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Scott Says Vermont Will Prioritize Local Media When Purchasing Advertisements
The governor instructed state departments to give preference to local print, digital, radio and television stations whenever that is feasible.
Howard Center to Expand Services With New Federal Designation
A new federal designation will allow Howard Center to expand its mental health and substance-abuse services.
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Vermont Towns Try Different Ways to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Amid Vermont’s housing crunch, more communities are debating how much housing should be reserved for tourists rather than year-round residents.
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Stuck in Vermont: Touring Todd Hanley’s Daylily Garden in Richmond
Episode 772: Hanley grows about 300 colorful varieties of daylilies, and most of them are hybrids that he created. Eva Sollberger got a garden tour.
Study: Lesions on Lake Memphremagog Fish Are a Transmissible Form of Cancer
A study that UVM researchers published in the journal ‘Nature’ concludes that black spots are caused by a form of cancer that the fish can catch…
Bolton Valley Begins Construction on New Housing at Resort
The new slope-side neighborhood will feature 16 one- to two-bedroom condos and 16 three- to four-bedroom townhouses. Construction is underway.
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Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff
Kevin Bloom, 32, has no experience in law enforcement but wants to change how the sheriff’s office operates. Incumbent Dan Gamelin believes voters trust him to…
Concerns Mount Over Young Riders Operating E-Bikes and E-Motos
An uptick in alarming behavior has prompted towns to spread awareness about the risks of e-bike and e-motos and, in some cases, crack down on unsafe…
New Vermont Facility Turns Human Bodies Into Soil
The Whitingham center offers an eco-friendly way to decompose the body of a loved one into a cubic yard of soil that you can use.
Burlington Celebrates Opening of Newly Constructed Main Street
The completion of the disruptive project has been a relief to city officials, business owners and those who use the major thoroughfare.
FBI Most Wanted Suspect Captured in Alburgh
Nitish Kaushal could face a life sentence for his alleged involvement in extortion, kidnappings, murders, and international drug and weapons trafficking.
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Plans to Shut Down by End of Year
In addition to its global work, the foundation provided $600,000 worth of annual funding to Vermont-based causes.
Ways and Means
As Political Discourse Craters, ‘The Vermont Way’ Largely Persists
This final installment in our “Ways & Means” series considers whether the Vermont legislature’s tradition of civility and compromise can endure.
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Local Shipwreck Hunters Capture Stunning Images of Their Finds
Gary and Ellen Lefebvre have turned their underwater surveys into vivid and beautiful images that bring the history of Lake Champlain to the surface.
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Self-Serve Cottage Bakeries Bring Treats to Vermont Roadsides
Farmstands are not just for zucchini and eggs. Here are five home-based bakers crafting sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls and cookies worth stopping for.
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Former 99 Neighbors MC maari Reconciles With His Past
The rapper and producer goes almost full DIY on his new album, welcoming back his old bandmates for a nostalgic record that still looks to the future.
On the Beat: Ramblin’ On in the O.N.E.
Burlington’s annual neighborhood party is back. Plus new music from Cricket Blue, Chin Ho! and NasteeLuvzYou.
Album Review: Freddie Losambe, ‘Homeboy Megachurch’
The Burlington rapper’s latest is a sonically erudite record, moving in and out of ethereal cloud rap, classic boom-bap beats and even non-hip-hop styles.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns the Title of ‘Epic’
Real locations and practical effects give the IMAX-shot film an immersive power, summoning a world of monsters, magic and foreboding.
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Nest: A Summer 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From DIY interior design to hiring a contractor, planting trees to paring your possessions, read all about it in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Summer 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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