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

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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 8h

“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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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 8h

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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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 11h

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

VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 14h

“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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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 17h

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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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

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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VTDigger @vtdigger.bsky.social · 1d

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?

Brattleboro hospital CEO on leave amid fears about the not-for-profit’s fiscal health - VTDigger

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“The hospital may be at risk of a sudden solvency crisis, which would potentially harm its community and the statewide system of care,” Vermont regulators wrote in a recent budget decision.

“The hospital may be at risk of a sudden solvency crisis, which would potentially harm its community and the statewide system of care,” Vermont regulators wrote in a recent budget decision.

Nonprofit seeks to rejuvenate Goddard campus as arts hub - VTDigger

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From The Hardwick Gazette: This summer, The Creative Campus hosted the Green Mountain Playwright Retreat. “I got 600 submissions from all over the world,” said retreat director and Goddard graduate Erin Galligan Baldwin. “It went viral.”

This summer, The Creative Campus hosted the Green Mountain Playwright Retreat. “I got 600 submissions from all over the world," said retreat director and Goddard graduate Erin Galligan Baldwin. "It we...

Upper Valley school districts explore merger to meet state goals - VTDigger

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The school redistricting task force is charged with redrawing Vermont’s education borders so each region has between 4,000 and 8,000 students. Together, the three Upper Valley districts would have about 3,700 students.

The school redistricting task force is charged with redrawing Vermont’s education borders so each region has between 4,000 and 8,000 students. Together, the three Upper Valley districts would have abo...

Northwestern Medical Center nurses rally as contract negotiations press on - VTDigger

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The hospital’s leaders and its nursing union have been in talks since May. Ongoing issues with contamination in the operating room stymied some progress.

The hospital’s leaders and its nursing union have been in talks since May. Ongoing issues with contamination in the operating room stymied some progress.

ICE plans to boost its surveillance on social media using contractors in Vermont - VTDigger

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to hire a dozen contracted workers who would track down leads for potential deportations, among other efforts, at an office in Williston.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to hire a dozen contracted workers who would track down leads for potential deportations, among other efforts, at an office in Williston.

Massachusetts court tosses drug trafficking charges against former Burlington school board member - VTDigger

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Rida Kori had been charged with trafficking fentanyl last year. His attorney argued police had illegally stopped him and searched his car.

Rida Kori had been charged with trafficking fentanyl last year. His attorney argued police had illegally stopped him and searched his car.

Most municipalities try to curb graffiti. So why is Brattleboro commissioning it? - VTDigger

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“It started off with vandalistic origins, but over the last half century it has grown into one of the most legitimized and profitable art forms,” said an organizer of a $12,000 weekend spray-painting project.

“It started off with vandalistic origins, but over the last half century it has grown into one of the most legitimized and profitable art forms,” said an organizer of a $12,000 weekend spray-painting ...

Opinion — Marisa D. Keller: Weatherization for a more affordable and sustainable Vermont

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OPINION — "Every house weatherized means more dollars in the local economy, less carbon in the atmosphere wreaking havoc and healthier, more comfortable living for Vermonters," Keller writes.

Every house weatherized means more dollars in the local economy, less carbon in the atmosphere wreaking havoc and healthier, more comfortable living for Vermonters.

Opinion — Desmond Brown: On Vermont’s relationship with CoreCivic

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OPINION — "Vermont prisoners sent to Mississippi may be out of sight, but Vermont remains morally responsible for the way its prisoners are treated," Brown writes.

Vermont prisoners sent to Mississippi may be out of sight, but Vermont remains morally responsible for the way its prisoners are treated.

Young Writers Project: 'My morning of dancing in the rain' - VTDigger

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This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “My morning of dancing in the rain” by Maelyn Slavik, 15, of Burlington. Artwork is “By Accident,” by Beatrice Ziobro, 14, of Pomfret.

This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “My morning of dancing in the rain” by Maelyn Slavik, 15, of Burlington. Artwork is “By Accident,” by Beatrice Ziobro, 14, of Pomfret.

The Center for Cartoon Studies marks two decades of artistic innovation - VTDigger

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From Valley News: School alumni include Tillie Walden, whose autobiographical graphic novel “Spinning” earned her a Will Eisner Award, and drag queen Sasha Velour, whose art has appeared on the cover of The New Yorker.

School alumni include Tillie Walden, whose autobiographical graphic novel “Spinning” earned her a Will Eisner Award, and drag queen Sasha Velour, whose art has appeared on the cover of The New Yorker.

Will a licensed cannabis cultivator lose his backyard business in Essex Junction? - VTDigger

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City zoning laws don’t permit outdoor cannabis cultivation in the neighborhood where Jason Struthers lives. He says he’s had a state license since before those laws were adopted.

City zoning laws don’t permit outdoor cannabis cultivation in the neighborhood where Jason Struthers lives. He says he’s had a state license since before those laws were adopted.

Waterbury woman and her Maine coon make a purr-fect team - VTDigger

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From the Waterbury Roundabout: Meet Toby: Vermont’s first official therapy cat.

Meet Toby: Vermont's first official therapy cat.