Vermont News
After Protest, Vermont Senate Postpones Act 250 Reforms
Lawmakers agreed to push rules meant to protect headwaters until 2028, while those about road construction were shelved until 2030.
Invest in Your Neighbors’ Future With the Vermont Community Loan Fund
Impact investors are putting their money toward supporting affordable housing, child care and local businesses. It’s easier than you might think.
Burlington Cop Fired at Two Minors in Car, Prosecutors Say
Just seconds after arriving on scene, Officer Jeffrey Baur opened fire on a car, narrowly missing the two minors inside.
Burlington Police Officer Cited for August Shooting
The charge stems from an August 10, 2025, incident in which Jeffrey Baur allegedly shot at a vehicle in Burlington’s Old North End.
Burlington Man Likely Died From Hypothermia
Perry Thornley, 61, was found lying face down in the snow in Battery Park on the morning of January 8.
Migrant Justice Leader Charged With Human Smuggling
Jose Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz was detained by federal immigration authorities on his way to work Thursday morning.
Seven Days Receives 26 First-Place Awards at the 2026 NENPA Convention
The awards were given out at the New England Newspaper & Press Association spring conference in Portsmouth, N.H., on March 14.
The Rocky Road That Led to the ‘Free Ben & Jerry’s’ Campaign
The strange marriage of Unilever and Vermont’s activist ice cream brand began as a study in enlightened capitalism. But politics and lawsuits created a bitter impasse.
Vermont Sugar Makers Are Tapping Migrant Workers for Help
Dozens of laborers have gotten visas to help syrup makers during the short, unpredictable and demanding season.
Vermont Lawmakers Consider Facility for Mentally Ill Offenders
The forensic facility would likely be located within an existing Vermont prison and would house people facing potential life sentences.
Rural Vermonters Decry Act 250 Reforms
Hundreds turned out on Tuesday at the Statehouse to demand reform or repeal of new land-use rules now under consideration.
Burlington City Council Grills Chief Over South Burlington ICE Raid
Interim Police Chief Shawn Burke said his officers were put in a difficult position as they dealt with some aggressive people in the large crowd.
Burlington Childcare Center Closes Amid Probe of Former Teacher
Parents were notified last week that the center would shut down “effective immediately” after being reassured for weeks that it wouldn’t close.
Judge Releases Second Ecuadorian Sister Detained in ICE Raid
The judge ruled that Camila Patin Patin’s detention was based on “a warrantless arrest that does not appear to have been lawful.”
News Quiz: What local entity lost $3 million in a phishing scam?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Vermont Law Enforcement Leaders Defend Actions at ICE Raid
Local police who responded to the scene of an ICE raid last week have faced scrutiny. On Thursday, lawmakers questioned public safety officials.
Judge Grants Bail for Man Detained in ICE Raid
Christian Humberto Jerez Andrade was swept up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on March 11 at the end of a South Burlington standoff.
Senate Health Committee Favors Incremental Reforms This Year
Two bills would cap insurance premiums and boost primary care. But they still must clear passage in both chambers.
Funding for Services at Food Shelf in Burlington Is Threatened
A food shelf in Burlington expanded to better accommodate a resource center for homeless people. Now, proposed funding cuts threaten the resource center’s future.
The Inside Story of the South Burlington ICE Raid
Here’s how it all went down when federal immigration agents tried — and failed — to arrest a man in South Burlington on March 11.
Teen Shares Account of Being Inside Home Besieged by ICE
José Estrada Jerez, 18, an American citizen, recounted the tense wait inside the house surrounded by ICE agents last week — and what happened when they…
Rep. Bob Hooper Resigns After Sexual Harassment Probe
The lawmaker had been subject of past complaints, too, according to a former House speaker.
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