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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 ·
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Student Commutes 5 Hours by Bus and Bike to Reach Class
Brad Hubbs travels 75 miles twice a week via three buses and a bike to attend CCV in Winooski—without ever owning a car.
Noah Sullivan ·
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.
Diego Bello ·
News
Vermont Community Providers Fill Substance Use Treatment Gaps
As private providers exit Vermont, community organizations expand outreach and medication-assisted treatment to protect people in recovery from dangerous disruptions.
Amara Okafor ·
News
Vermont Bill H.606 Would Tighten Gun Laws in the State
Vermont's House Judiciary Committee advanced H.606 along party lines, a bill targeting gun theft, machine guns, and mental health-related firearm restrictions.
Noah Sullivan ·
News
Vermont EV Mileage Fee: What Drivers Need to Know
Vermont lawmakers are advancing a 1.4 cents-per-mile fee for EV drivers, estimated to cost the average driver about $154 annually to fund road repairs.
Noah Sullivan ·
News
Vermont Panel Pushes to Renegotiate $21.5M Abraxas Contract
Vermont's House Human Services Committee urges renegotiation of a $21.5M contract with Abraxas Youth Services amid abuse allegations in Pennsylvania.
Amara Okafor ·
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Rodolphe 'Rod' James Vallee, 88, Dies in Georgia, Vermont
Rod Vallee, a beloved Franklin County businessman and conservationist who built the Maplefields brand, died peacefully at home on March 12, 2026.
Sofia Martinez ·
News
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.
Diego Bello ·
News
Federal Government Investigates Vermont's Abortion Mandate
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating Vermont's abortion coverage mandate, giving the state 20 days to respond to federal scrutiny.
Avery Chen ·
News
ICE Activity in South Burlington Sparks Protest on Dorset St
Around 150 protesters formed a human chain outside a South Burlington home as ICE agents conducted an immigration enforcement operation on Dorset Street.
Zoe Kim ·
News
Ashley Andreas: Green Building, Housing Advocacy & Lifelong Learning
Hartford Selectboard member Ashley Andreas overcame poverty and setbacks to find her passion in environmental building and community advocacy.
Zoe Kim ·
News
Vermont House Passes Bill to Sue Federal Agents for Civil Rights
Vermont's House passed H.849, allowing residents to sue federal agents for civil rights violations, following a tense ICE standoff in South Burlington.
Ravi Patel ·
News
Vermont Bill to Expand Optometrist Scope of Practice
Vermont's S.64 proposes letting optometrists perform advanced procedures, sparking fierce debate between eye care professions in the Senate Health Committee.
Avery Chen ·
News
Vermont Prisons Accused of Blocking Immigration Lawyers
Immigration attorneys say Vermont corrections officials have restricted access to detainees, raising concerns about fair legal representation in deportation cases.
Amara Okafor ·
News
Vermont Voices on Greenland: Wonder, Climate & Empire
Vermont journalist Adam Federman and artist Rob Reynolds discuss Greenland's transformation from Arctic wonder to geopolitical prize amid Trump's annexation threats.
Liam White ·
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Rural Medicare Patients Pay More at Critical Access Hospitals
Vermont rural Medicare patients pay higher out-of-pocket costs at critical access hospitals than at larger facilities for identical services, sparking calls for reform.
Emma Greene ·
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Loralee Tester: Vermont Land Policy Excludes Rural Communities
Northeast Kingdom Chamber director Loralee Tester argues Vermont's land-use laws condescend to and exclude the rural communities they claim to protect.
Sofia Martinez ·
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.
Diego Bello ·