Even more mail delays, explained: How two quiet USPS changes are reshaping delivery in Vermont
Critics say changes could ripple outward — delaying bills, legal mail, prescriptions and mail-in ballots
More than a dozen athletes with Vermont ties named to U.S. Olympic team
Skiers will represent the state in Alpine, biathlon, cross-country and freestyle events at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
As child care growth gains momentum across Vermont, some regions lag behind
In one Franklin County community, “everyone’s got a story” about child care, a parent said.
Copley Hospital workers vote to reaffirm union
The vote, which was held after 30% of union members brought a petition, was 73-38 to maintain the union, a slightly wider margin of support than the initial vote to form the union in 2024.
New specialty license plate would feature Vermont Green FC’s logo
Most of the revenue generated from sales of the plate would go to a state fund supporting environmental sustainability and outdoor recreation initiatives.
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Howard Center to end program that provides clean syringes
The Burlington social services center says it is working to transition the service to other local providers, though no successor has been named yet.
What comes after climate fights? Better numbers, lawmakers say
Lawmakers push for improved data collection on greenhouse gas emissions to meet statewide requirements to cut carbon.
Early numbers show many Vermonters dropping their insurance for 2026
The new reality of marketplace insurance without federal subsidies may leave Vermonters feeling like, “I have insurance and I can’t afford to use it,” state health care advocate Mike Fisher said.
Here’s where Vermont shelters are opening to help in extreme cold
We made a map of shelter locations with information on how to use them.
Young Writers Project: ‘Smile’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Smile,” by Jordan Kramer, 15, of Hinesburg. Artwork is “Self-Portrait,” by Ramsey Davis, 16, of Wolcott.
Freeze first, then bury: Vermont prepares for one-two combo of coldest temps and heaviest snow this winter
The National Weather Service is predicting between 8 inches of snow in the north part of the state and 12 to 18 inches in the south and central Vermont.
Midwives plan birth center for Central Vermont, community invited to weigh in
A state law passed last May cleared the way for freestanding centers, establishing a licensing system and requiring insurers to cover their services.
How a middle-schooler got the Vermont Senate to upgrade its seating
Vermont’s state senators lounge in cushy, black leather. But the legislative pages who aid them on the floor have long had to settle for less.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Amy Spear and Megan Sullivan: Vermont trails the nation
Our state must act now, guided by data, employers and long-term planning.
Dan Petherbridge: Stop treating camps like a cash cow
Second homes already pay more, and squeezing them further won’t solve Vermont’s education crisis.
Peter Welch: The perils and promise of ‘America First’
President Trump’s “America First” agenda is undoing decades of U.S. leadership, alliances and global trust.
Bob Warrington: Controlled burns protect Vermont’s air
Responsible forest management can reduce smoke, carbon emissions and wildfire risk.
Economic development leader denies embezzling as court records reveal new details of probe
Melissa Bounty was charged with stealing more than $70,000 from the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation to pay for personal expenses, such as buying meals at restaurants and renting luxury vehicles.
Brattleboro hospital nurses threaten strike amid budget woes
The Federation of Nurses union is upset Brattleboro Memorial Hospital pulled a set of proposed raises from contract talks after projecting a $14.5 million annual operating shortfall.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
Temps to plummet as bitter cold front approaches, prompting emergency shelters to open
An arctic front is predicted to drop temperatures to their lowest point of the season so far, according to the National Weather Service.
