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Bernie Sanders’ attempts to block arms sales to Israel fail in U.S. Senate

A man in a blue shirt stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone, with red curtains in the background.

Peter Welch joined Sanders in cosponsoring measures that would have prevented the transfer of munitions and guidance systems to the Israeli military, citing their use against civilians in Gaza.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Bernie Sanders’ attempts to block arms sales to Israel fail in U.S. Senate.

Copley Hospital support staff unionize

A blue and white sign for copley hospital.

The yes vote comes on the heels of a successful unionization drive by support staff at Central Vermont Medical Center in September.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Copley Hospital support staff unionize.

An Afghan family aims for homeownership in Vermont — with help from a new partnership

A man sits on a ornate carpet in a living room with three children, two on his left and one on his right. A television is mounted on the wall to his left.

It doesn’t matter if you’re going to paradise, said Nelofer Karimi, it’s very hard to leave your home, your loved ones, the life you knew to come into a new reality that feels like a mountain of burdens.

Read the story on VTDigger here: An Afghan family aims for homeownership in Vermont — with help from a new partnership.

Montpelier council eyes job cuts to avert 24% tax increase next year

A historic building with a clock tower features two flagpoles. One flag is an American flag and the other is a rainbow pride flag. A tree is visible to the right.

“I expect that the FY26 budget process will be the most difficult in recent history," Montpelier Finance Director Sarah LaCroix wrote in her report.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier council eyes job cuts to avert 24% tax increase next year.

Vermont Conversation: Rhodes Scholar and Vermonter Lena Ashooh on working ‘towards a brighter future’

A person with long hair is sitting indoors, smiling and holding two grey parrots, one on their shoulder and another on their arm.

She is pursuing Harvard’s first major in animal studies and, at Oxford, plans to study animal ethics to address the question: “What does it mean to respect an animal as an individual?”

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Rhodes Scholar and Vermonter Lena Ashooh on working ‘towards a brighter future’.

Attorney General Charity Clark rules trooper was justified in use of deadly force in Orange fatal shooting

Close-up of a Vermont State Police vehicle, showing the state's emblem and the words "State Trooper" on the side.

The June shooting took place during a struggle as state trooper Adam Roaldi tried to secure a sawed-off shotgun from Jason Lowery’s vehicle, according to police.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Attorney General Charity Clark rules trooper was justified in use of deadly force in Orange fatal shooting.

Krystyna Davenport Brown: Thank you to our health care workers

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

In the darkest most vulnerable times, the staff at our hospitals and home health agencies step in to help us, to comfort us and to hold us.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Krystyna Davenport Brown: Thank you to our health care workers.

Conservation organizations: The Worcester Range plan balances diverse approaches to preserving healthy forests

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

The Worcester plan balances a wide range of uses and functions that are consistent with statewide planning tools and goals for biodiversity protection.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Conservation organizations: The Worcester Range plan balances diverse approaches to preserving healthy forests.

Three-quarters of Vermont experiencing dry conditions

A wetter-than-normal summer has given way to a drier-than-normal fall, particularly in southern Vermont.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Three-quarters of Vermont experiencing dry conditions.

Stowe police detective receives $100K payout after relationship with subordinate uncovered

A two-story police station with an American flag outside, surrounded by trees. A sign in front reads "Police" and "Public Safety Facility.

In turn, the veteran officer Fred Whitcomb agreed to retire and not disparage the police department or its officers in any way.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Stowe police detective receives $100K payout after relationship with subordinate uncovered.

Waitsfield covered bridge reopens after truck crashes into it

A large truck is stuck at the entrance of a covered wooden bridge, while several people in safety vests stand nearby.

“The truck was trying to make a delivery and the driver thought he was going to fit through the covered bridge,” Waitsfield’s constable Jeff Campbell said.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Waitsfield covered bridge reopens after truck crashes into it.

Feds to cut hours at 4 Vermont border crossings

Border Patrol vehicle parked under awning next to road leading to Canadian border station

The reductions will impact stations in Canaan, North Troy, West Berkshire and Alburgh, which are currently open 24 hours a day.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Feds to cut hours at 4 Vermont border crossings.

Sibilia seeks campaign cash in her bid to oust Vermont House Speaker Krowinski

Two women, each speaking and gesturing, are shown in separate images. They are wearing business attire and glasses, with one holding a microphone.

The race to become speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives is typically conducted mostly behind closed doors, but Rep. Laura Sibilia has taken the rare step of bringing her challenge to House Speaker Jill Krowinski public.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Sibilia seeks campaign cash in her bid to oust Vermont House Speaker Krowinski.

After years of appeals, Vermont Supreme Court ruling clears path for Putney affordable housing project

Aerial view of a modern apartment complex with solar panels, a small courtyard, and parked cars. Surrounded by green lawns and trees with roads leading to nearby buildings.

“My sense is that the majority of the residents in Putney do support the project, and that there’s a small but loud, vocal minority that really opposes it,” said the Putney selectboard chair.

Read the story on VTDigger here: After years of appeals, Vermont Supreme Court ruling clears path for Putney affordable housing project.

As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice

The need for food assistance from the Vermont Foodbank and its partners has increased steadily over the past two years.

Read the story on VTDigger here: As winter approaches, many Vermonters face an impossible choice.

Most Vermont Castings employees set to be furloughed next week

Nearly 80 workers at the stove and fireplace manufacturers’ facilities in Randolph and Bethel will be temporarily out of work starting Nov. 25, a spokesperson said.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Most Vermont Castings employees set to be furloughed next week.

Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment

A police officer in uniform speaks at a podium during a press conference. A woman stands in the background. Police badges and a flag are visible.

Murad was officially appointed to the post in 2023, after serving three years as the acting chief. He told his colleagues his last day would be on April 7, if not before.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment.

Kristina Callahan earns her “license to learn” as an aviation technician

A woman and a baby in green clothes are close together, both looking at the camera.

Kristina Callahan was taught that experience and hard work will get you where you want to go. She took time after high school to work, save money, and solidify her career plans… and when she was ready to take off, VSAC provided the runway.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Kristina Callahan earns her “license to learn” as an aviation technician.

Hannah Sorila: Brattleboro is a community, not a business

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

We are NOT fighting against a safer community. We are aiming to align the intention of a safer community with the impact we all desire.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Hannah Sorila: Brattleboro is a community, not a business.

Barbie Alsop: UVM Health Network’s planned cuts

Letters to the editor.

One of the reasons health care is so expensive is because of the unwieldy and irrational salaries paid to its top officers.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Barbie Alsop: UVM Health Network’s planned cuts.

Depression-era murals return to Bellows Falls

Four people collaborate to move a large, framed object in a cluttered workshop with various items and tools.

Two works by local artist and schoolteacher Stephen Belaski, degrading in storage for decades at Fort Ticonderoga, will be restored.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Depression-era murals return to Bellows Falls.

Lydia Annette Brignoli Lewis

Elderly woman with curly gray hair and a gentle smile, wearing a white top and black jacket.

Lydia took great joy in helping others and in giving back.  After retiring, she spent many years volunteering in local nursing homes, first at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation and then at Woodridge Nursing Home. 

Read the story on VTDigger here: Lydia Annette Brignoli Lewis.

Prosecutor says suspects in Rutland murder case may have been targeting another person

Two people sitting in a room. The person on the left wears a red outfit, and the person on the right wears a white shirt with red pants.

Two Massachusetts men pleaded not guilty Monday to charges stemming from the Friday night shooting.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Prosecutor says suspects in Rutland murder case may have been targeting another person.

Scott appoints new secretary of administration, three more to extended cabinet

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The Agency of Administration oversees and coordinates Vermont’s state government agencies, departments and programs, and the role of secretary is one of the top two positions in the governor’s cabinet, right alongside his chief of staff.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Scott appoints new secretary of administration, three more to extended cabinet.

Study group hesitant about psychedelic therapy in Vermont

Members of a state advisory group recently declined to endorse the creation of a therapeutic program involving psychedelic drugs.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Study group hesitant about psychedelic therapy in Vermont.

Montpelier man pleads not guilty to aggravated murder charges in parents’ killing

A courtroom scene with a man on a screen in a blue padded vest, video conferencing. A blurred figure in a suit appears in the foreground, possibly observing the proceedings.

The Nov. 15 incident marks the third time in as many months that a person has been charged with killing members of their family in Vermont.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier man pleads not guilty to aggravated murder charges in parents’ killing.

UVM men’s soccer team advances to NCAA tournament after winning America East championship

Soccer players celebrate their win on a field, with a scoreboard in the background displaying "1-0." The sun is setting, and a team bench is visible on the right.

Sunday’s conference championship marks the second time in four years — and the seventh time in the history of the UVM men's soccer program — that they have brought home the America East title.

Read the story on VTDigger here: UVM men’s soccer team advances to NCAA tournament after winning America East championship.

Marjorie Augusta Lincoln Carsen

A person with glasses and gray hair smiles at the camera against a textured wall background.

A lover of classical music, Marjorie found tremendous joy singing with the CVUUS Choir and the Middlebury College Community Chorus.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Marjorie Augusta Lincoln Carsen.

Mark R. Depman, M.D.

Mark's life was ever entwined in the practices of medicine and studio art.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Mark R. Depman, M.D..

Jonathon Weber: We need to reduce the speed of cars on Shelburne Road

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

We must act urgently to address the infrastructural factors that cause such severe consequences when humans make mistakes.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Jonathon Weber: We need to reduce the speed of cars on Shelburne Road.

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