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REGION – Below are the results of the Vermont and New Hampshire state legislature elections relevant to the coverage areas of The Vermont Journal, The Shopper Edition, and The Message of the Week. All results are as of Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. We will update these results as votes continue to be counted.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Drought conditions are expanding across Vermont after a stretch of below-normal rainfall in much of the region. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 32% of Vermont in moderate drought, up from 14% one week earlier. In New Hampshire, the area in moderate drought grew from 33% to 40% over the same period.
This week, we're taking a moment to celebrate people and collaborations that are making a positive difference across Vermont. The Corse family in Whitingham and Paul Harlow in Westminster recently received major awards recognizing their leadership and contributions in farming and caring for the land. We're also sharing a story about a restoration project that uses natural materials and processes to strengthen a vulnerable roadway, while improving habitat and river health.
Vermont's Department of Public Safety is conducting a blue alert exercise later Thursday afternoon, November 5.
The three-year agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on offshore wind energy, electricity transmission planning, and regional grid integration. It will support information sharing and explore opportunities to deliver Nova Scotia's offshore wind resources to New England. “As a small state, we can’t generate affordable, clean and reliable energy alone,...
Vermont’s total state tax revenue in 2024 reached $4.6 billion, of which $1.5 billion, representing 32.3%, was derived from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories and up...
“The veterans who speak are our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members. Attending a Vets Town Hall is a chance to learn about some of the experiences that have been meaningful to them,” said Kristen Eaton, deputy director of Vets Town Hall. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November .
SHEFFIELD — Sheffield officials are weighing three options for adding a sidewalk along Route 122 through the village, with preliminary estimates ranging from about $400,000 for a basic sidewalk to a more expensive design that could include a separate footbridge over Millers Run. Consultants from Fuss & O’Neill presented the alternatives to the Select Board on Oct. 7 as part of a state-funded scoping study examining pedestrian access between Berry Hill Road, Chesley Hill Road and Millers Run School. The grant funding the study expires in February. The presentation marks another step in a project identified as a priority in Sheffield’s 2025 Town Plan.
Vermont advocates celebrated Friday after voters approved an equal rights amendment, nearly a decade after the effort began.
Pinched by a strained economy, Vermont businesses are raising prices, forgoing expansion and dabbling in artificial intelligence, a new survey by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce found. 40% of surveyed companies rated the current business climate in Vermont as poor or very poor. Negative feelings spiked significantly from a year...
Join the Southwestern Vermont Chamber for a Lunch & Learn exploring important 2025 healthcare changes and the new Vermont Saves retirement savings program!. Hear from Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and Jessica Jacobs of The Richards Group as they break down what Vermont businesses need to know about upcoming healthcare, vision, and dental changes, along with the state’s new retirement savings initiative.
VERMONT — Along with enjoying apple cider and viewing the changing colors of the leaves, it is also that time of year to nominate a book for the 2026 Vermont Book Awards. Vermont Humanities invites you to submit your vote for any book written by a Vermont author, across the categories of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and children’s literature. Visit vermonthumanities.org/vba to fill out the short application form. We are collecting nominations from now until Thursday, Dec. 31.
WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of Vermont cities and towns still rely on volunteers to count Election Day ballots by hand. The secretary of state’s office says 177 towns use tabulator machines to count ballots while 70 still use the old-fashioned method of counting by hand. That includes the...
WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - In the Caledonia County community of Walden, volunteers keep the tiny town of about 950 people ticking, especially on Election Day. In this week’s Vermont’s Own, Cat Viglienzoni met a local store owner who’s a familiar face at the polls and beyond. At...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Bear hunting season in Vermont 2026 opens September 1, but not everyone gets to start that day. Nonresidents using dogs wait two weeks, and every hunter, resident or not, is capped at one bear per calendar year. This article gives you the dates, tag rules, dog permit requirements, bait ban, and reporting deadlines in the … This article, Hunting Bear With Dogs in Vermont This Fall? Nonresidents Face a Later Start , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Planning a Bear Hunt in Wyoming? Dates Change by Hunt Area and Quotas Can Close You Out • Feral Pig Hunting in Rhode Island: Laws, Licenses, and What to Do Instead • Hit a Buck Tag Question in New Jersey? The 2026-27 Rule Changed to 7 Bucks
Hartland voters decisively rejected a proposed $3 million bond to fund extensive repairs to heavily traveled Quechee Road on Tuesday. The measure failed 567-461, with 55.2% voting against it and 44.8% in favor. The vote was conducted by Australian ballot at a special Town Meeting held in conjunction with the statewide general election.
Households in Maine and Wyoming can apply for heating aid now, Rhode Island takes applications from September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel program opens on the last Monday in November, which is Nov. 30 this year. Each state runs its own season, its own income test and its own emergency route. Maine’s one-person income […] The post Heating aid applications in Maine and Wyoming are open now, Rhode Island takes them September through May, and Vermont’s crisis fuel help starts the last Monday in November appeared first on The Money Overview .
On Sept. 29, the college announced that it had received a $2.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research to study the effects of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in Vermont. Researchers, professors and students from four Vermont colleges, state agencies, research institutions and community partners plan to “investigate potential PFAS contamination in groundwater and soil and its potential health risks for local communities,” according to the announcement.
USDA funding will strengthen produce, maple, nursery, and other specialty crop industries across the state. Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces a $333,428 investment in the specialty crop industries through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Projects funded by this program focus on the competitiveness of fruit, vegetable, maple, and nursery crop industries in the state.
VermontBiz Vermont and New Hampshire law firm, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has been named a “Best Law Firm” in America by ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2027. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States. The 2027 edition is the 17th edition of the list.
