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Central Vermont voters pass $54 million bond

The Central Vermont Career Center is going to expand, one year after a larger $149 million proposal failed at the polls.

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont investigation unearths big questions - twenty years after clean water initiative began

As Lake Champlain has been dealing with toxic phosphorous and algae blooms, Vermont has put nearly one billion dollars into a clean water initiative. But after all that money, and twenty years of work, the Lake hasn't gotten much cleaner. And Vermonters have been left with a lot of unknowns. WAMC’s Producer Annie Bennett sat down with Jonathan Mingle at Seven Days, a reporter of the "Troubled Water" series to talk about how they investigated this issue and where it stands now:

Vermont · 16h

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In review: Scott weathers 'blue wave,' Gray unseats Rodgers

Republican Phil Scott fended off Democrat/Progressive challenger Amanda Janoo this week to win an unprecedented sixth consecutive term. Plus, Democrats took back supermajorities in the Vermont House and Senate. And Molly Gray unseated incumbent John Rodgers in the race for Vermont’s lieutenant governor. Subscribe to the Vermont This Week...

Vermont · 16h

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Middlebury receives $2.1 million in federal funding on PFAS research

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.

Middlebury, VT · 2d

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Vermont health insurance enrollment opens as premiums rise

Open enrollment for 2027 health coverage is underway in Vermont, with a shorter window to sign up as premiums continue to rise.

Vermont · 14h

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Londonderry Planning Commission requests seat reduction

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Planning Commission recently submitted a letter to the selectboard requesting that the commission become a three-member board. Planning Commission Clerk Pamela Spaulding addressed the selectboard at its Nov. 2 meeting, reporting that the planning commission has had difficulty recruiting and retaining members, referring to the two recent resignations from Chad Stoddard and Jen Greenfield. The letter added that, “If reducing the seats on the planning commission is not acceptable,” then the commission would like to “be part of the interview and decision-making process.”

Londonderry, VT · 18h

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Survey: Half of Vermont businesses hiked prices this year

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...

Vermont · 1d

The Money Overview

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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

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 .

Vermont · 21h

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HCRS to offer pop-up after-school hours

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Finding time to access mental health or substance use services for a child can be challenging, especially when appointments compete with school, work, and family responsibilities. This November and December, Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) is trying a new approach to make that first step easier.

Springfield, VT · 21h

WCAX

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Vermont advocates celebrate equal rights amendment victory

Vermont advocates celebrated Friday after voters approved an equal rights amendment, nearly a decade after the effort began.

Vermont · 15h

vermontjournal.com

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State Senate, House, and Executive Council election results

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.

Vermont · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Garlic Cloves Go In at Least 2 Inches Deep and 4 to 8 Inches Apart in November, and University of Vermont Extension Says the Bed Then Needs a Two-Year Break

UVM Extension says plant garlic cloves at least 2 inches deep and 4 to 8 inches apart in fall, then give the bed a two-year break from alliums.

Burlington, VT · 16h

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Lunch & Learn: 2026 Healthcare Changes & Vermont Saves Retirement Plan!

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 · 1d

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Hunting Bear With Dogs in Vermont This Fall? Nonresidents Face a Later Start

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

Vermont · 23h

MyChamplainValley.com

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Colchester Brings Home D1 Championship

RUTLAND, VT – The Colchester girl’s high school soccer team clinched the title in the final minutes of regulation of the d-1 title game. Highlights from the game, and hear from the champs in the video above.

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Nominations now open for 2026 Vermont Book Awards

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.

Vermont · 1d

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Men's Basketball Defeats Fairfield 79-67 in America East-Metro Challenge Thursday Night

BURLINGTON, VT — Vermont defeated Fairfield in the America East – Metro Challenge 79-67 on Thursday evening from Leo D. Mahoney Arena. Will Davies led the Catamounts with a team-high 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. HOW IT HAPPENED. Darrel Yepdo made a three-pointer, giving Vermont a...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Much cooler, wishy-washy weekend ahead

Happy Friday, friends. We are in a weather sandwich of sorts today with boundaries on either side of us and drier weather in between. Temperatures are in the upper 40s to low 50s for our morning drive with partly cloudy skies and patchy fog. Travel safely and consider an extra layer; great sweater weather. Highs […]

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont invests over $300K in specialty crop industry through Block Grant Program

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.

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont Progressive Party Elects Seven Legislators

The Vermont Progressive Party elected one State Senator and six State House members. The Senator is Tanya Vyhovsky, in the Chittenden-Central District. The six Representatives are: Adam Franz (Chittenden 14); Brian Cima (Chittenden 15); Trang Do and Jeffrey Peterson (Chittenden 16); Matt Gile (Chittenden 21); and Emery Mattheis (Orange-Washington-Addison). All...

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