Vermont hunters can report turkeys and some deer online

MONTPELIER — Vermont hunters will be able to report turkeys and some deer they harvest this fall online through the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s website. Turkeys may be reported online or in-person at a regional big game reporting...

Vermont health officials alarmed by shift from opioid abuse to stimulants

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - State and local health officials say they have observed changes in the drugs people are using. Burlington officials recently modified plans for the state’s first overdose prevention center to not only provide a space for...

Vermont man sentenced for lewd, lascivious conduct with child

BRATTLEBORO — A Vermont man received jail time and probation for lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. Devon L. Longueil, 32, was accused of abusing a 14-year-old girl when she was living between a motel and homeless shelter in Brattleboro in...

Number of Vermont students with disabilities is on the rise, despite declining overall enrollment 

A kindergarten classroom. Photo via Adobe Stock The percentage of students with disabilities in Vermont’s education system is on the rise, while many school districts lack the capacity to meet their needs, according to a new report released this...

Treviso Vermont puts Italian roots back on the map in Rutland

Madelyn Nonni is a reporter with Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s Reporting & Documentary Storytelling program. After something of a drought of Italian restaurants in downtown Rutland, recently opened Treviso Vermont is...

Commentary | Notes from a Vermont activist by Nancy Braus: Never again is now

It is no secret to my fellow community immigration justice and environmental activists that I have pulled back temporarily from being very active, due to a very high level of anxiety, which has been showing up in physical manifestations. I am...

Vermont creamery whips up custom Taylor Swift flavors

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Scarlett Johansson Reveals ‘Favorite’ Role: Hosting With Jenna! 01:11 Now Playing Vermont creamery whips up custom Taylor Swift flavors 01:26 UP NEXT Mckenna...

Rural Vermont's Mail in Mayhem: Orleans County Struggles with USPS Overhaul

NEWPORT - Residents and businesses across Orleans County are facing significant disruptions in mail service as the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues to implement its ambitious Delivering for America (DFA) plan, a comprehensive 10-year...

Vermont substitute teacher admits to bringing cocaine into classroom

A substitute teacher in Barre has been cited after police said she admitted to bringing narcotics into the classroom.The Barre Town Police Department said officers were called to the Barre Town Middle and Elementary School on Wednesday for an...

Vermont ice cream shop creates Taylor Swift-inspired flavors ahead of new album

An ice cream shop is going all out for Taylor Swift's new album. Located in Vergennes, Vermont, lu•lu has invented special flavors ahead of the singer's "The Life of a Showgirl" release. The local shop makes all of its ice cream in-house, so...

Agency of Education releases report on current state of special education delivery in Vermont

MONTPELIER – The Vermont Agency of Education has issued a Report on the Current State of Special Education Delivery, a tool for legislators in enacting education reform. The state’s comprehensive education reform law H. 454 (Act 73), passed this...

Dried up: Vermonters encouraged to speak up about effects of drought

FRANKLIN COUNTY — Lake Champlain is low, the rivers slow and some wells are run to dust. This summer saw Vermont’s driest August since 1895 with only 1.43 inches of rain during the month, according to the National Integrated Drought Information...

Green Mountain Care Board finalizes approval of Vermont hospital budgets

The state’s health care regulator has published its decisions on hospital budgets, saying the health care market isn’t doing well and can’t take another shock. “Last year, we wrote that Vermont is experiencing a crisis in health care financing....

Vermont Sawmill History: The Legacy of East Burke Logging

Vermonters turned to logging as a commercial industry as far back as 1794, when Stephen Mallet (of Mallet’s Bay fame) sent the first load of oak north to Quebec. The growing industry helped make Burlington the third-largest lumber port in the...

Are there more temporary license plates on Vermont roads lately?

Organizers gearing up for bigger and better 2026 Vermont City Marathon

Registration for the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay is officially open.While the marathon itself isn't set to take place for another seven months, organizers said they are hoping to get the word out early, not just for athletes, but...

'Sports In America' with David Greene joins Vermont Public’s Saturday lineup

Vermont Public is introducing a new addition to its weekend lineup, beginning Saturday, October 4. Sports In America with David Greene will air Saturdays at 7 a.m. on our main radio station, streaming at vermontpublic.org, and on the Vermont...

Music festival returns to Vermont with local headliner

A two-day music festival has returned to Vermont for its second year. The Spirit of Vermont is an independent festival held at Red Barn Gardens in Williston. Organizer Noah Schneidman said the event has expanded this year to include an extra day...

Vermont ice cream shop celebrates Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' with new flavors

TAYLOR SWIFT FANS ARE GETTING READY FOR HER NEW ALBUM... THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL. AND ONE ICE CREAM SHOP IN VERGENNES IS DOING SOMETHING áPRETTY SPECIAL TO CELEBRATE. OUR YAMUNA TURCO TALKED TO THE OWNER, AND TELLS US MORE! LAURA IS THE OWNER OF...

Vermont ag officials seek drought disaster designation for entire state

IRASBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Extreme drought conditions across our region have left many farmers out to dry. As seen in the last few years, farmers are no strangers to flooding and other hardships, but some say this year’s conditions dealt them a double...