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Some immigrants who assisted U.S. military are denied food stamps under Vermont’s contested interpretation of GOP spending bill - VTDigger

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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.

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.

Gov. Phil Scott announces new Chittenden County court for repeat offenders - VTDigger

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The announcement comes about a month after Scott declared he had a plan to address public safety concerns in Burlington.

The announcement comes about a month after Scott declared he had a plan to address public safety concerns in Burlington.

Essex rejects state zoning request for new women’s prison - VTDigger

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The decision sends the state back to the drawing board, the latest setback in a yearslong effort to build a new women’s prison.

The decision sends the state back to the drawing board, the latest setback in a yearslong effort to build a new women’s prison.

Petition forcing vote to cut upper grades at Danville School could create ‘a public high school desert’ in NEK, staff warn - VTDigger

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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.

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 ti...

Wells River explores options to secure water supply in the village after oil spill - VTDigger

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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.

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.

Pride Center of Vermont to close Friday due to funding gap - VTDigger

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It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations.

It’s not a permanent closure, and the board has issued a call to raise approximately $350,000 needed to revive operations.

Fewer Vermonters report religious affiliation in nationwide survey - VTDigger

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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.

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.

Gov. Phil Scott says Trump’s national guard deployments are unconstitutional - VTDigger

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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.

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 Pritzk...

Apple and peach picking season remains fruitful, despite drought - VTDigger

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For a lot of people, it’s an annual tradition.

For a lot of people, it’s an annual tradition.

State police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Sheldon - VTDigger

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Authorities have released few details of their probe into the death of 55-year-old Matthew Turner, whose body was discovered after police were called to a home on Bedard Road.

Authorities have released few details of their probe into the death of 55-year-old Matthew Turner, whose body was discovered after police were called to a home on Bedard Road.

Then Again: An accident with an ax fueled a Vermont artist’s career - VTDigger

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From the Archive: His ankle bore the brunt of the blow, so he was bedridden while the wound healed. As a distraction, Hope grabbed some house paint and a wooden plank and began to paint.

The New York Independent newspaper claimed James Hope had “no rival in Europe in forest or brook scenery” and the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph called him the “father of the realistic school of lands...

Opinion — Ella Shaffer: Gov. Phil Scott's return-to-office policy will hurt our public servants

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OPINION — "In troubling times like these, I would hope to see our elected leaders support civil servants," Shaffer writes.

In troubling times like these, I would hope to see our elected leaders support civil servants.

Dartmouth bonfire replaced with light show amid fire safety concerns - VTDigger

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In the Upper Valley, fire crews in Grafton and Springfield, N.H., responded to a report of smoke Saturday and found an illegal bonfire in Grafton, according to a post from the Springfield Fire Department.

In the Upper Valley, fire crews in Grafton and Springfield, N.H., responded to a report of smoke Saturday and found an illegal bonfire in Grafton, according to a post from the Springfield Fire Departm...

Vermont Conversation: Oscar Mayer heir Chuck Collins on how billionaires are fleecing everyone - VTDigger

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“Pretty much everything you care about is undermined by that concentration of wealth and power: your health, your housing, the quality of your environment.”

“Pretty much everything you care about is undermined by that concentration of wealth and power: your health, your housing, the quality of your environment.”

After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant - VTDigger

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The strike resulted in what the unionized employees consider a win against their employer, Dairy Farmers of America. It also sheds light on how DOGE cuts may draw out labor disputes.

The strike resulted in what the unionized employees consider a win against their employer, Dairy Farmers of America. It also sheds light on how DOGE cuts may draw out labor disputes.

Opinion — Connie Beal: Let’s focus on solutions — 45,000 Vermonters don’t have to lose health insurance

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OPINION — "This is about protecting access to health care for our families, friends, colleagues and neighbors — but it’s also about the health of Vermont’s workforce and economy," Beal writes.

This is about protecting access to health care for our families, friends, colleagues and neighbors — but it’s also about the health of Vermont’s workforce and economy.

Rutland City voters resoundingly back bond for downtown infrastructure projects - VTDigger

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“I think it’s important that this bond go through,” said one city voter. “I think it’s going to increase our ability to keep Rutland alive.”

“I think it's important that this bond go through,” said one city voter. “I think it's going to increase our ability to keep Rutland alive.”

Rudyard Kipling’s historic Vermont home aims to weather changing times - VTDigger

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From the Archive: Kipling designed the 2½-story hideaway — named “Naulakha,” after a Hindi word meaning “a jewel beyond price” — similar in shape to the ship that transported him to America.

The nonprofit Landmark Trust USA is working to protect the late English writer’s Dummerston hideaway — where he penned “The Jungle Book” and “Captains Courageous” — from increasingly punishing precipi...

Thrift shopping creates community in the Upper Valley - VTDigger

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The region’s secondhand goods scene appears to be in a state of flux, with a number of traditional thrift shops shuttering in recent years and vintage boutiques rising up in their place.

The region's secondhand goods scene appears to be in a state of flux, with a number of traditional thrift shops shuttering in recent years and vintage boutiques rising up in their place.

Burlington’s new equity director takes over embattled office this week with ‘cautious optimism’ - VTDigger

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Kelli Perkins says she plans to build relationships and foster change by having critical conversations about equity with stakeholders and residents in Burlington.

Kelli Perkins says she plans to build relationships and foster change by having critical conversations about equity with stakeholders and residents in Burlington.

Following drought from Lake Champlain to the LaPlatte River headwaters - VTDigger

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The drought, the floods of the last couple of years — the extremes, the swings — all of it is related to climate change.

The drought, the floods of the last couple of years — the extremes, the swings — all of it is related to climate change.

Burlington to pay more than $95K after mistakes in sending tax revenue to the state - VTDigger

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The city made mistakes in creating its original TIF district back in 2011, and the error had compounding effects for years. The City Council has approved a payment to resolve any debt to the education fund.

The city made mistakes in creating its original TIF district back in 2011, and the error had compounding effects for years. The City Council has approved a payment to resolve any debt to the education...

Vermont Green FC plans to make its women’s team a permanent fixture - VTDigger

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The Burlington soccer club, fresh off a national men’s championship, is now set to expand into a women’s semi-professional league for the 2026 season.

The Burlington soccer club, fresh off a national men’s championship, is now set to expand into a women’s semi-professional league for the 2026 season.

Opinion — Isaac Evans-Frantz: Gov. Phil Scott should work with people providing services to unhoused Vermonters — not just provide recommendations

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OPINION — "What is the state’s plan for shelter starting now, to ensure people stay alive?" Evans-Frantz writes.

What is the state’s plan for shelter starting now, to ensure people stay alive?