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Closing Arguments Set for Monday in Jason Eaton Trial
Jurors will be asked to determine whether Eaton bears criminal responsibility for shooting three Palestinian college students.
Federal Government Rejects Montpelier Group’s Bid for Former Post Office
The federal government has rejected a local nonprofit’s $540,000 bid to buy Monpelier’s former post office and federal office building and plans to put the flood-damaged…
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The Grey Jay to Close in Burlington in Mid-October
Honey Road’s sister breakfast-and-lunch restaurant did not work financially in its small Pearl Street spot, according to chef and co-owner Cara Chigazola Tobin.
News Quiz: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital reversed its plan to do what?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Eaton Was Sane When He Shot Three Palestinian Men, a Psychiatrist Testifies
The testimony came on the same day that Jason Eaton tried to fire his attorneys. A judge denied the request.
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New England Patriots Foundation Awards Burlington’s King Street Center $10,000
The Myra Kraft Community MVP Award was presented to the nonprofit in honor of longtime volunteer Cathy Seward.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Demand for Vermont Voter Rolls
The decision follows similar rulings in 23 states and is the latest legal setback for the Trump administration.
Defense Expert: Eaton Was Psychotic When He Shot Three Men
Jason Eaton, who is standing trial for the attempted murder of three Palestinian men, “was operating under the delusional belief that this was a legal, authorized…
Barre School Budget Fails for Third Time
Now the school board will need to make further cuts to try and create a spending plan that voters will approve.
Burlington Is Poised to Elect Newbies to the Vermont House
As seasoned leaders step down, a slate of fresh faces appears headed to Montpelier. Can they deliver for a troubled Queen City?
AOE Instructs School Boards to Hire Superintendents for One Year Only
Citing the education transformation under way, Vermont’s secretary of education told school boards that they can only hire temporary leaders.
Vermont Officials Relieved by Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots
The ruling was a relief for state election officials, who are preparing to mail ballots to all eligible registered voters by October 1.
UVM Health to Eliminate 199 Positions Amid Growing Financial Pressure
The latest round of cuts comes one day after state regulators imposed new limits on commercial revenue and reimbursement rates at UVM Health’s Vermont hospitals.
Palestinian Shooting Victims Testify on First Day of Jason Eaton’s Trial
The case will likely come down to the testimony of psychiatric experts, who disagree about whether Eaton was legally sane at the time of the crime.
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?
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Tina Friml Comes Home to Record Her Debut Standup Special
The ascendant Vermont-born comedian will tape her first one-hour special at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury next month.
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First Bite: The Harborvale in Burlington Could Make Waves
More than just good for a hotel, the new restaurant from Westport Hospitality executive chef Doug Paine is inspired by the lake — and serving great…
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Tina Friml Comes Home to Record Her Debut Standup Special
The ascendant Vermont-born comedian will tape her first one-hour special at Town Hall Theater in Middlebury next month.
Cricket Blue Get Philosophical About Death on New Album
Burlington chamber-folk duo Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith turn serious about mortality on a sprawling double album called “Sweet Animal.”
On the Beat: Grand Point North Festival Returns to Burlington
In this week’s music news: Grace Potter’s waterfront festival is back. Plus, there’s a new jazz fest in Middlebury, and Rico James drops a hip-hop video game.
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‘Practical Magic 2’ Coasts Through a Lackluster Plot on Witchy Vibes
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprise their roles as sister witches in Susanne Bier’s legacy sequel to the 1998 cult hit.
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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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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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