Drought conditions remain unchanged in Vermont, New York despite beneficial rain

TRAILS BY MID NOVEMBER. <NOW FIRST WARNING WEATHER. THE AREA'S CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST> High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature through this weekend with conditions remaining cool today, but warming to well above average to...

Vermont shelter providers hurry to add beds before the snow falls

This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. MONTPELIER – A rambling Victorian house a few blocks south of downtown will soon become the Capital City’s first...

Accused child predator wanted in Vermont could be in Ohio or Indiana

The release from Bennington police says the human trafficking charge is connected to a child under the age of 18. Investigators in Vermont have received information that Hill may have recently traveled from Springfield, Massachusetts and could now...

Vermont Diocese Struggles With Legal Costs After Bankruptcy, Abuse Settlements

A year after seeking to reorganize its depleting finances in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese is struggling to cover about $1.5 million and counting in related legal bills. Under federal law, an institution requesting...

East met West when the Vermont Symphony Orchestra came to Rutland

By Sarah Calvin The Vermont Symphony Orchestra opened its 2025-2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland with “East Meets West”, a synergy of Russian and Northern Indian classical compositions. The concert featured...

Portion of Vermont Street closes for sewer repair

Accused child predator wanted in Vermont located in Massachusetts

A man Vermont authorities say is considered a child predator was located in Massachusetts, according to the Bennington Police Department in Vermont. The department sent a release Wednesday that says 48-year-old Allen Hill is wanted on felony...

Vermont Cops Fire Fair Policing Official, Politics Suspected

WATERBURY, VT – An individual who was reportedly instrumental in administering Vermont State Police’s (VSP) policies governing a fair and impartial approach to policing was fired from their position earlier in September. While the dismissal could...

Stuck in Vermont: Deb Fleischman Designs an Interactive Ribbon Installation

Over the summer, Deb Fleischman transformed her Montpelier driveway with an interactive art installation that one could cheekily describe as “new wave.” To create the illusion of an underwater kelp forest, she hung 765 satin ribbons in 12 shades...

Who are breakout stars in Vermont high school boys soccer for 2025?

As we cross the midpoint of the 2025 Vermont high school boys soccer season, it's time to recognize some noteworthy performances. We've come up with 14 players who are having breakout seasons for the teams through the first month. For this...

COMMENTARY: Vermont’s higher ed must adapt with urgency and resolve

Higher education in Vermont has always meant more than classrooms and campuses. From our very origins as teacher’s colleges and technical schools, our focus has remained on opportunity. Providing Vermonters with the skills, confidence, and...

Vermont Cider Lab voted a top cidery in the country

ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont cidery placed in the top five in a nationwide contest. The Vermont Cider Lab in Essex Town ranked number four in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Cidery 2025. The top 10 cideries are all in...

Vermont Conversation: Cynthia Miller-Idriss on ‘the common thread’ of misogyny and violent extremism

Cynthia Miller-Idriss and her new book, “Man Up.” Photo courtesy of Cynthia Miller-Idriss The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on local and national issues. Listen below and subscribe...

Vermont psychologist charged with Medicaid fraud

WOODSTOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bethel psychologist faces Medicaid fraud charges after authorities say he skimmed more than $600,000 from the state. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office says Robert Vaillancourt, 76, submitted Medicaid claims for...

Vermont soccer's Maximilian Kissel sidelined with injury

Vermont’s congressional delegation says federal shutdown is needed to protect health care

Sen. Bernie Sanders, left, Rep. Becca Balint, center, and Sen. Peter Welch. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Vermont’s three members of Congress are casting the federal government shutdown that started Wednesday as a result of their Republican...

Vermont leaders address concerns as SNAP benefits changes take effect

Vermont leaders and food advocates are raising concerns about new cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known locally as 3SquaresVT, saying the changes are already creating hardship for thousands of families across the...

Vermont officials warn of economic blowback if government shutdown persists

Vermont officials say they don't expect the federal government shutdown will have an immediate impact on state services. But they caution a prolonged shutdown could hurt Vermont's economy. Adam Greshin, commissioner of the Department of Finance...

Vermont officials react to the government shutdown

Members of Vermont's Congressional delegation have highlighted lack of movement on healthcare costs as the reason for the lack of a deal on a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded. Congress failed to strike an agreement to...

Vermont has so far joined 29 lawsuits against the Trump administration in 2025

MONTPELIER — Vermont has joined another multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The latest will be the 29th this year, said Attorney General Charity Clark, on Wednesday. Vermont is among 20 states suing the Trump administration,...