Vermont News
Bernie Sanders Hits the Campaign Trail with Amanda Janoo in Winooski
The Vermont senator made a rare appearance in the governor’s race to back Janoo’s proposal for publicly funded primary health care.
Beta Wins FAA Approval for Limited Passenger Flights
The company is the first to obtain Federal Aviation Administration certification enabling it to take potential customers on flights to demonstrate an electric aircraft.
A Civil Debate Showcases the Differences Between Scott, Janoo
The hourlong event was devoid of personal attacks but showcased major differences in the gubernatorial candidates’ policy positions.
AI Political Ads Are Proliferating in Vermont, but Are Clearly Fakes
The tech enables candidates to create ads cheaply. So far, it has not been used to attempt to deceive voters that images are real.
Electricity Costs Are Soaring in Vermont
The increases are lower than in the rest of New England but are still jolting customers.
As Beta Technologies Grows, ‘Betaville’ Sprouts in South Burlington
The fast-growing electric aviation company has spent millions accumulating real estate by the airport in South Burlington
Woodstove Monitor Oru Tracks Temperature With a Lamp and an App
Terrified of his woodstoves and weary of the attention they demanded, Hinesburg’s Neil Shah invented a device to alert him when the fires need tending.
Dartmouth’s Hany Farid Confronts the Rise of AI-Generated Fakes
The digital forensics pioneer is racing to expose AI-generated fakes as the technology makes it harder than ever to tell what’s real.
A Colchester Tech Firm Has Been Leaning Into AI. It’s Laying Off 66 People.
The layoffs come a month after its purchase of another beverage software firm focused on AI.
Vermont Tech Jam Hosts Innovative Employers and Educators at Hula
October 24, 2026: Find a job, expand your network, explore degree programs and get inspired!
Janoo Again Leads Gov. Scott in Fundraising as Campaign Hits Home Stretch
Political newcomer Amanda Janoo has maintained a strong base of grassroots support in her quest to unseat Gov. Phil Scott.
News Quiz: Which Vermont company will be acquired by a Japanese corporation for $675 million?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Digital Forensics Expert Hany Farid Vets Deepfakes at Vermont Tech Jam
On October 24, the Dartmouth professor will discuss the difficulty of discerning reality in a world of AI fakery and what people can do to avoid being fooled.
Burlington Mayor Vows to Prevent Immigration Arrests in Public Spaces
City staff and employees at partner organizations will be trained on civil arrest exemptions found in a new state law.
Can Amanda Janoo Pull Off an Upset in the Race for Governor?
In just a few months, the first-time candidate has transformed from a political unknown into perhaps Gov. Phil Scott’s most formidable challenger yet.
Debate Intensifies Over ‘Raise the Age’ Court Reform
The reform treats most 18-year-old offenders as minors in court proceedings. State officials oppose expanding it to 19-year-olds.
UVM Medical Center Cuts Raise Concerns About Care for Vulnerable Patients
As the hospital prepares to close two units, some nurses and families question whether patients with complex needs will receive the same specialized care elsewhere.
Man Claims Winooski Police Fractured His Neck, Ankle, Hand and Fingers During Arrest
The plaintiff says he suffered multiple fractures when police apprehended him in his apartment building’s vestibule after he caused a stir at a local restaurant.
U.S. Ed Department Dings Vermont Over Data Errors
The Vermont Agency of Education could lose funding over the mistakes, which state officials identified and reported themselves to the feds.
OnLogic to Be Acquired for $675 Million by Omron, a Japanese Firm
The local company, started by a husband-wife team, has grown to 300 employees and has a headquarters visible from Interstate 89.
Burlington Man Charged With Beating His Wife to Death
Prosecutors say the gruesome attack occurred in front of the couple’s young children.
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