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Five people work in a commercial kitchen preparing food; one pours liquid at the counter, while others chop vegetables. Large bowls of salad sit on the stainless steel workspace.

After losing funding, Rutland day shelter to become volunteer-run and reduce offerings

by Theo Wells-Spackman July 18, 2025, 7:27 pmJuly 19, 2025, 3:09 am

A rendering of a new bridge over a river connecting two small cities.

Chittenden County

US Department of Transportation to provide $22.7M for new Winooski River Bridge

by Theo Wells-Spackman July 17, 2025, 5:27 pmJuly 19, 2025, 3:11 am

Two workers move boxes on dollies inside a warehouse lined with shelves holding stacked pallets of goods.

Vermont Foodbank lays off nearly 10% of staff, braces for uncertainty

by Theo Wells-Spackman July 15, 2025, 6:48 pmJuly 20, 2025, 12:44 pm

A field with young green plants growing in evenly spaced rows, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

High risks, low payouts: Vermont farmers say crop insurance falls short

by Theo Wells-Spackman July 13, 2025, 6:57 am

A person speaks to reporters outdoors as several people stand behind her; microphones and cameras are visible in the foreground.

Government & Politics

Rep. Becca Balint on the new federal budget: ‘Devastating to rural America’

by Theo Wells-Spackman July 9, 2025, 6:41 pmJuly 10, 2025, 9:14 am

Three people wearing protective caps and lab coats observe potted plants in a greenhouse.

Eyeing a crowded market, Vermont cannabis sellers wonder what’s next

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 23, 2024, 5:17 pmAugust 23, 2024, 5:17 pm

A person wearing a yellow safety vest and beanie stands beside a white "Tri-Valley Transit" van, resting one hand on the driver's side mirror. The van has contact information on the side.

Armed with public money, nonprofits are trying to meet Vermont’s small-town transit needs

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 22, 2024, 6:51 am

a blurry photo of a red light in the dark.

Canadian wildfires to impact Vermont’s air quality on Friday

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 15, 2024, 5:54 pmAugust 15, 2024, 5:55 pm

A man in a suit stands at a podium with a microphone, speaking in front of a teal backdrop featuring a circular emblem and an American flag.

UVM President Suresh Garimella tapped to lead University of Arizona

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 9, 2024, 1:21 pmAugust 9, 2024, 7:01 pm

Rhode Island man arraigned on 17 charges, including attempted murder of 3 Vermont state troopers

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 8, 2024, 6:57 pmAugust 8, 2024, 7:33 pm

A group of people stands outdoors holding a banner that reads "Human Rights" and "Derechos Humanos." They are gathered on a rural roadside with a farm in the background.

Pawlet Selectboard member cited for assaulting farm worker, juvenile

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 6, 2024, 4:57 pmAugust 6, 2024, 4:57 pm

Close-up image of a mosquito standing on a person's skin, with its long legs and proboscis visible. The background is blurred.

Mosquitoes in Grand Isle and Franklin counties test positive for EEE virus

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 5, 2024, 5:11 pmAugust 5, 2024, 5:11 pm

A narrow wooden bridge crosses a rocky stream surrounded by trees and shrubbery. The streambed is filled with large stones and debris.

Champlain Valley

After early July floods, Starksboro and Huntington eye ‘astronomical’ costs and mounting losses

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 4, 2024, 7:55 amAugust 5, 2024, 12:08 pm

A dog walks on a road significantly damaged by a landslide, with deep cracks and a stream running through. A house on a grassy hill is visible in the background.

Dog Mountain cancels summer festival as St. Johnsbury floods wreak havoc

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 1, 2024, 4:44 pmAugust 2, 2024, 2:06 pm