Vermont considers multistate lawsuit to keep SNAP benefits flowing

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Monday said the state is considering joining legal action to keep federal low-income food assistance dollars flowing. It comes as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, and Supplemental...

Vermont man who admitted to hacking and stole personal data avoids jail time

The U.S. District Court and post office building on West Street in Rutland. Photo by Andrew Kutches/VTDigger A Vermont man has received a probationary sentence after he admitted to operating an international hacking scheme that stole personal...

Loss of enhanced health insurance credits will hit Vermont the hardest, according to Public Assets Institute

A new report from a nonpartisan, nonprofit group says Vermonters will be hit particularly hard should the health insurance tax credits at the heart of the ongoing government shutdown dispute be allowed to expire. Public Assets Institute released a...

Craftsbury Vermont Farm: The Heart of a Family Legacy

When you speak with Everett Demeritt, you get the feeling he has forgotten more about Vermont than most people will ever know. It’s also clear that Everett doesn’t forget. He is a stout man, built low to the ground, with thin-rimmed glasses and...

Democrats' shutdown tactics now include blaming Trump for millions losing food aid Party leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are signaling that Democrats won't vote to reopen the government unless their demands over health care are met. Read…

Congressional Democrats are marching in lockstep into the fourth week of a government shutdown, even as lawmakers brace for what could be the most painful point yet: a cutoff in federal food aid for more than 40 million people. But Senate Minority...

Want something healthy, affordable and fast? Deag's has you covered.

A new take-out restaurant, Deag's On The Go, has opened in Whitman, Massachusetts. The restaurant specializes in customizable healthy bowls and salads, similar to Chipotle or Sweetgreen. The business also includes a catering truck and a weekly...

Most Medicare Advantage plans being phased out in Vermont and New Hampshire

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — As upwards of 100,000 Vermont and New Hampshire residents prepare for their Medicare Advantage plans to be discontinued on Jan. 1, 2026, they...

Artist Jackie Ferrara Ends Her Life Through Medical Aid in Dying Despite Being in 'Good Health' By Vanessa Etienne 90

NEED TO KNOW Jackie Ferrara died on Oct. 22 after choosing to end her life through medical aid in dying The beloved artist, 95, was in “good health” but didn't want to depend on anyone in old age She traveled to Switzerland to a clinic called...

Lia Smith, Missing 21-Year-Old Trans Student, Found Dead in Vermont

Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered Thursdays. If you are in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Lia Smith, a...

Wellness Culture Is Redefining The College Search

Today’s parents want more than academic rigor for their children. They want colleges that nurture balance, wellness, and fulfillment. getty Some families approach the college process like investors: calculating ROI, scrutinizing career services,...

Missing Middlebury College student confirmed dead after dayslong search, Vermont police say

Local News By Abby Patkin October 27, 2025 | 11:37 AM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. Missing Middlebury College student Lia Smith has been confirmed...

Treasure announces transition of retired teachers’ Medicare coverage to HealthSpring

MONTPELIER – The Treasurer’s Office announced that starting in calendar year 2026, the State’s retired teachers currently receiving health insurance from Vermont Blue Advantage (VBA) will be covered by equivalent plans provided by HealthSpring....

To the editor: Education and healthcare crises are inextricably linked

We encourage all school workers, community members, parents and students to share their thoughts around school district consolidation with the Redistricting Task Force, assigned to create the new district maps per Education Reform Act 73. The Task...

A tour of a Vermont gold level "asthma friendly" school

In 2018 the Vermont Department of Health began designating gold, silver and bronze "asthma friendly" schools based on how many criteria are met to reduce the potential for asthma attacks. The department recently recognized 30 schools in the state...

FEMA Flood Recovery in Vermont Marred by Consulting Costs

This story was originally published by Grist. On the afternoon of Aug. 21, Jason Gosselin raised the alarm: The flood recovery project he managed was running out of money faster than he had anticipated. One email he sent his colleagues ended with...

Springfield Hospital welcomes Tonia Fleming

Tonia Fleming. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Hospital is pleased to welcome Tonia Fleming as director of marketing and planning, effective Oct. 6. Fleming brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing and nonprofit...

Vermont’s apple season nears the end as orchards welcome final crowds

As the leaves continue to fall, Vermont’s apple-picking season is coming to an end. For many orchards, this weekend marks the final opportunity for visitors to fill their bags with fresh fruit before winter arrives.At Adams Apple Orchard in...

The NEK Fund at the VCF awards $111,950 in grants to support local nonprofits

Vermont Business Magazine The Northeast Kingdom Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has awarded $111,950 in grants to 25 local organizations through its 2025 competitive grant round, supporting nonprofits and municipalities in Caledonia,...

NBT reports 3Q25 results, net income increase

Vermont Business Magazine NBT Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Net income for the third quarter of 2025 was $54.5 million, or $1.03 per diluted...

Bernie Sanders Calls for Breakup of OpenAI

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is publicly calling on the government to break up ChatGPT maker OpenAI. When Axios asked him whether the Sam Altman-led company should be broken up, he responded with “I do.” “We need to take a deep breath and...