The growth machine has arrived in Vermont

To the Editor: First the Vermont Chamber of Commerce created the Vermont Futures Project to convince us that a “data-informed” examination of our economic woes requires us to increase our population by 150,000 in the next 10 years to reach a goal of 802, …

Vermont governor focuses on housing proposals during latest briefing

Vermont Governor Phil Scott has been focusing his weekly briefings this year on his administration’s priorities for the legislative session. On Wednesday, the Republican discussed proposals to increase housing stock across the state. Governor Scott pointed …

Higher Prices, Uncertain Futures: Vermont Businesses Fear Fallout from Trump’s Trade Plans

While President Donald Trump’s threat of imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian goods is on temporary hold, the prospect of paying higher prices for imports from across the border is sending shivers through various industries in nearby Vermont. One worry is how …

Federal funding freeze shuts down Vermont migrant advocacy group

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont migrant advocacy group says its efforts have effectively been shut down by the federal funding freeze. The Vermont Asylum Assistance Project says they had to furlough two legal fellows following the Trump administration’s …

Vermont Cannabis Board may shift rules for where dispensaries are located

In Montpelier on Thursday, new rules are on being presented to the legislature to address the concentration of cannabis dispensaries in select towns and cities.Starting in February, Vermont's Cannabis Control Board paused applications for new licenses, …

University of Vermont Army ROTC wins MacArthur Award

Burlington, Vt. – The University of Vermont’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program has won the 2023-2024 General Douglas MacArthur Award for Leadership. This is the third time UVM ROTC has won the MacArthur Award in the last 10 years. “This …

Vermont joins effort to defend consumer protection agency

The Vermont you love—How will you shape its future?

What makes Vermont special isn’t the same for everyone. What is it for you? For some, it’s the land—the mountains, forests, and fields that have shaped generations. For others, it’s the people—neighbors who show up when it matters most. Each of us holds …

Vermont Mandolin trio picks Middlebury for string showing

The Vermont Mandolin Trio, comprised of Matt Flinner, Jamie Masefield and Will Patton, will join Town Hall Theater’s Wintertide Music Series on Friday, Feb. 28. The trio brings together three of Vermont’s finest mandolinists for a rare evening of bluegrass …

Jessie Raymond: At last, winter comes to Vermont

February 20, 2025 By Jessie Raymond Finally, we’re having a proper Vermont winter. In contrast, two Februarys ago I was walking on bare trails in the woods. A year ago, Mark and I were playing pickleball outside almost every weekend. We’re glad you’re …