Vermont News
Proposed Morristown Quarry Rejected As ‘Shocking and Offensive’
The Act 250 Commission said the quarry would be out of character for the rural area and would likely be a dangerous source of air pollution.
Green Mountain Care Board’s Owen Foster Steps Down as Chair, Will Remain on Board
Gov. Phil Scott announced that the longtime chair will remain on the board as it oversees hospital budgets, insurance rates and a changing health care landscape.
Middlebury College Investigating Antisemitic Campus Incidents
In one case, two men shouted an antisemitic phrase at a student. In the other, an antisemitic symbol was found on a tree.
Burlington Dems Call for Crackdown on Drug Use, Encampments
Democrats on the city council say persistent homelessness and public drug use require greater intervention to address.
Burlington Concert Band Will Continue Shows at Battery Park
The band canceled its July 19 show over safety concerns. But the city has hired security guards to patrol the park on Sundays going forward.
News Quiz: A new facility in Vermont turns what into usable soil?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Scott Says Vermont Will Prioritize Local Media When Purchasing Advertisements
The governor instructed state departments to give preference to local print, digital, radio and television stations whenever that is feasible.
Howard Center to Expand Services With New Federal Designation
A new federal designation will allow Howard Center to expand its mental health and substance-abuse services.
Study: Lesions on Lake Memphremagog Fish Are a Transmissible Form of Cancer
A study that UVM researchers published in the journal ‘Nature’ concludes that black spots are caused by a form of cancer that the fish can catch from each other.
Vermont Towns Try Different Ways to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Amid Vermont’s housing crunch, more communities are debating how much housing should be reserved for tourists rather than year-round residents.
Bolton Valley Begins Construction on New Housing at Resort
The new slope-side neighborhood will feature 16 one- to two-bedroom condos and 16 three- to four-bedroom townhouses. Construction is underway.
Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff
Kevin Bloom, 32, has no experience in law enforcement but wants to change how the sheriff’s office operates. Incumbent Dan Gamelin believes voters trust him to stay the course.
Concerns Mount Over Young Riders Operating E-Bikes and E-Motos
An uptick in alarming behavior has prompted towns to spread awareness about the risks of e-bike and e-motos and, in some cases, crack down on unsafe riders.
Teen Cyclist Killed in Collision With Minivan in Burlington
Shiloh Skalka was riding an e-bike southbound on Pine Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Thursday and was injured in a crash with a minivan headed in the same direction, police said.
Burlington Celebrates Opening of Newly Constructed Main Street
The completion of the disruptive project has been a relief to city officials, business owners and those who use the major thoroughfare.
FBI Most Wanted Suspect Captured in Alburgh
Nitish Kaushal could face a life sentence for his alleged involvement in extortion, kidnappings, murders, and international drug and weapons trafficking.
Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Plans to Shut Down by End of Year
In addition to its global work, the foundation provided $600,000 worth of annual funding to Vermont-based causes.
Family Remembers Siblings Who Died in Lamoille River
A brother and sister of Ecuadorian descent lived and died together.
Rutland Debates Removing a Residency Requirement for Firefighters
The city’s firefighters think eliminating a rule that they live within five miles of the station would help recruitment. Those opposed worry about backup if there…
Young People Want to Leave Vermont Over Affordability Concerns, Poll Finds
The findings capture the scale of Vermont’s cost-of-living woes and the challenge they pose to an aging state that wants to attract younger residents.
New Vermont State Police Commander Rose Up Through the Ranks
Shawn Loan, a 19-year veteran of the state police force, will take over from retiring Col. Matthew Birmingham next month.
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