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Bernie Sanders Endorses Janoo for Vermont Governor
The endorsement comes weeks after U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Amanda Janoo met to discuss policy.
Hurdles Remain for Burlington’s Overdose-Prevention Center
Officials still need to buy a building, create zoning rules, hold public forums and get approval from the city council before the site can open.
Special: The Battle of Valcour Island
The Champlain Valley Remembers the Battle of Valcour Island
Starring Benedict Arnold, the conflict on Lake Champlain 250 years ago was the most important Revolutionary War fight you’ve never heard of.
The Champlain Valley Remembers the Battle of Valcour Island
Starring Benedict Arnold, the conflict on Lake Champlain 250 years ago was the most important Revolutionary War fight you’ve never heard of.
‘Fragments’ Brings the Battle of Valcour Island to Life
An exhibit at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum sheds new light on heroism and humanity during a key Revolutionary War fight
Plattsburgh Re-creates the Battle of Valcour Island
The naval reeneactment on Plattsburgh Bay is one of many Champlain Valley events celebrating the battle’s 250th anniversary.
A Historian Reflects on Benedict Arnold’s Complicated Legacy
America’s most notorious Revolutionary War turncoat is still synonymous with treachery. Vermont’s Willard Randall says there’s more to the story.
The Latest
The Race for Lieutenant Governor Is Heating Up
John Rodgers goes on the attack as former LG Molly Gray seeks her old job back.
A New Book Offers Ancient Advice for Apocalyptic Times
‘How to Face the End of the World,’ from Middlebury College classics professor Christopher Star, examines the timeless theme of prepping for global annihilation.
Florida Preacher Closes on Former Green Mountain College Campus
Tommie Zito, an evangelical leader based in Florida, is paying $6 million for campus in the heart of downtown Poultney.
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Two General Stores Stock Freezers With Free Meals
Sister general stores in the Northeast Kingdom are looking out for their hungry neighbors. Customers help finance the novel grab ’n go program.
From the Publisher: Deadline Leaf Peeper
Publisher Paula Routly chased fall foliage on a Mount Hunger hike. For her, the autumn leaves represent the inevitability of change — and yet another deadline.
Charlie’s Boathouse Property to Be Conserved, Turned Into Park
The Winooski Valley Park District will take control of the property, which sits between Lake Champlain and the Burlington bike path.
Janoo Outraised Gov. Scott in September, Disclosures Show
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year’s governor’s race is the most competitive in a decade.
News Quiz: What is the median number of days homes for sale are spending on the market in Vermont?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Woman Who Died Attempting to Cross Vermont-Canada Border Identified
Claudia Vanessa Machado Martinez went missing in January 2025 while crossing the border with her 8-year-old son.
Church Street Businesses Sound the Alarm Directly to Gov. Scott
Business owners hope their direct appeal — through an economic lens — will get a response from Gov. Phil Scott.
Feds Charge Protesters for Blocking Williston ICE Facility
The charges stem from three protests at the White Cap Business Park in February, May and July.
Medicaid Changes Are Set to Kick In for Vermonters
New eligibility rules will affect thousands of residents — and could add strain to the state’s already stressed health care system.
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
Theater Review: ‘What the Constitution Means to Me,’ Lost Nation Theater
Heidi Schreck’s 2017 play is bold theater demonstrating what’s personal in the political and the power of respectful dialogue.
→ Food + Drink
Doughnuts on the Rise: Biting Into Three New Vermont Shops
Three Vermont doughnut purveyors have expanded their operations in recent months to meet a growing appetite for fried dough.
→ Music + Nightlife
Album Review: Greg Freeman, ‘All Set the Bone’
On his third album, and first since leaving Vermont, the newly crowned indie darling looks at the collapse of society and wonders what’s next.
On the Beat: Fundraisers and Fresh Tracks
In Vermont music news: Rockers help out furry friends; Phish fans want to send you to college; and Grace Potter and goth-metal act Max Crowley drop new singles.
Soundbites: Sinister Sounds and Silver Linings
In Vermont music news: Matt Hagen drops his murder-ballad opus, Oteil Burbridge and LaMP team up for Make-A-Wish, and Big Heavy World finds a home.
→ On Screen
‘Digger’ Is an Overreaching Satire of Overreach That Sometimes Works
Tom Cruise plays an oil tycoon who pushes the world to the brink of cataclysm in this controversial, divisive dark comedy from Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
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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