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Vermont Pub & Brewery decries thefts ahead of closure

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Pub & Brewery is asking people to stop stealing items from the soon-to-close downtown Burlington restaurant. The pub posted on social media Thursday, saying several guests climbed on top of the bar over the weekend and took items off the walls. “This has been the...

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Homelessness Rises in Chittenden County, Drops Across Vermont

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeless people in Chittenden County this year, as well as a troubling increase in the number of homeless children across Vermont. That’s according to the Point-in-Time Count, a snapshot of the number of homeless people identified across the state on one night in January. A report analyzing the count was released by a coalition of homelessness advocates on Tuesday.

Chittenden County, VT · 3d

The Burlington Free Press

Burlington police chief pick draws scrutiny over discrimination claims

Accusations of gender discrimination in past jobs, complaints about a murky selection process and concerns about timing so close to elections shadowed City Council's appointment of Anthony Geraci as Burlington's next police chief . Councilors approved Geraci, who led departments in New York, in a 10-2 vote Nov. 9, but not before a range of objections from Democrats. Ward 6 Councilor Becca Brown McKnight raised concerns of “institutional sexism,” saying workplace allegations of gender discrimination against Geraci had not been thoroughly investigated by the mayor or hiring committee. "About a year and a half ago, I confirmed somebody onto a city committee who turned out to have a troubling background in terms of how he treated women," said McKnight, a Democrat. "Instead, I chose to go along with the flow, to move things along and to be polite. And at that time, I didn't do enough to dig deeper and ask the right questions. And that was the wrong choice, and I own that, and now I'm trying to do better." Our picks for you, every Sunday: Sign up for Free Press Selects for a pick of good pieces, plus insights into how we do our work. Free every week.

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That 1-of-12 Quarter Just Crushed Vermont's Upset Dream Against Oregon

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Vermont women’s basketball looked like they were about to pull off a shocker against Power 4 giant Oregon, keeping pace and making everyone at Patrick Gym believe an upset […]

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Silloway Maple, Gagne Maple among those honored at annual awards

A sugar maker from Cornwall and a brother-and-sister team from Randolph were among those receiving awards from the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association this past weekend.

Randolph, VT · 21h

WCAX

Drivers say Champlain Parkway has made little difference in five months

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drivers interviewed by Channel 3 say the Champlain Parkway has not made much of a difference in the five months since it opened. The parkway opened in June after 66 years of development. The goal was to provide a quicker route into downtown Burlington and reduce traffic.

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Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette Council met late into the night on Tuesday, and in the end, members voted down a new high-tech bar in downtown Lafayette. The decision came down amid concerns about safety in the downtown area. The owner had planned to use artificial intelligence bartenders to staff the club.

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Lizzy Kruger named a Vermont Outstanding Educator for 2026

Charlotte Central School special educator Lizzy Kruger has been named a Vermont Outstanding Educator for 2026. Kruger is one of two recipients from the Champlain Valley School District to earn the award this year, receiving the recognition alongside Champlain Valley Union High librarian Katie Mack in a ceremony at the University of Vermont on Nov. 4.

Charlotte, VT · 1d

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Social Dances Offer Fun, Connection and an Antidote to Winter Isolation

Before Jack Daly of Burlington showed up at his first social dance in 2016, the only dancing he’d done besides “jumping up and down at rock concerts” involved a single frustrating salsa class with a very stern teacher. But in the dark winter months after the breakup of his marriage, the then-64-year-old’s spirits were low. He hadn’t gotten out of the house in a while. When he heard about a pop-up dance event just around the corner on Pine Street, he checked it out.

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Previewing Vermont's high school football state championships with Alex Abrami

Are you ready for some (Vermont high school football state championship) football?!. This week on The Sports Rapport, host Mitch Wertlieb is joined by Burlington Free Press sports reporter Alex Abrami to preview the three championship games and make some predictions. In Division I, the No. 1 seeded St. Johnsbury...

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ECHO Center sturgeon gets ultrasound after trouble eating

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The ECHO Leahy Center and a local emergency vet performed their first-ever ultrasound on a sturgeon after the endangered fish stopped eating normally. ECHO’s three sturgeon live in a massive 15,000-gallon tank. When one of the 19-year-old prehistoric-looking behemoths wasn’t eating normally, it caught an animal care’s eye.

Burlington, VT · 22h

Middlebury Campus

Middlebury reacts to the 2026 midterm election results

In the late evening and early morning of Nov. 3 and 4, the majority of the 2026 midterm election results came in from national and local news outlets. In the Senate, the Democratic Party flipped seven seats blue, taking the majority of seats with 54 Democrats to 44 Republicans. In the House of Representatives, the Democratic Party flipped 41 seats blue to gain the majority of seats in the House with 252 Democrats to 161 Republicans.

Middlebury, VT · 1d

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Mid-term results a ‘vindication’ of Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Is former Gov. Howard Dean’s 50-state strategy making a comeback?. Last week, Democrats won big in swing states and red states. Former governor and Democratic National Committee Chair Howard Dean is credited with pioneering the 50-state strategy from 2005 to 2009, a grassroots effort to run Democratic candidates at every level and in every state.

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Porter nurses strike new labor deal

On Oct. 23, Porter Medical Center nurses signed a new labor contract with the hospital’s administration, securing wage increases along with other shift and benefit improvements. This agreement, which will last for three years, comes after months of negotiations between the hospital and the Porter Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, PFNHP Local 5753, the union representing the hospital’s employees.

Porter, NY · 1d

Colchester Sun

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

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5 College Towns Worth the Trip on a Campus Tour Road Trip

Campus tours have a reputation for being a box to tick: a parking lot, an info session, a guide walking backward across the quad. Planned well, though, they can be one of the best road trips you’ll take as a family. College towns pack great food, walkable downtowns and easy access to the outdoors into a small area. Touring them is also a rare chance to spend a few days with your teen before life gets busy.

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Empty offices linger in downtown Burlington as work habits change

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The effects of the pandemic can still be seen in empty offices across Chittenden County, especially in downtown Burlington, where the vacancy rate remains above its pre-pandemic level. A firm that tracks real estate says there was a 6.9% vacancy rate in Burlington’s central business district...

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Close encounters of the furred kind: black bears among us

Every fall, the Charlotte Front Porch Forum lights up with the strange reports: lights over the lake, ghost stories, strange animal encounters in the night. They sometimes come with blurry photos, speculative comments. As a member of your local conservation commission, I’d like to encourage you to keep an eye...

Charlotte, VT · 1d

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