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Straw poll: Harwood board eyes closing Waitsfield, Fayston schools

Looking ahead to the 2027-28 school budget, the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board this week took a first step toward running two fewer schools next fall, proposing to close elementary schools in Waitsfield and Fayston. That call was made in a straw poll at Wednesday’s board meeting with...

Waitsfield, VT · 1d
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Former student sues college for ‘negligence’ after injury from falling off dorm roof

A former student is suing Middlebury College, claiming the school is responsible for a spinal cord injury he endured after falling off the roof of Weybridge House in the spring of 2025, which resulted in paralysis of the lower half of his body. Filed in the U.S. District Court of...

Middlebury, VT · 2d
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South Burlington’s Chief Corbin graduates from ‘prestigious’ national program

South Burlington Fire Chief Christopher Corbin has become the first firefighter in Vermont in seven years to graduate from a competitive program at the National Fire Academy.

South Burlington, VT · 1d

The Burlington Free Press

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Under-the-radar players entering the 2026 Division II high school football semifinals

Undeniably, football is a team sport. Stars get the headlines, but winning week in and week out requires a collective effort and invaluable performances from players who aren't necessarily in the spotlight. This feature aims to shine a light on those potentially overlooked players. This story will highlight a total of eight players from the four remaining Division II football teams who are essential to their team's success but have flown under the radar during the 2026 season. Both D-II semifinals will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6: No. 4 North Country (5-4) at No. 1 Colchester (8-1) and No. 3 Lyndon (7-2) at No. 2 Fair Haven (7-2). Semifinal winners will play for the championship on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Burlington High School. Enjoy! UNDER THE RADAR PLAYERS FOR THE DIVISION II SEMIFINALS *Players listed in alphabetical order. Colin Boudreau, Fair Haven Union High School Sophomore Colin Boudreau got his first start at cornerback in the quarterfinals against U-32 after earning the coaching staff's trust. Boudreau is the Slaters' third option in the passing game and one of the returners on special teams. He has returned three kickoffs for touchdowns and set Fair Haven up with

Colchester, VT · 3d

WCAX

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New apprenticeship pathway aims to fill Vermont teacher shortage

A new apprenticeship pathway aims to bring more teachers into Vermont classrooms by allowing Vermonters to work in schools while earning their degrees.

Vermont · 1d

Middlebury Campus

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VIP works to strengthen Indigenous presence at Middlebury beyond November

As Middlebury prepares to recognize Native American Heritage Month this November, Voices of Indigenous People (VIP) is organizing cultural events, film screenings and community gatherings to increase Indigenous visibility on campus. Yet for the student organization, revived in 2024 after 15 years of inactivity, the month is part of a larger effort to build a lasting Indigenous community at Middlebury.

Middlebury, VT · 3d

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Double Dominance: Essex Volleyball Gains 2 Division I State Championships

The Essex Hornets solidified their status as undisputed powerhouse of Vermont high school volleyball on Sunday, November 1, capturing both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state titles in an unforgettable afternoon. The boys’ varsity team put on an incredible performance on the championship stage, sweeping Burlington 3-0...

Essex, VT · 2d

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UVM MBA program ranks #1 nationally

Real-World Impact Drives Grossman School of Business to the No. 1 Better World MBA in the U.S. and No. 3 Worldwide. Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont's Grossman School of Business has once again been recognized among the world's leading sustainability-focused business schools, earning a place in the global top three of Corporate Knights' 2026 Better World MBA ranking.

Burlington, VT · 2d

WCAX

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North Country school names new principal

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) - Boquet Valley Central School District has named Jenifer Jensen as the new principal at the Mountain View Campus. Jensen brings over 20 years of experience in education, previously having worked as middle school associate principal at Beekmantown Central School. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a...

Elizabethtown, NY · 2d

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NYS Master Teacher Program adds 188 teachers, 24 counselors to statewide network

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of 188 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,900 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. Twenty-four counselors were also selected as part of the Master Counselor cohort to serve as mentors for students and early-career educators. The new members represent 138 school districts with a Master Teacher or Master Counselor among their faculty, with 50 program members from high-needs districts including Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Utica, and, for counselors, New York City School Districts.

New York · 4d

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Hardwick Academy bell to be restored

HARDWICK – Two years ago, in the fall of 2024, the nearly 700 living Hardwick Academy (HA) alumni were given an opportunity to vote on the future of the school’s 1868 Meneely Bell that has been sitting in Memorial Park since the summer of 1976. A 60 percent...

Hardwick, VT · 4d

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Adirondack employers join forces on child care

Business and child care leaders from five counties gathered Oct. 29 at Fort William Henry to form “Child Care Is Everyone’s Business,” an effort to engage the business community in treating child care as economic infrastructure. — LAKE GEORGE | Employers and the greater community from across the Adirondacks came together on Thursday, Oct. 29, to launch a five-county business coalition aimed at one of the region’s most stubborn problems: families can’t find child care, and providers face an unsustainable business model.

Warren County, NY · 8d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Tigers Win 5 Set Match for Title

MIDDLEBURY, VT – The Middlebury high school girls’ volleyball team almost let the title get away, but would secure the night in the 5th and final set. Highlights from the final verse Enosburg, in the video above.

Middlebury, VT · 4d

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Finding their layers: Milton High School students bring ‘Shrek the Musical’ to the stage

MILTON — Natalie Colantoni cried when she saw the cast list. The Milton High School freshman had performed in middle school productions, but she hadn’t expected to land the role of Fiona in the high school’s upcoming production of “Shrek the Musical.”. “I actually started crying....

Milton, VT · 3d

WCAX

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UVM unlocking higher education for special needs students

Educators at UVM say the goal is to train a new generation of special educators who keep graduating high school students and their families in the know.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Northside Dining to reopen on weekends after students raise concerns

Students living on Trinity Campus have reported skipping meals, spending additional money on food and experiencing health related difficulties following reductions to weekend dining services this fall. Beginning this academic year, Northside Dining currently closes at 2 p.m. Fridays and re-opens at 4:30 p.m. Sundays, leaving Trinity’s nearly 600 residents...

Burlington, VT · 6d

WCAX

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Essex boys and girls win volleyball crowns, Middlebury girls claim D2

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Sunday’s high school volleyball championships brought drama and excitement. In the first match of the day, the Essex boys swept Burlington to claim their second straight title. “We’ve been all playing together since we were young. My setter, Rohan Rai, I’ve known that guy for...

Middlebury, VT · 6d

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The High Five: Upsets and dynasties

Every week, Mitch Wertlieb shares the top moments of the last week in Vermont sports in the High Five. This week, we run down state championships in boys and girls soccer, including a double overtime thriller in favor of Essex for the boys D1 crown, and how Rice has established a new dynasty in field hockey.

Essex, VT · 5d

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New University of Vermont provost selected

The University of Vermont has named its next provost and senior vice president. The appointment of Elizabeth Dumont will be official upon approval by the college’s Board of Trustees. UVM President Marlene Tromp says Dumont “shares my deep commitment to transparency and encouraging diverse perspectives through open and constructive...

Burlington, VT · 5d

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AuSable Valley rallies past Saranac in five-set thriller

PLATTSBURGH | AuSable Valley rallied from a two-set deficit to stun Saranac in five sets, while Plattsburgh High swept Northeastern Clinton in the opening round of the Section VII Class B volleyball playoffs Oct. 31. AUSABLE VALLEY 3. SARANAC 2. SARANAC | Fifth-seeded AuSable Valley dropped the first two sets...

Plattsburgh, NY · 5d