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Lawmakers Reject Scott’s Effort to Weaken Wetland Rules for Housing
Gov. Phil Scott sought to slash buffers around wetlands in half to speed housing development.
Horror Filmmaker Zachary Donohue on His New Movie, ‘Passenger’
The screenwriter and Vermont native’s “haunted house movie on wheels” hits theaters on Friday. We talked to him about why horror flicks are having a moment.
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Find Fun in the Sun in Our Summer Preview
From outdoor concerts to getting out on the lake and the disc golf links, here’s what’s in store for Vermont’s sweetest season. (But watch out for ticks.)
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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
News Quiz: Several Vermonters were sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to what?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
El Cortijo Taqueria to Close, Become Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette
After a 15-year run, the Farmhouse Group will return the taqueria at 189 Bank Street in Burlington “to its diner location roots,” owner Jed Davis said.
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Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
Rising tick populations and cases of the diseases they cause are posing a dilemma for residents and tourists drawn to the outdoor beauty of the Green…
Burlington Is Aggressively Pursuing Overdue Taxes and Fees
Desperate for revenue, the city is now calling in IOUs on nearly 40 properties. In each case, the owner has failed to pay at least $1,500…
Go Jump in the Lake? It’s Harder Than You Think
Unless you have a boat, money or lakefront property, Lake Champlain’s hundreds of miles of shoreline are tough to access. Efforts are under way to improve…
House Bill Does Not Include Mask Rules for Federal Agents
Fearing lawsuits, lawmakers instead backed a bill that only covers Vermont cops.
Cannabis Grower Faces Ban From Industry for Illegal Operation
The owners of Forbins Finest have had their license suspended and face full revocation if they don’t come clean about an off-the-books cannabis grow.
Amid Backlash, Burlington City Council Rejects Abenaki Gift
The 11-1 vote came after councilors heard overwhelmingly from people who believe the four tribes recognized by the State of Vermont are illegitimate.
Ways and Means
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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Vermont Summer 2026 Events Not to Miss, From Sports to Theater
From the soccer pitch to the stage and from fair midways to festivals to food trucks, summer in Vermont has something for everyone.
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Picnic Time: Four New Spots Around Vermont for Sandwiches and Provisions
Eating outside this summer? From roast chicken to really good cookies, Bondville Bodega, the Elmore Store, the Green Cat and the Main Stop can fill your…
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The Sounds of Summer: A Guide to Outdoor Music in the Green Mountains
From major music festivals to summer-long concert series, here’s a selection of the best local listening happening around Vermont this summer.
On the Beat: Sunday Night Mass Returns to Higher Ground
In this week’s music news: A long-running EDM event returns to South Burlington with sets by DJ Sneak and Kelly Reverb; rocker Kevin Bloom gets political.
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.
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A Crush Goes Wrong in Curry Barker’s Terrifying Horror Hit ‘Obsession’
Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston give chilling performances as a couple who are together for very bad reasons.
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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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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
Fundraisers • Festivals • Plays • Classes • Sports • Concerts
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