face one-time Lt. Gov. Molly Gray in the Democratic primary for the state’s second highest office.
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Vermont Conversation: Cartoonist Alison Bechdel on hope, humor, and ‘waking up’ in dark times
“Who can draw when the world is burning?” the Vermont author asks in her new graphic novel, “Spent.”
New plan for Vermont homelessness would largely end the use of motel rooms
The bipartisan bill would also cover travel for people experiencing homelessness to leave Vermont if they have ties to another state.
Drought cost Vermont farmers $15.9M
The majority of Vermont farmers claim 2025 was the worst drought they’d ever seen. Now, agricultural advocates are asking the state to fiscally support farmers facing climate extremes.
Gov. Scott’s $75 million property tax buydown could become bargaining chip in budget talks
The governor is proposing to use the annual budget tuneup as a vehicle for a proposal to use surplus revenue to blunt this year’s projected property tax increase.
Vermont school bus companies are hard to come by. The lack of competition is causing transportation costs to rise.
Private equity firms have in recent years bought out some of the few school transportation companies available to school districts, sparking worries among advocates.
Final Reading: Should Vermont end its first-of-a-kind PCB testing program in schools?
“The bottom line is, if we’re going to do this, we’ve got to put our money where our mouth is, and say we’re going to pay for everything,” the House Education Committee chair said.
Senators interrogate Vermont Supreme Court nominee about prosecuting on behalf of Trump
“I was doing my job even though it was unpopular,” said Michael Drescher, the former top federal prosecutor in the state for the last year.
Activists target ICE digital surveillance site in Williston
Over the last two months, activists have increased their actions against an ICE office in the White Cap Business Park.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Kayce Bradley: Stop attacking our independent schools
We need a mix of public and independent schools to meet students’ diverse needs.
Loralee Tester: Kindness can’t fix a state in crisis
We are falling behind in ways that directly affect how people live, work and raise families.
Brian Bloomfield: Equity means giving the shorter kid a stool
The question for Vermonters is not whether inclusion matters, but how we will sustain it.
Marv Greenberg: Fact-finding travel to Israel isn’t unethical
Our legislators should be allowed to see for themselves what’s happening on the ground.
Signed, sealed, delayed: Montpelier Post Office struggles with long wait times — again
The Montpelier post office is facing a staffing shortage on four of its delivery lines.
Final Reading: Christina Nolan, Vermont Supreme Court hopeful, explains why she brought a gun to court
Gov. Phil Scott’s nominees for the Vermont Supreme Court faced questions from senators about their background and how they see the state’s court as a safeguard against executive actions.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge
State health officials say it’s not too late to get a vaccine to protect against the worst impacts of the illness.
