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“There were a million choices, but none of them were about keeping the money,” says Nancy Braus, who just donated a seven-figure inheritance to a Brattleboro center offering temporary housing.
Activist’s surprise $1M gift has Vermont family shelter giving thanks - VTDigger
“There were a million choices, but none of them were about keeping the money,” says Nancy Braus, who just donated a seven-figure inheritance to a Brattleboro center offering temporary housing.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:04 AM
“There were a million choices, but none of them were about keeping the money,” says Nancy Braus, who just donated a seven-figure inheritance to a Brattleboro center offering temporary housing.
Thousands of Vermonters face the loss of Medicare Advantage plans and must navigate through a muddle of insurance regulations before open enrollment ends on December 7.
Medicare Advantage plans are leaving Vermont. Now what? - VTDigger
Thousands of Vermonters face the loss of Medicare Advantage plans and must navigate through a muddle of insurance regulations before open enrollment ends on December 7.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Thousands of Vermonters face the loss of Medicare Advantage plans and must navigate through a muddle of insurance regulations before open enrollment ends on December 7.
The union has asked Washington County court to block Vermont from ordering its employees back to the office on December 1. A ruling is expected Wednesday or Friday.
State and employees’ union spar in court hearing over return-to-office mandate - VTDigger
The union has asked Washington County court to block Vermont from ordering its employees back to the office on December 1. A ruling is expected Wednesday or Friday.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The union has asked Washington County court to block Vermont from ordering its employees back to the office on December 1. A ruling is expected Wednesday or Friday.
“If we aren’t vibrant, if we’re not there at the city council meeting or at the school board meeting and telling those stories, government isn’t held accountable. It’s almost like these things haven’t happened if we’re not there.”
Vermont Conversation: Geeta Anand on rebuilding trust through local news - VTDigger
“If we aren't vibrant, if we're not there at the city council meeting or at the school board meeting and telling those stories, government isn't held accountable. It's almost like these things haven't...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“If we aren’t vibrant, if we’re not there at the city council meeting or at the school board meeting and telling those stories, government isn’t held accountable. It’s almost like these things haven’t happened if we’re not there.”
Vicente Acosta Yupangui, one of seven men originally detained, has sought asylum since 2014, owns a local roofing business and is the father of four children who are U.S. citizens, according to his attorney Kristen Connors.
After gas station raid, Jeffersonville detainees’ lawyer denied access to clients - VTDigger
Vicente Acosta Yupangui, one of seven men originally detained, has sought asylum since 2014, owns a local roofing business and is the father of four children who are U.S. citizens, according to his at...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Vicente Acosta Yupangui, one of seven men originally detained, has sought asylum since 2014, owns a local roofing business and is the father of four children who are U.S. citizens, according to his attorney Kristen Connors.
The bridge, which stands 165 feet over Vermont’s deepest gorge, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Traffic restrictions continue at Quechee Gorge Bridge as project faces further setbacks - VTDigger
The bridge, which stands 165 feet over Vermont’s deepest gorge, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The bridge, which stands 165 feet over Vermont’s deepest gorge, draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
After it was legalized in Vermont in 2015, natural burial remained encumbered by cemetery regulation — from grave depth to casket standards. Then, in 2023, some advocates opened their own graveyard.
Rewilding burial at the Vermont Forest Cemetery - VTDigger
After it was legalized in Vermont in 2015, natural burial remained encumbered by cemetery regulation — from grave depth to casket standards. Then in 2023, some advocates opened their own graveyard.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
After it was legalized in Vermont in 2015, natural burial remained encumbered by cemetery regulation — from grave depth to casket standards. Then, in 2023, some advocates opened their own graveyard.
“This person threaded the needle.” The ambulance crew found the passenger in the car and the driver standing by the car, which was stuck on the first floor, hanging over the lower level of the building.
Federal employee charged with DUI after crash embedded his car in side of Waitsfield building - VTDigger
“This person threaded the needle,” said David Darr, who owns one of the buildings struck. The ambulance crew found the passenger in the car, the driver nearby and the car hanging from a second buildin...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
“This person threaded the needle.” The ambulance crew found the passenger in the car and the driver standing by the car, which was stuck on the first floor, hanging over the lower level of the building.
Two months after the job offer, the former library director has not signed a contract due to an unresolved lawsuit against the town and a former Board of Trustees chair.
Trouble in the stacks: Pawlet divided over rehiring of library director and resignation of staff - VTDigger
Two months after the job offer, the former library director has not signed a contract due to an unresolved lawsuit against the town and a former Board of Trustees chair.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Two months after the job offer, the former library director has not signed a contract due to an unresolved lawsuit against the town and a former Board of Trustees chair.
After the co-chair of the trails committee posted some 20 signs along the perimeter of Burn’s Meadow, he said a selectboard member “verbally attacked” him. The member denied the characterization.
In Charlotte, 'No hunting' signs cause kerfuffle - VTDigger
After the co-chair of the town's trails committee posted some 20 signs along the perimeter of Burn's Meadow, he said a selectboard member "verbally attacked" him. The selectboard member denied the cha...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
After the co-chair of the trails committee posted some 20 signs along the perimeter of Burn’s Meadow, he said a selectboard member “verbally attacked” him. The member denied the characterization.
In a survey of Vermont farmworkers, over two-thirds of respondents said they make less than minimum wage — in some cases far less — while another two-thirds reported suffering an injury due to working conditions.
Community members protest Hannaford grocery chain over migrant labor conditions - VTDigger
In a survey of Vermont farmworkers, over two-thirds of respondents said they make less than minimum wage — in some cases far less — while another two-thirds reported suffering an injury due to working...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
In a survey of Vermont farmworkers, over two-thirds of respondents said they make less than minimum wage — in some cases far less — while another two-thirds reported suffering an injury due to working conditions.
“You decided to commit fraud and murder,” Judge Christina Reiss said in imposing the prison term for Serhat Gumrukcu in the 2018 killing of Gregory Davis of Vermont.
Mastermind of murder-for-hire plot sentenced to life despite pleas of innocence - VTDigger
“You decided to commit fraud and murder,” Judge Christina Reiss said in imposing the prison term for Serhat Gumrukcu in the 2018 killing of Gregory Davis of Vermont.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
“You decided to commit fraud and murder,” Judge Christina Reiss said in imposing the prison term for Serhat Gumrukcu in the 2018 killing of Gregory Davis of Vermont.
It’s the first major state facility set to be permanently relocated as a result of damage sustained in the devastating flooding of 2023.
Vermont’s flood-prone hub for vehicle maintenance is getting a new home — on higher ground - VTDigger
It’s the first major state facility set to be permanently relocated as a result of damage sustained in the devastating flooding of 2023.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It’s the first major state facility set to be permanently relocated as a result of damage sustained in the devastating flooding of 2023.
The auditor’s office report detailed complaints that were not investigated on time and cases closed without follow-up visits. The health department said it would work to implement recommendations.
State audit finds delays and gaps in Vermont’s food and lodging inspections - VTDigger
The auditor’s office report detailed complaints that were not investigated on time and cases closed without follow-up visits. The health department said it would work to implement recommendations.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The auditor’s office report detailed complaints that were not investigated on time and cases closed without follow-up visits. The health department said it would work to implement recommendations.
Gov. Phil Scott submitted the appeal Friday and believes the state has bolstered its case for why it needs federal assistance, his office said.
Vermont appeals Trump’s rejection of disaster aid for July 2025 flooding - VTDigger
Gov. Phil Scott submitted the appeal Friday and believes the state has bolstered its case for why it needs federal assistance, his office said.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Gov. Phil Scott submitted the appeal Friday and believes the state has bolstered its case for why it needs federal assistance, his office said.
Etan Nasreddin-Longo said he’s humbled by the community support he has received. “It’s nice to know that that’s there. I’m just sorry that things have worked out this way. I wish I had a reason.”
Former head of fair policing committee ‘still in the dark’ on firing, as state plans to fill role - VTDigger
Etan Nasreddin-Longo said he’s humbled by the community support he has received. “It’s nice to know that that’s there. I’m just sorry that things have worked out this way. I wish I had a reason.”
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Etan Nasreddin-Longo said he’s humbled by the community support he has received. “It’s nice to know that that’s there. I’m just sorry that things have worked out this way. I wish I had a reason.”
A group of state attorneys general, including Vermont’s Charity Clark, are challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture over recent guidance released about food aid eligibility.
New federal directions mean more Vermont refugees are denied food assistance - VTDigger
A group of state attorneys general, including Vermont’s Charity Clark, are challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture over recent guidance released about food aid eligibility.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A group of state attorneys general, including Vermont’s Charity Clark, are challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture over recent guidance released about food aid eligibility.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will seek a new leader as it works to appease state regulators’ fears about the not-for-profit’s financial health.
On leave amid a budget shortfall, Brattleboro hospital CEO won’t be returning - VTDigger
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will seek a new leader as it works to appease state regulators’ fears about the not-for-profit’s financial health.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will seek a new leader as it works to appease state regulators’ fears about the not-for-profit’s financial health.
The summit “is a way to coalesce in our movement of resistance against authoritarianism, oligarchy and oppression,” said Big Hartman, Human Rights Commission general counsel and executive director.
Human rights forum focuses on immigration and policing - VTDigger
The summit “is a way to coalesce in our movement of resistance against authoritarianism, oligarchy and oppression,” said Big Hartman, Human Rights Commission general counsel and executive director.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The summit “is a way to coalesce in our movement of resistance against authoritarianism, oligarchy and oppression,” said Big Hartman, Human Rights Commission general counsel and executive director.
The legal challenges mark a significant escalation in the monthslong fight between the union and the administration over the plan to have state workers return to the office at least three days a week.
Vermont state employees’ union files labor complaint over Gov. Phil Scott’s return-to-work plan — and sues - VTDigger
The legal challenges mark a significant escalation in the monthslong fight between the union and the administration over the plan to have state workers return to the office at least three days a week.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The legal challenges mark a significant escalation in the monthslong fight between the union and the administration over the plan to have state workers return to the office at least three days a week.
Bill Hunsinger of Ripton, the party’s new leader, says he wants to focus on bolstering its presence at the local level and is taking aim at the state’s education reform law.
Vermont’s Progressive Party elects a new chair, says it’s entering ‘a new era’ - VTDigger
Bill Hunsinger of Ripton, the party’s new leader, says he wants to focus on bolstering its presence at the local level and is taking aim at the state’s education reform law.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Bill Hunsinger of Ripton, the party’s new leader, says he wants to focus on bolstering its presence at the local level and is taking aim at the state’s education reform law.
The other six fifth-graders who were on the ballot will serve on the cabinet, helping Kid Governor-elect Roslyn Fortin address homelessness, according to a statement from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Vermont’s first Kid Governor elected to address homelessness - VTDigger
The other six fifth-graders who were on the ballot will serve on the cabinet, helping Kid Governor-elect Roslyn Fortin address homelessness, according to a statement from the Secretary of State’s Offi...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The other six fifth-graders who were on the ballot will serve on the cabinet, helping Kid Governor-elect Roslyn Fortin address homelessness, according to a statement from the Secretary of State’s Office.
“Besides a few delays, this project is going fairly well with so much that needs to be done,” Bruce Martin, Vermont Agency of Transportation project manager, said.
I-91 rock ledge stabilization project nears completion - VTDigger
“Besides a few delays, this project is going fairly well with so much that needs to be done,” Bruce Martin, Vermont Agency of Transportation project manager, said.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“Besides a few delays, this project is going fairly well with so much that needs to be done,” Bruce Martin, Vermont Agency of Transportation project manager, said.
Amid the final dismantling of the state’s motel program in July, 69A became a safe space for all in need of shelter and community. Now, the community space’s landlord has other plans for the property.
A space for community and shelter in Brattleboro suddenly needs a new home - VTDigger
Amid the final dismantling of the state's motel program in July, 69A became a safe space for all in need of shelter and community. Now, the community space's landlord has other plans for the property.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Amid the final dismantling of the state’s motel program in July, 69A became a safe space for all in need of shelter and community. Now, the community space’s landlord has other plans for the property.
Vermont law no longer allows for the death penalty, but Theodore Bland is charged under federal law, which does for certain offenses.
Prosecutors take next step to seek death penalty for former Stowe man in double homicide - VTDigger
Vermont law no longer allows for the death penalty, but Theodore Bland is charged under federal law, which does for certain offenses.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Vermont law no longer allows for the death penalty, but Theodore Bland is charged under federal law, which does for certain offenses.