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A man in a sheriff's uniform with the name "Anderson" speaks indoors; another man in casual clothes and a cap is visible in the background.

Sheriff explores a new approach to funding regional policing in Windham County

by The Commons News August 25, 2025, 6:07 pmAugust 25, 2025, 6:08 pm

A map shows the proposed Hinsdale Island Greenway with labeled features including bridges, trails, a kayak launch, picnic spots, and viewing platforms along the Connecticut River.

To reuse or raze? Brattleboro and Hinsdale, NH, remain at odds over fate of two bridges.

by The Commons News July 30, 2025, 6:37 pmJuly 31, 2025, 12:24 pm

The exterior sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is displayed on a brick building, partially framed by green leaves.

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital braces for federal cuts to Medicaid

by The Commons News July 10, 2025, 11:14 pmJuly 11, 2025, 12:15 am

A white van with black cow spots and “MOO!” painted on the side is parked in front of a brick building. An inset shows a woman speaking into a microphone.

MicroMoo transit service in Brattleboro is set to end June 13

by The Commons News June 11, 2025, 4:23 pmJune 13, 2025, 1:05 pm

A sepia-toned illustration of a two-story wooden house with multiple windows. Two people stand in front, and large trees loom in the background.

A spark that ignited a revolution

by The Commons News March 12, 2025, 6:55 amJune 6, 2025, 3:27 pm

Vintage train station waiting area with schedules on a board, brochures on a rack, and a wooden bench in the foreground. Hand sanitizer sits on the counter.

Concern in the air on Bellows Falls depot project

by The Commons News February 3, 2025, 5:01 pmJune 6, 2025, 2:45 pm

A building with purple flags in the snow.

In Brattleboro, with bitter cold comes urgent need for shelter

by The Commons News February 2, 2025, 6:12 amJanuary 31, 2025, 3:17 pm

Small brick building with a snow-covered ground, surrounded by a few trees and bushes. A sunset sky in the background.

Windham County’s sole medical cannabis dispensary closes

by The Commons News January 14, 2025, 5:05 pmJune 6, 2025, 2:32 pm

A site map illustrating a residential area featuring senior housing, townhouses/condos, and apartments, along with parking areas, a daycare, community room, green space, and a children's playground.

Government & Politics

Four southern Vermont towns address the housing crisis — collaboratively

by The Commons News October 3, 2024, 6:32 amOctober 2, 2024, 9:38 pm

Rockingham Meeting House gets $750,000 preservation grant

by The Commons News September 9, 2024, 6:55 amSeptember 9, 2024, 4:29 pm

People are standing in line at a homemade ice cream stand with blue and green tents at an outdoor event on a sunny day. A dog is also present. Trees and a building are visible in the background.

Putney hosts new food truck park

by The Commons News August 13, 2024, 4:00 pmAugust 13, 2024, 4:00 pm

Grace Cottage welcomes new chief executive

by The Commons News June 24, 2024, 6:58 amOctober 21, 2024, 9:49 pm

A sign that reads 'declaration of inclusion'.

Vermont Declaration of Inclusion initiative reaches new milestone

by The Commons News June 20, 2024, 7:10 pmJune 20, 2024, 7:10 pm

Sign informing anglers that Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon are protected by law. Possession is illegal and hooks should be removed or the line cut if caught. Release immediately.

After more than a century, sturgeon return to Bellows Falls

by The Commons News June 12, 2024, 6:39 pmSeptember 11, 2024, 10:49 pm