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Burlington Democrat Ben Traverse to Run for Mayor
Traverse, the city council president, was long rumored to have aspirations for the city’s highest office.
Feds Target Vermont Protesters Under New Rule
The charges stem from several sit-in protests earlier this year at the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Williston.
Troubled Waters: Lake Champlain Cleanup
Despite $928 Million Spent, Lake Champlain Cleanup Is Falling Behind
Vermont is halfway into a 20-year project to address toxic algae blooms. But the results are mixed, and the problem has worsened in some spots.
Mandated Audit of Lake Champlain Cleanup Efforts Was Never Done
Lawmakers knew the project was expensive and sought an outside evaluation. But no firms stepped up, and lawmakers moved on to other concerns.
From the Publisher: Water Rescue
In a yearlong collaboration with ProPublica, Seven Days is probing why nearly $1 billion in spending has not dramatically improved Lake Champlain’s water quality.
The ‘Troubled Waters’ series is researched and written through ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, in which the award-winning investigatory nonprofit is teaming up with Seven Days on a yearlong project. To help guide our reporting, share your Lake Champlain algae bloom stories.
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What percentage of registered Vermonters voted in the midterm elections?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Democrats Regain Supermajority in Vermont Legislature
Tuesday’s blue wave largely erased Republican gains from 2024 and restored the Democrats’ veto-proof supermajority.
Neighbor Dispute Over Old Brick Store Roils Charlotte
The beloved general store is thriving. That’s created problems for the homeowners next door.
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A Ritual of Remembrance at ‘Day of the Dead’ Event
About 100 people gathered in Middlebury for the Mexican holiday, which included a mass and procession to celebrate their deceased loved ones
A Trolley Tour of Burlington Caters to the Deaf Community
The goal of the November 6 event is to improve accessibility, raise awareness and break down barriers for those who cannot hear.
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Wins Sixth Term
The governor defeated Amanda Janoo in one of the closest races since Scott first won election in 2016.
Gray Ousts Rodgers to Reclaim Lieutenant Governor Post
Democrat Molly Gray withstood a barrage of attacks from incumbent Republican LG John Rodgers.
It’s Election Day. We’ll Have Top State Results Right Here.
Go vote! Polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Come back to sevendaysvt.com for the results of top statewide races.
Final UNH Poll Shows Janoo With Lead Over Gov. Scott
As of Friday, some 140,000 Vermonters had already turned in ballots. Polls are open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Federal Election Monitors to Visit Polls in Burlington
A pair of federal monitors in plain clothes intends to visit all eight polling places in Burlington on Election Day.
Gubernatorial Candidates Prepare for a Mad Dash to the Finish
Gov. Phil Scott and challenger Amanda Janoo are planning events around the state before polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Vermont Inks Deal to Explore Nova Scotia Wind Power
The clean power could be routed to New England through Highgate should the proposal come to fruition.
Gen Zero
Expecting Trouble: Vermonters Are Losing Local Birth Centers
As hospitals pull back, people are traveling farther for services — and confronting what’s lost when a community lacks essential care
Interested in the ramifications of Vermont’s declining youth population?
→ Arts + Culture
Spectacular Spectacular 2026: Vermont’s Youth Talent Show
Cheer on Vermont’s rising stars as they showcase their talents on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
→ Food + Drink
Northeast Kingdom Potato Specializes in the Humble Spud
On a historic Guildhall farm, Matt Linehan grows 30 kinds of potatoes for chefs, stores, schools and food shelves while still digging out from flood debt.
→ Music + Nightlife
Joe Agnello Comes Into His Own on Latest Solo Record
The Burlington singer and guitarist has made a career of channeling other musicians. His new record as Joe Something offers a glimpse of the real thing.
On the Beat: Music Awards and Political Beef
In this week’s news: Vermonters face off in the New England Music Awards, the Dead Shakers want to fight Miro Weinberger, and Allison Fay contemplates the end.
Album Review: Cady Ternity, ‘Chatoyance’
The Northfield indie-rock band’s new release is a dense, heady record that shape-shifts, glimmers and refuses to be categorized.
→ On Screen
Movie Review: Laika’s Stop-Motion Animation ‘Wildwood’
Studio Laika’s stop-motion animation weaves Decemberists front man Colin Meloy’s novel into a spellbinding epic with an ornery heroine.
At the Movies
→ Home + Design
Nest: A Fall 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
Revisit architect-designed houses from the ’70s and a home hand-built in the ’80s, check in on the housing market, and meet the proprietors of Dwellness, all in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Fall 2026
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Kids VT Editor’s Note: School Spirit
Cathy Resmer previews the Back-to-School issue, written, in part, by Vermont high school and college students interested in journalism.
Kids VT Back to School • 2026
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