Vermont News
Waterbury Battery Firms Transform as Power Demands Surge
Kore Power is getting bought out, and NOMAD is going public.
News Quiz: What did superstar singer-songwriter Noah Kahan ask fans to stop doing?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Youth-Led Clubhouse Commons to Open in Montpelier
A multipurpose hangout spot run by and for youths is set to open later this summer at 4 Langdon Street, the former home of Bent Nails Bistro.
School Board Backs CVU Artificial Turf Field Project
The Champlain Valley School District board vote came after field opponents raised environmental and human health concerns.
Race For Top Prosecutor Asks, What Does Accountability Look Like?
Bram Kranichfeld says he should be Chittenden County’s next state’s attorney. Reform-minded incumbent Sarah George objects.
State Program Has Fixed Housing for Hundreds of Farmworkers
The initiative launched after advocates and researchers sounded the alarm about the dismal living conditions for some Vermont farmworkers.
Residents Frustrated by the Pace of Environmental Cleanups
Illegal dumping is reported regularly in Vermont. Cleaning it up can be a costly, time-consuming process
Vermont’s Residential Contractor Registry Aims to Prevent Fraud
To protect homeowners against shady home improvement operators, Vermont created a registry in 2023 designed to help folks seek legal recourse or recoup damages.
20-Year-Old Runs Trash-Removal Company Junkit
Miles Jordan of Charlotte founded the haul-away business at age 16. He’s carved out a niche with his commitment to reuse and recycle as much as possible.
Family Sues Vermont and Trooper Over Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Man
The suit argues Vermont State Police escalated instead of deescalated the situation.
Nostalgia Toy Store on Burlington’s Church Street to Close
The short-lived toy store opened in November, shortly after the owners closed Weenies Hot Dogs in the same compact corner storefront.
After Decades, Burlington’s Champlain Parkway Officially Opens
The long-awaited opening of the Champlain Parkway, also known as the Southern Connector, was celebrated with great fanfare on Monday in Burlington.
Vermont CARES Will Take Over Needle-Exchange Program in Burlington
The harm-reduction nonprofit will begin providing services as Burlington’s needle-exchange program in July when the Howard Center Safe Recovery program shutters.
We Spent 24 Hours on Church Street. Here’s What We Saw.
The city’s iconic red-brick-lined marketplace draws tourists, diners, shoppers, partyers and panhandlers. As its 45th birthday approaches, we captured the events of a lively day.
Queen City Volunteers Pitch In to Clean Up Trouble Spots
Burlington is short of money and manpower. Some volunteers are stepping up to address problems such as trash and graffiti.
Soaring Fireworks Costs Force Towns to Cancel or Pony Up
On the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, Vermont’s towns are grappling with unanticipated sharp increases in the prices of fireworks from China
AG Finds Fatal Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man in Putney Was Justified
Scott Garvey barricaded himself in his Putney apartment during a mental health episode last year.
Lippa’s Estate and Fine Jewelry to Leave Burlington
The family business is leaving Church Street after a 93-year run. It’s headed for Colchester.
July 16: Navigate the Real Estate Maze at the Seven Days House Party
This free online workshop will give you the honest truth about the Vermont real estate market from local experts. Ask your questions in advance and join…
Dairy Farmers of America to Close St. Albans Plant, Supply Store
The decision comes seven years after the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery voted to merge with DFA, a national co-op based in Kansas.
Here’s What It’s Really Like to Attend a Small High School
Several teens told Seven Days about the strong sense of place they felt, the close-knit relationships they’ve made and the ways they’ve had to get creative…
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