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Three individuals raise their right hands in an oath-taking ceremony, facing a woman holding a paper. A microphone stands in front of them.

Brattleboro sees more division than subtraction in efforts to cut defeated budget

by Kevin O'Connor April 14, 2025, 3:52 pmApril 14, 2025, 3:52 pm

A person crosses the street in front of a historic brick building with a sign that reads "Hotel Brooks" under a clear blue sky.

Brattleboro’s cornerstone Brooks House block up for sale

by Kevin O'Connor April 8, 2025, 1:56 pmApril 8, 2025, 2:00 pm

A large crowd of people bundled in jackets and hats hold various protest signs. The scene appears to be outdoors during a protest in cold weather.

Government & Politics

Thousands of people protest Trump presidency at rallies around Vermont

by Greta Solsaa and Kevin O'Connor April 5, 2025, 6:22 pmApril 7, 2025, 8:46 am

People gathered on a bridge holding signs that say "RESIST" and "Save Our Democracy." An American flag is visible.

Government & Politics

Vermont protests against Trump presidency see rising participation

by Kevin O'Connor April 3, 2025, 1:46 pmApril 3, 2025, 1:46 pm

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Should Vermont’s Catholic Church pay retirement benefits to clergy facing abuse claims?

by Kevin O'Connor April 1, 2025, 4:26 pmApril 1, 2025, 4:26 pm

A church steeple with a cross on top is silhouetted against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Abuse claimants in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case seek details about local assets

by Kevin O'Connor March 25, 2025, 4:07 pmMarch 25, 2025, 4:07 pm

People seated in a community meeting, with six panelists at a table facing an audience in a gymnasium setting.

Government & Politics

In a first, Brattleboro Town Meeting rejects proposed municipal budget

by Kevin O'Connor March 24, 2025, 10:40 amMarch 24, 2025, 10:42 am

A single purple flower bud emerges from the soil, surrounded by dried grass and leaves, near a gray fence.

When does spring start? In Vermont, it depends.

by Kevin O'Connor March 19, 2025, 6:54 am

Colorful mural reads "Greetings from Brattleboro VT 05301" on a wall. A car is parked in front, partially obscuring the view.

Questions of policing and a proposed 12% tax hike entangle Brattleboro

by Kevin O'Connor March 16, 2025, 6:53 am

People sit at a long table with microphones in front of a bright yellow sign reading "Town Meeting" in a public gathering room.

Government & Politics

Several Vermont Town Meetings call on the state to guard against ‘federal overreach’

by Kevin O'Connor March 5, 2025, 1:21 pmMarch 5, 2025, 1:32 pm

People are seated in folding chairs at an indoor gathering. One person wears a green hoodie with "Proud To Be Local" printed on the back.

Government & Politics

Vermont Town Meetings reveal the growing challenge of running a municipality

by Kevin O'Connor March 4, 2025, 10:33 amMarch 4, 2025, 10:33 am

Close-up of a pen resting on an official ballot for a town meeting in Vermont, dated March 4, 2025.

Government & Politics

VTDigger’s 2025 Guide to Vermont Town Meeting voting

by Kevin O'Connor March 2, 2025, 6:55 amMarch 5, 2025, 1:51 pm

A damaged road and eroded riverbanks from a flood with houses and a utility pole in the background in a residential area affected by the water.

Government & Politics

Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink

by Kevin O'Connor February 26, 2025, 6:58 am

Snow-covered steps lead up to a building with a signboard reading "Town Meeting Tue 3.4, Polls 0, 10 AM-7 PM" in the foreground.

Government & Politics

The Vermont Town Meeting trend you can take to the bank: Requests for reserve funds

by Kevin O'Connor February 19, 2025, 6:55 amMarch 2, 2025, 10:20 am