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Grace Potter Announces New LP, Grand Point North Lineup
The Waitsfield singer’s new record, ‘Trespasser,’ drops August 21. Grand Point North highlights include Dark Star Orchestra, Portugal. the Man, Dawes and the Devil Makes Three.
In the Vermont House, a Bid to Weaken Conservation Goals Falls Short
The effort failed, but Republicans plan to revisit the issue on the campaign trail.
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Vermont’s Lawmakers Push Big Ideas — but Struggle to Fund Them
Legislators pass laws to strengthen education, environmental protections and more. Just one thing is lacking: the money to do the work.
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News Quiz: An independent report says UVM Health must do what over the next three years?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Stuck in Vermont: Visit ‘Cardtopia,’ an Interactive Cardboard Castle at Highland Center for the Arts
Episode 767: The participatory art installation will be at Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro through the end of July.
Burlington Mayor Says She’s Closed Budget Gap With No Layoffs
The mayor’s plan, which still needs council approval, would save $3 million by eliminating or not immediately filling 27 vacant positions, along with other cuts.
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UVM Faces Enrollment Decline, $12 Million Budget Deficit
The university is projecting a 7 percent decline in undergraduate enrollment next school year, including a 15 percent drop in first-year and transfer students.
Insanity Defense Complicates Prosecution of Jason Eaton
The case has been unusual from the start: A man is accused of shooting three college students as they walked past his Burlington apartment in a…
Vermont Is Designing Simple Homes to Help Speed Construction
A pilot program is meant to help ensure that homes with preapproved designs get green-lighted quickly. The state is seeking input on 10 home plans.
Young Republican Enters Race for State Senate
Javen Sears, a 24-year-old South Burlington native, said he would promote economic growth, affordability and school choice.
House Ed Chair Conlon to Step Down After a Decade at Statehouse
Rep. Peter Conlon (D-Cornwall) said he was ready for a break after navigating the challenging waters of education reform.
Burlington Council Green-Lights Major South End Development
The $100-million first phase of the South End Coordinated Redevelopment plan includes two six-story buildings with 205 apartments.
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Vermont’s Lawmakers Push Big Ideas — but Struggle to Fund Them
Legislators pass laws to strengthen education, environmental protections and more. Just one thing is lacking: the money to do the work.
→ Arts + Culture
Theater Review: ‘White,’ Between the Willows
James Ijames’ fraught dramedy examines the complexities of white privilege through a contemporary prism of race, gender and sexual orientation.
→ Food + Drink
At Neighborhood Noodle in Manchester, It’s Always Ramen Season
Soup in summer? When it’s chicken shio from this new ramen shop, yes. Emily and Ian Shore have created a year-round destination in southern Vermont.
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Grace Potter Announces New LP, Grand Point North Lineup
The Waitsfield singer’s new record, ‘Trespasser,’ drops August 21. Grand Point North highlights include Dark Star Orchestra, Portugal. the Man, Dawes and the Devil Makes Three.
On the Beat: Sound Therapy, Fresh Tunes and New Shows
In Vermont music news: Things get meditative with a “Live Binaural Journey”; All Night Boogie Band drop new music; and Spruce Peak Arts announces Pete Yorn.
Back in the Saddle: Musician Xander Naylor Rides Again
After surviving a brutal bike accident, the Burlington guitarist and composer returns with a new album — and a new lease on life.
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A Writer Learns the True Meaning of Hospitality in Twisty Horror Flick ‘Hokum’
In the third film from rising scare filmmaker Damian McCarthy, Adam Scott plays a grump who discovers more than colorful characters at an Irish hotel.
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Nest: A Spring 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From Burlington investor activity to budget-conscious building in Waitsfield, see what’s shaping Vermont homes in the new issue of Nest.
Nest • Spring 2026
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Editor’s Note: The Kids VT Money Issue 2026
Cathy Resmer reflects on the coloring contest and the upcoming Next GENerator: VT’s Youth Maker Market — two examples of reader engagement.
Kids VT Money Issue • 2026
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