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Vermont general election ballots mailed later than expected

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Following “technical problems,” all ballots were mailed by Oct. 7, according to the Secretary of State.

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Police face barrage of questions but provide few answers about shooting by Williston officer

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The injured man suffered a gunshot wound to his hip in the early Thursday morning shooting and was treated at the hospital and released, according to police.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Police face barrage of questions but provide few answers about shooting by Williston officer.

A decade of remembering: Good grows from grief

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A 2016 crash has the grim distinction of being Vermont’s deadliest mass homicide. The effects of the tragedy rippled through the Harwood high school community foremost, stretching outward to Vermont as a whole.

Read the story on VTDigger here: A decade of remembering: Good grows from grief.

Universal primary care is at the center of the race for governor. How would it work?

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Democratic challenger Amanda Janoo has proposed an income tax on the wealthiest Vermonters to fund primary and preventive care for all state residents. The idea has been met with support, skepticism and questions.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Universal primary care is at the center of the race for governor. How would it work?.

Vermont school districts scramble to cover the increased cost of diesel

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Typical school buses run on diesel fuel. With prices at the pump remaining steadily high since September, districts are considering how to come up with the extra money.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont school districts scramble to cover the increased cost of diesel.

A salute to the Northeast Kingdom’s sharpest wit

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No label quite captures a commentary this tongue-in-cheek.

Read the story on VTDigger here: A salute to the Northeast Kingdom’s sharpest wit.

The fall foliage is the best it’s been in years

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Warm temps and Saturday sunshine make foliage viewing a weekend must-do. Wetter weather is on the way.

Read the story on VTDigger here: The fall foliage is the best it’s been in years.

State police investigate shooting by Williston officer that wounded a man early Thursday

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The injured man was taken to a hospital, where he was reported in stable condition.

Read the story on VTDigger here: State police investigate shooting by Williston officer that wounded a man early Thursday.

Vermont governor’s race will test voters’ appetite for raising new taxes — or cutting them

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There’s broad consensus that affordability is a problem, one political observer said. But Amanda Janoo and Phil Scott hardly see eye-to-eye on how to solve it.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont governor’s race will test voters’ appetite for raising new taxes — or cutting them.

Vermont’s ‘slopaganda’ problem

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After a successful challenge of Vermont's AI political media law, computer-generated election satire continues to make waves.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s ‘slopaganda’ problem.

Don’t tax Vermont expats out of coming home

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A huge tax increase on second homes could push out owners with deep Vermont roots and let wealthier buyers with fewer ties take their place.

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Florida evangelist purchases former Green Mountain College campus from whiskey mogul

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The sale price for the Poultney campus property was $6 million.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Florida evangelist purchases former Green Mountain College campus from whiskey mogul.

Vermont Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes to leave role for private sector

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Scott’s office praised the outgoing secretary’s work improving the state’s cybersecurity systems and exploring AI possibilities.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Digital Services Secretary Denise Reilly-Hughes to leave role for private sector.

Parents of cyclist who was killed in crosswalk file wrongful death lawsuit against driver

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"She loved to ride her bike," the teen’s father said Wednesday, after bringing the legal action against folk artist Douglas Knapp.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Parents of cyclist who was killed in crosswalk file wrongful death lawsuit against driver.

Vermont Conversation: Forester, influencer and author Ethan Tapper on why ‘it’s our responsibility to carry hope for each other’

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Tapper’s new book, “The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving,” explores the power of staying and paying careful attention to the environment around you.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Forester, influencer and author Ethan Tapper on why ‘it’s our responsibility to carry hope for each other’.

Vermont’s housing crisis needs bold answers

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Homelessness has become ordinary in Vermont. And that is extraordinary.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s housing crisis needs bold answers.

For Sam Lucci, Freedom & Unity made the path back to college a “no-brainer” 

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“There might be a point where I have to weigh the cost of tuition against everything else,” Sam said. “But as long as there is Freedom & Unity, I can plan my life and my next semester and a path to my degree.”

Read the story on VTDigger here: For Sam Lucci, Freedom & Unity made the path back to college a “no-brainer” .

Federal boost advances West Brattleboro Terrace redevelopment

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A $1.75 million federal award moves forward a $19 million plan for 30 energy-efficient homes for older residents.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Federal boost advances West Brattleboro Terrace redevelopment.

Vermont summer food aid for families expires this weekend

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Time is running out for most families to use grocery benefits that help feed children during the months when schools aren’t in session.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont summer food aid for families expires this weekend.

Lt. gov. candidates largely agree on politics, clash personally

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Lt. Gov. John Rodgers and challenger Molly Gray met Tuesday for a tense debate hosted by Vermont Public.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Lt. gov. candidates largely agree on politics, clash personally.

Rink on the brink: Barre makes last-minute ice rink repairs, but the arena’s future is uncertain

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For one local high school coach, the rink holds three generations of family history.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Rink on the brink: Barre makes last-minute ice rink repairs, but the arena’s future is uncertain.

UVM Medical Center unions reach tentative agreement in contract negotiations

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Union members now have until Sunday to vote on ratifying the contract.

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Proposal 4’s language is flawed

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The Legislature’s own constitutional law expert has raised concerns about the amendment’s language.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Proposal 4’s language is flawed.

Vermont colleges chart a path forward against demographic and financial headwinds

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“We cannot lose more colleges in Vermont if we're going to try to address Vermont's demographic issue,” said a leader of Middlebury College.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont colleges chart a path forward against demographic and financial headwinds.

Vermont’s return-to-office order is an insult

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The order ignores the dignity, work ethic and worth of the people who do the state's work.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont’s return-to-office order is an insult.

Brattleboro fire chief deploys for 13 months

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Chief Jay Symonds serves with the New York Army National Guard. The planning for a handoff to an interim chief began several months ago.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Brattleboro fire chief deploys for 13 months.

Attorney for man charged in a deadly police chase seeks to quiz potential jurors before seeking change of venue

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The lawyer called it an “efficient way to address the enormous amount of publicity this case has generated, and the strong feelings that appear to exist in a large number of people in Rutland County.”

Read the story on VTDigger here: Attorney for man charged in a deadly police chase seeks to quiz potential jurors before seeking change of venue.

New report finds low reconviction rates for teens in first years of Vermont’s ‘Raise the Age’ law

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“My hope is that this will encourage our lawmakers and policymakers and the administration to hold the course with ‘Raise the Age,’” said the chair of Vermont’s Council for Equitable Youth Justice.

Read the story on VTDigger here: New report finds low reconviction rates for teens in first years of Vermont’s ‘Raise the Age’ law.

Not every job needs to be done in the office

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The return-to-office order could drive out workers Vermont can't afford to lose.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Not every job needs to be done in the office.

Despite some overall progress, Vermont test scores show a widening achievement gap

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The state’s initial evaluation of its annual standardized test scores shows a widening gap between marginalized students and others. The Vermont Agency of Education says the state’s school funding model is to blame.

Read the story on VTDigger here: Despite some overall progress, Vermont test scores show a widening achievement gap.

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