Culture
Vermont's First Black Female Police Chief Retires
Norma Hardy, Vermont's first Black female police chief, retires after rebuilding Brattleboro's department and launching innovative public safety programs.
Diego Bello
Arts & Culture Reporter
Diego Bello is a junior from Miami, Florida, a Cuban-American double majoring in English and Film Studies. An aspiring critic who sees art and culture as deeply political, he brings a playful, witty voice to his coverage of arts, entertainment, sports, and cultural events on campus and in the Upper Valley.
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Culture
Thousands Join 'No Kings Day' Protests Across Vermont
Around 10,000 rallied at Vermont's Statehouse while thousands more joined 50 events statewide, part of 3,000+ nationwide anti-Trump demonstrations.
Culture
Vermont Alt-Weekly Letters Capture a Community in 2026
From ICE raids to small plates and AI ethics, Vermont readers' letters to their alt-weekly reveal a community deeply engaged with local and national issues.
Culture
Ben & Jerry's Fight to Break Free From Unilever
Ben Cohen is waging a legal battle to reclaim Ben & Jerry's from Unilever, threatening the brand's identity and progressive political independence.
Culture
Vermont Judges Hire Lobbyists for Legislative Retention Votes
Vermont Superior Court Judge Rachel Malone hired a lobbyist to secure reappointment after the Judicial Retention Committee declined to recommend her.
Culture
Rural Vermonters Push Back Against Act 250 Land Reforms
Rural Vermont residents rallied at the Statehouse demanding lawmakers repeal or delay Act 181 reforms they say block development on their private land.
Culture
Burlington City Council Questions Chief Over ICE Raid
Burlington's interim police chief defended his officers before city council over their role in a controversial South Burlington ICE raid that injured protesters.
Culture
Vermont Senate Backs Incremental Health Care Cost Reforms
Vermont's Senate Health Committee unanimously advances two bills targeting hospital pricing and primary care to ease crushing insurance premium costs.
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Vermont Town Meeting Turnout vs November Elections
Vermont leads the nation in November voter turnout at 71%, yet town meeting participation rarely tops 20%. John Bossange asks why locals skip local votes.
Culture
Vermont Rep. Bob Hooper to Resign After Sexual Harassment Probe
Vermont State Rep. Bob Hooper plans to resign after a House panel found he violated sexual harassment rules, as Democrats demand his immediate departure.
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Freedom of Information Day: Support a Free Press
Freedom of Information Day kicks off Sunshine Week, highlighting the vital role of public records access and independent journalism in democracy.
News
Vermont Ski Lift Workers Lack Extreme Weather Protections
Vermont ski lift workers face harsh conditions with little protection as the Extreme Weather Worker Protection Act stalls and VOSHA complaints go largely unaddressed.