In review: Scott vetoes healthcare reform bill, Vermont's rural pharmacies face systemic challenges
Vermont's top journalists join moderator Mitch Wertlieb to delve into the most important news stories of the week.
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UVM study shows link between lead contamination and housing discrimination in Connecticut
Researchers took 150 soil samples from parks, schools and empty lots in Hartford, Connecticut, and tested them for lead, a toxic metal that can cause brain damage and slow development in children.
Vermont Green tops the table, spring high school championships, and World Cup fever
This week on The Sports Rapport, we're joined in-studio once again by Mike Popovitch and Tyson Foster from the Vermont Green FC podcast United in Green. Plus, Burlington Free Press sports reporters Alex Abra...
'Charity & Sylvia': A 19th century same-sex love story in Vermont
Norwich cartoonist Tillie Walden's new graphic novel highlights a beloved lesbian couple in 1800s Addison County.
Storied St. Albans dairy plant to close in August
The announcement adds to the mounting job losses in Franklin County as dairy-related plants disappear.
Vermont Supreme Court upholds trapping, coyote hunting rules
The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that trapping and coyote hunting rules can stay on the books — despite objections from wildlife advocates and some lawmakers saying the regulations do not meet legislati...
Paddlers celebrate 10th anniversary of Vermont rivers' Wild and Scenic designations
The new short film "The Celebration: Exploring Vermont's Wild & Scenic Rivers" follows a dedicated group of paddlers on a seven-day journey along Vermont’s Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers.
Poultney High School football will forgo the 2026 season
The Poultney High School Blue Devils football team does not have enough players to safely field a team this upcoming season. Students will have the opportunity to suit up for the Fair Haven Union High School...
Vermont Legislature's sweeping education reform bill becomes law
Many school districts now face a potentially existential dilemma: Disband their own boards and unite with neighbors, or risk going it alone under a new funding framework.
In review: Juneteenth, Vermont's Black history and the state of DEI
Vermont community leaders join guest moderator Mikaela Lefrak for a special Juneteenth episode of Vermont This Week.
Covering ground with perennial geraniums
Home gardeners looking for slow-spreading ground covers that keep weeds out and support pollinators should consider perennial geraniums.
VT musician Sarah King covers classic rock song for Father's Day
This week’s Friday Song by the Ripton-based singer/songwriter is a cover of a Pink Floyd classic.
Catholic diocese to sell its South Burlington headquarters as part of bankruptcy
The diocese, which filed for bankruptcy in 2024, received approval to sell the South Burlington property for $3.13 million.
Burlington to pay $150K to settle claims of excessive force against a Black teenager
A lawsuit alleged that Burlington police and paramedics failed to accommodate the 14-year-old’s behavioral and intellectual disabilities, and that racial stereotypes led the first responders to overact.
Vermont Edition At Home: Howard Dean
For the latest installment of our At Home series, we head to the home of Vermont's former governor and a one-time presidential hopeful.
William Mathis, 'champion of education equity,' remembered by friends and colleagues
William Mathis, a nationally recognized education policy expert, former longtime Rutland County school superintendent and key witness in a landmark legal battle over state education funding, died last week.
Vermont’s low-income housing voucher programs begin to stabilize after more than a year of anxiety
Federal funding decisions have helped Vermont’s housing authorities out of an emergency posture. One is granting new vouchers to help people pay for apartments.
In review: UVM Health layoffs, new Upper Valley surgery center, border library opens Quebec entrance
Vermont's top journalists join guest moderator Mark Davis to delve into the most important news stories of the week.
Penny for your thoughts? Vermonters weigh in on the copper coin's demise
We reflect on the power of the penny after the U.S. Mint ceased its production in November.
The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly
The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that...
Scientists, higher ed alarmed by federal 'power grab' over research funding
The Trump administration has proposed regulations to control billions of dollars in federal research funding, which it says will reduce "fraud and abuse." Scientists in Massachusetts and beyond say they coul...
The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch
This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
Advocates say data privacy bill will do little to protect Vermont consumers
A comprehensive data privacy bill is headed to Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s desk. But privacy advocates say it will do little to protect consumers from Big Tech.
Almost 100 workers will lose their jobs when Franklin Foods closes Enosburg Falls facility
Franklin Foods, which has been using Vermont milk to make cream cheese for 127 years, will close at the end of July.