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A brick building with a white steeple and weather vane, set against a clear blue sky.

Data breach reported in firm handling Vermont Catholic abuse claims

by Kevin O'Connor June 9, 2025, 4:27 pmJune 9, 2025, 4:27 pm

A person wearing blue glasses and an orange jacket holds a pitchfork and a copy of Alison Bechdel's comic novel "Spent" outdoors in a wooded area.

Alison Bechdel’s new graphic novel illustrates the comic side of Vermont

by Kevin O'Connor June 8, 2025, 6:54 amJune 10, 2025, 11:49 am

A group of adults and children stand indoors holding a banner that reads "Ron & Shirley Squire AIDS Walk." A baby in a car seat is positioned in front of the group.

94-year-old Vermont charity walker reaches $500,000 milestone

by Kevin O'Connor June 2, 2025, 3:24 pmJune 2, 2025, 3:25 pm

A community meeting with a panel of eight people seated at a table facing an audience in folding chairs.

Brattleboro approves $24.9M town budget after months of setbacks

by Kevin O'Connor May 28, 2025, 3:15 pmMay 29, 2025, 1:08 pm

Brattleboro hospital eyes $4M in cuts, new revenue to balance budget

by Kevin O'Connor May 27, 2025, 4:32 pmMay 27, 2025, 4:32 pm

A gravestone marked "Hamilton" with American flags and other gravestones in the background, set in a grassy cemetery.

A Vermont WWII veteran survived a death march. 80 years later, his hometown is saying goodbye.

by Kevin O'Connor May 25, 2025, 6:55 amMay 25, 2025, 7:34 am

A metal-roofed building with a large cross on top is partially obscured by tree branches with budding leaves.

A new wave of Vermont Catholic abuse claimants has its day in court

by Kevin O'Connor May 14, 2025, 5:41 pmMay 14, 2025, 5:45 pm

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Government & Politics

Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese faces 118 more clergy misconduct claims

by Kevin O'Connor May 12, 2025, 3:42 pmMay 12, 2025, 3:42 pm

A woman holding a “Thanks Shirley Squires” sign smiles and talks to a man at an event, with food trays visible in the background.

This 94-year-old Vermonter is the great-great-grandmother of all fundraisers

by Kevin O'Connor May 11, 2025, 7:16 am

A crowd gathers on a city street lined with leafless trees and vendor tents, with people standing, walking, and observing an outdoor event.

Brattleboro officials reduce defeated town budget, yet proposed taxes remain up by double digits

by Kevin O'Connor May 5, 2025, 4:44 pmMay 5, 2025, 6:00 pm

A man in colonial attire holds a sword, with another man behind him. Text reads: "Ethan Allen at Fort Ticonderoga, May 10th, 1775.

Ethan Allen has an image problem. Is the internet and present-day polarization to blame?

by Kevin O'Connor May 4, 2025, 6:48 amMay 4, 2025, 6:48 am

A group of people, including adults and children, gather on a sidewalk holding signs and standing near chalk writing during a public protest or demonstration.

Brattleboro rejected a $25M municipal budget as too high. Now comes a $426,732 aftershock.

by Kevin O'Connor April 28, 2025, 3:13 pmApril 28, 2025, 3:32 pm

A man in a navy blue polo shirt stands in front of a colorful mural featuring large birds and buildings.

Once drug dependent and desperate, this Vermonter had a problem. Now he’s part of the solution.

by Kevin O'Connor April 27, 2025, 6:53 am

Large "OPEN" flag hangs outside a storefront on a snowy street; two people walk on the sidewalk in the background.

Amid federal and state funding questions, more Vermont municipalities are turning to local option taxes

by Kevin O'Connor April 16, 2025, 2:40 pmApril 16, 2025, 2:40 pm