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Washington County business destroyed by massive fire

Washington County, NY · 1d

VTDigger

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I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont

Not every short-term rental belongs to a wealthy out-of-stater. For some of us, it’s the only way to survive. Read the story on VTDigger here: I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont .

Vermont · 2d

VTDigger

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More than 5,000 Vermonters have lost SNAP benefits

I’m reporting on how federal policy and rising costs affect Vermonters’ ability to meet basic needs. Read the story on VTDigger here: More than 5,000 Vermonters have lost SNAP benefits .

Vermont · 2d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Vermonters Call November Stick Season. 7 Stops on Route 100 That Are Better Without the Leaves

The leaves are gone, the leaf-peepers went with them, and Vermont gets quiet. Locals call...

Vermont · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Fort Edward, NY · 9d

WCAX

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Rutland skatepark project secures location after years of searching

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Organizers working to bring a skatepark back to Rutland say they have secured a location for the project. Brooke Geery knows a thing or two about the perfect line. She grew up in Rutland County and frequented Zero Gravity Skatepark, inside where Giorgetti Arena now is.

Rutland, VT · 19h

charlottenewsvt.org

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Thoughts about Gov. Scott leaving a defining legacy

In a historic Vermont win, five-term, incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, long considered one of the most popular governors in the country, clinched a sixth term in the recent midterm election and did so in a predominantly progressive blue state. Pundits have offered many reasons for Governor Scott’s beating his...

Vermont · 2d

vermontpublic.org

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Vermont adds homeless shelter capacity, but it’s still not enough to meet the need

Carly Berlin covers housing and infrastructure for Vermont Public, in partnership with VTDigger. This week, some of the season’s first snow flurries are forecast to fly in Vermont. Across the state, emergency shelter operators are finalizing their plans to offer warm beds to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Shelter...

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont’s schools are not the problem, property tax is

HARDWICK – Rising school taxes are a symptom of a regressive, unstable property tax. Consolidation and spending cuts won’t cure it. In his 2025 inaugural address, Gov. Phil Scott decried rising education property taxes. He noted that if trends continue as they have, property tax bills will have increased by an average of 33% in just three years.

Vermont · 3d

WCAX

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Winter weather has local crews checking road salt supplies

KILLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As winter weather hits the area, Killington road crews are out clearing any slick spots. But do they have enough salt to keep you safe?. Last winter crews across Vermont rationed salt supplies because of a regional shortage. VTrans was not affected by the shortage. Killington...

Killington, VT · 1d

VTDigger

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Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up

Neither new taxes nor new residents will rescue Vermont. Homegrown industry and artificial intelligence might. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up .

Vermont · 1d

The Money Overview

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SSI recipients in Connecticut, New York and Vermont who rent from a parent lost a special rent test when Social Security rescinded its Ruppert ruling effective Aug. 31

Tenants on SSI who rent from a parent in Connecticut, New York or Vermont no longer get a court-ordered second look at how much of their rent counts against the monthly check. Social Security marked its ruling on the 1989 case Ruppert v. Bowen as rescinded effective Aug. 31, 2026, ending a rule that applied […] The post SSI recipients in Connecticut, New York and Vermont who rent from a parent lost a special rent test when Social Security rescinded its Ruppert ruling effective Aug. 31 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Connecticut · 2h

WCAX

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Vermont officials, criminal justice reform advocates explore ‘second-look’ sentencing legislation

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont officials and criminal justice reform advocates are looking into so-called “second look” legislation that could offer people serving lengthy prison sentences a chance at earlier release. A range of legal professionals were at the Vermont Law and Graduate School Friday to learn...

Vermont · 18h

Colchester Sun

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Point in Time Count reveals 5% increase in homeless children in Vermont

VERMONT — The point in time count for 2026 was released Tuesday, with child homelessness across Vermont increasing by 5% from 2025. Each year, the Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, Chittenden County Homeless Alliance and Institute for Community Alliances team up to count the homeless population in Vermont over one day in late January and issue a report.

Vermont · 1d

Animal of Things

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Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Vermont looks nothing like it does in Texas or Georgia. There is no hog season, no bag limit, and no established population to chase, and the state treats every confirmed pig as a problem to remove quickly. That does not mean the topic is simple. Vermont law defines feral swine in … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Louisiana: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and What Penalties Apply • November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date • 108 Days of Deer Reduction Zone Hunting in Indiana, Plus Every 2026-27 Season Date

Vermont · 4d

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Ashby won't concede state senate race ahead of recount

The race for New York’s 43rd State Senate District seat remains close enough to trigger an automatic recount. But, that’s not stopping the Democratic candidate from declaring victory. Democrat Devin Lander has declared himself the winner in the tight contest for New York’s 43rd State Senate seat. The...

New York · 22h

VTDigger

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National hatchery closure in Bethel has Vermont officials concerned

Other fish hatcheries across the state are already operating at capacity, officials say. Read the story on VTDigger here: National hatchery closure in Bethel has Vermont officials concerned .

Bethel, VT · 18h

VTDigger

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Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January

Vermont has the second-lowest minimum wage in New England. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island all have minimums of $15 an hour or more. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont to raise minimum wage by 49 cents in January .

Vermont · 1d

VTDigger

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Chittenden parents file lawsuit challenging Vermont’s new public tuition rules

A family is suing the state in federal court, arguing that Vermont’s 2025 education reform law is unconstitutional because it excludes religious schools from receiving public tuition dollars. Read the story on VTDigger here: Chittenden parents file lawsuit challenging Vermont’s new public tuition rules .

Vermont · 1d

VTDigger

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In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism

While federal policy has left some businesses on shaky ground, officials and business owners agree that outdoor recreation could increase its role in the state’s economy. Read the story on VTDigger here: In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism .

Vermont · 1d