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Waterbury Battery Firms Transform as Power Demands Surge
Kore Power is getting bought out, and NOMAD is going public.
Youth-Led Clubhouse Commons to Open in Montpelier
A multipurpose hangout spot run by and for youths is set to open later this summer at 4 Langdon Street, the former home of Bent Nails…
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Race For Top Prosecutor Asks, What Does Accountability Look Like?
Bram Kranichfeld says he should be Chittenden County’s next state’s attorney. Reform-minded incumbent Sarah George objects.
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News Quiz: What did superstar singer-songwriter Noah Kahan ask fans to stop doing?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
School Board Backs CVU Artificial Turf Field Project
The Champlain Valley School District board vote came after field opponents raised environmental and human health concerns.
State Program Has Fixed Housing for Hundreds of Farmworkers
The initiative launched after advocates and researchers sounded the alarm about the dismal living conditions for some Vermont farmworkers.
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Residents Frustrated by the Pace of Environmental Cleanups
Illegal dumping is reported regularly in Vermont. Cleaning it up can be a costly, time-consuming process
From the Publisher: Press On!
As the world has digitized, the act of bringing a free, handcrafted newspaper to the people every week feels revolutionary. Here’s why.
Milton Woman Competes in Transplant Games After Organ Donation
After receiving a double-lung transplant, Lara Grell competed alongside hundreds of recipients and donors last month in Denver.
Vermont’s Residential Contractor Registry Aims to Prevent Fraud
To protect homeowners against shady home improvement operators, Vermont created a registry in 2023 designed to help folks seek legal recourse or recoup damages.
Family Sues Vermont and Trooper Over Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Man
The suit argues Vermont State Police escalated instead of deescalated the situation.
Nostalgia Toy Store on Burlington’s Church Street to Close
The short-lived toy store opened in November, shortly after the owners closed Weenies Hot Dogs in the same compact corner storefront.
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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Montréal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Fest Is Nonstop Hilarity
The decades-old, weeklong marathon is as much a draw for audiences as it is for artists looking to make a name in comedy.
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First Bite: Schaefer’s in Richmond Is a Family-Friendly Throwback
Local industry pros John and Courtney Roettinger opened their restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner on June 1. It’s exactly what Richmond was missing.
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Montréal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Fest Is Nonstop Hilarity
The decades-old, weeklong marathon is as much a draw for audiences as it is for artists looking to make a name in comedy.
On the Beat: Rock Books, Lake Concerts and New Singles
A UVM professor takes on the Dead Milkmen in a new book, Lake Morey concerts bring big acts to Fairlee, and Demagg and Ruminations drop new singles.
Album Reviews: Six New Records From Vermont Artists
From Connor Young to All Night Boogie Band, we round up some of Vermont’s newest releases. The tracks span indie pop, jazz and experimental music.
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‘Supergirl’ Is an Edgy, Energetic Character in Search of a Less Tired Movie
The sequel to last year’s ‘Superman’ gives his disaffected cousin, played by Milly Alcock, her own intergalactic adventure.
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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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