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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's minimum wage is going up in 2027, according to the state's Department of Labor.
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
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 .
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department issued 85 moose hunting permits this year, resulting in 51 moose harvested in the October 1-7 archery season and the October 17-25 regular season. Moose hunting was only allowed in Wildlife Management Unit E, in northeastern Vermont. "Moose are more abundant in WMU-E than...
River erosion causes the vast majority of the state’s flood damage. The problem is getting worse. And many Vermonters remain in harm’s way. Read the story on VTDigger here: Losing ground: Vermont’s struggle against river erosion .
Lyric Theatre prepares audiences for the most wonderful time. of the year with its production of Elf the Musical at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. Based on the early-2000s blockbuster starring Will Ferrell, this rollicking holiday musical brings the tale of Buddy — an elf-raised human who journeys to New York City to find his father — from the screen to the stage.
Every acre of open land lost to development makes Vermont less special, not less expensive. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont can’t build its way to affordability .
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.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont wildlife officials are warning hunters after a deadly deer disease was found in New York again. Chronic wasting disease was found recently in a wild deer in western New York for the first time in 21 years. The department is reminding hunters that it is...
WATERBURY – A small number of measles cases have been confirmed in Orleans County according to a Vermont Department of Health (VDH) statement Monday. The health risk to the general public in Vermont is low at this time they said, with investigation and response ongoing. On Monday, Nov. 9,...
Money shortages in public transit are making it harder for Vermonters to get around. Amid financial struggles, Green Mountain Transit has cut bus stops in Chittenden County.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Gov. Phil Scott is urging communities to clean up political signs now that the election is a week behind us. State transportation officials will soon start removing remaining signs from beside state highways, a standard process following an election. You can help out, too, by picking...
A new short film from the Vermont Community Foundation explores how mission investing is helping build housing, support local businesses, and create opportunities across Vermont. Through stories from around the state, the film shows how charitable dollars can be put to work locally while seeking financial returns that support future giving. Read the story on VTDigger here: A different kind of return: Investing in Vermont’s future .
Vermont’s school district landscape continues to evolve as new regional structures take shape and communities consider potential consolidation. Our Government Affairs Group provides a weekly update on the latest developments and what they may mean for Vermont schools and communities. What’s Happening Now: H.955 / Act 170 Implementation Watch...
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This year’s annual Bellows Falls Haunted house raised more than $3,700 toward renovations to the lower theater of the Bellows Falls Opera House. After tickets sold out early, additional tickets were added for full-scare night, and these tickets also sold out. A huge thank-you...
Vermont Business Magazine On November 5, the Vermont Agency of Education was joined by over 300 educators and other partners from across Vermont in Stowe for the Agency’s second annual Statewide Strategic Planning Retreat. The all-day event follows publication of the Agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan last month and provided an opportunity for stakeholders across Vermont to unite on implementing a statewide vision for education.
MONTPELIER – Voters in Washington County supported an effort to nearly double the Central Vermont Career Center, approving a $54.9 million bond to build a new campus, Nov. 3. The current technical education center at Barre’s Spaulding High School only has space for about 250 students. Last year more...
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:. “Today, we take a moment to honor the brave men and women who have always answered the call. “Throughout our nation's history, Vermonters have stepped up time and time again, serving in moments when our country needed them most...
BRATTLEBORO-The midterm election brought significant results towards the possibility of a more safe, equitable, and humane society. Vermont overwhelmingly voted in favor of Proposal 4, an equal rights amendment to the state constitution, and will now join 30 other states in the union in reasserting the inherent rights of all who live in our state.
