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The second-degree murder verdict followed Brownswell Cedano’s trial, which stretched more than a week and focused on the death of Richard Poginy of Glover in November 2019. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jury convicts former Connecticut man of […]

The Medicare Advantage plans sold by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont will not be available for employers who provide retiree benefits or on the individual market. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Blue Advantage will not sell plans at all […]

"We’ve done 15 so far, and we’re not at our busy season yet," said Brian Lindner, a founding member of Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team. Read the story on VTDigger here: Waterbury backcountry rescues approach record year.

In I.M. Aiken’s latest novel, EMS captain turned sleuth Brighid Doran suspects that all is not as it appears at The Branston Club, a swanky ski lodge being built in her rural Vermont town. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont novel “Stolen […]

Bailey’s passion for emergency response began with a childhood moment in a firefighter’s helmet. From Junior Firefighter to EMT, he’s built his skills, with the help of leadership training. Now, he’s working toward a career as a […]

There is no conspiracy. There are no big-dollar incentives. Immunizations are a gift of successful medical achievements contributing to a healthy life, family and community. Read the story on VTDigger here: David Schneider: Vaccines are value — […]

“We need to tell ICE our message that their surveillance will not slow us down. It will not stop us. It will only bring us out stronger,” one organizer said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Over 100 protest ICE surveillance plans at Williston […]

The graffiti, which local police said was painted early Satuday morning, included phrases such as “kill yourselves,” “shoot yourselves” and “hang yourself,” as well as “not safe” and “die.” Read the story on VTDigger here: U.S. […]

There are steps Vermont towns can take to be better prepared regardless of the outcome of future federal declaration requests. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chris Campany: Preparing for greater self-reliance in the wake of disaster.

This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Truth telling” by Ursa Goldenrose, 16, of Hardwick. Artwork is “Ocean Eyes,” by Amelia Van Driesche, 19, of Burlington. Read the story on VTDigger here: Young Writers Project: ‘Truth […]

“We don’t want to have industry come that doesn’t give us jobs or that doesn’t feed our community,” said Kate Baxter, a town volunteer involved in “putting the community’s voice at the table.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Gilman […]

“(We) are trying to build with the thought in mind that there will be new disasters,” Montesanti added. Read the story on VTDigger here: Drought on the heels of flooding in 2024 and 2023 complicates trail upkeep.

“Last year ... we served 12,789 in Royalton and in Strafford we did 2,620,” said South Royalton Senior Center executive director Sue Pirie. "It’s all by donation — we don’t charge.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Seniors from across […]

One Afghan caseworker said cases of this kind make her “want to melt into the ground.” “They tell me, ‘Hey … do you know how I saved my boss in this war?’” she said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Some immigrants who assisted U.S. […]

A particular concern for administrators is a new requirement that demands Medicaid recipients report their work status at least twice per year. A similar requirement implemented in Arkansas led to 18,000 people becoming uninsured. Read the story on […]

The announcement comes about a month after Scott declared he had a plan to address public safety concerns in Burlington. Read the story on VTDigger here: Gov. Phil Scott announces new Chittenden County court for repeat offenders.

The decision sends the state back to the drawing board, the latest setback in a yearslong effort to build a new women’s prison. Read the story on VTDigger here: Essex rejects state zoning request for new women’s prison.

Administrators and teachers at the Danville School say closure could harm students with learning disabilities, who they say are underserved by nearby private high schools and would face long travel times to other public schools. Read the story on […]

His kindness, his thoughtful manner, and his sincere interest in others were blessings to all who knew him. Read the story on VTDigger here: Larrimore C. Crockett.

The lesson is clear: refugee integration is not only about jobs or English — it is about the community resilience that makes them possible. Read the story on VTDigger here: Dr. Pablo Bose and Dr. Thomas Huddleston: Vermont’s unique rural […]

For months residents of the village in Newbury have relied on trucked-in water from New Hampshire. With winter approaching, residents might soon need another option. Read the story on VTDigger here: Wells River explores options to secure water […]

Vermont’s Republican governor also said he would be at “the forefront” of people defending Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should the president make good on a social media threat to arrest Pritzker. Read the story on VTDigger here: Gov. […]

A Pew research survey found that 46% of Vermonters aren’t part of a religion, one of the highest rates of unaffiliated in the nation. Read the story on VTDigger here: Fewer Vermonters report religious affiliation in nationwide survey.

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations. Read the story on VTDigger here: Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap.

For a lot of people, it’s an annual tradition. Read the story on VTDigger here: Apple and peach picking season remains fruitful, despite drought.