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US Senate vote to end government shutdown fails for 10th time
The US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week. The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill...
From Sunny to Steve: The hand-off at the head of the state’s largest hospital system
Sunny Eappen and Stephen Leffler. Photos by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Steve Leffler, the president of UVM Medical Center, officially took the reins Wednesday as the new head of the rebranded UVM Health network. The new leadership signals a new vision...
Johnson: Vermont must solve energy affordability challenges
Vermont is at a moment of great opportunity to take control of its energy future. Technology changes over the last decade have set the foundation for a just and equitable transition to a more affordable, cleaner, more efficient and more reliable...
Along the northern border, a county sheriff stands up to Vermont’s ‘sanctuary’ policies
But in recent years, this fixture of local policing has found himself increasingly at odds with Vermont’s law enforcement leadership over a state policy limiting cooperation with the federal government on immigration matters. Proponents of the...
Vermont food assistance advocates share concerns about federal cuts to SNAP benefits
NEWS. SPEAKING OF NUTRITION, MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE US USE SNAP, THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND STARTING OCTOBER 1ST, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENACTED CHANGES FOR FAMILIES THAT USE THAT PROGRAM. LOCAL ADVOCATES HAVE A...
Vermont hospital taps 2 co-CEOs amid financial woes
Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital has named Elizabeth McLarney, MD, and Tony Blofson, MD, acting co-CEOs while Christopher Dougherty is on a leave of absence, according to a news release shared with Becker’s. Mr. Dougherty has served as the...
Vermont's Noah Kahan to play benefit concert in Boston this fall
Noah Kahan is officially returning to Fenway. One year after performing two sold-out shows at Fenway Park on what Kahan called "the best night[s] of his life," the Vermont singer-songwriter is returning to the city for a special, one-night-only...
Slated for repairs: Vermont’s iconic slate roofs are timeless and sustainable — but how do we protect them?
TOWNS STATEWIDE — With the push to reduce landfill waste and embrace green construction in Vermont, one of the most sustainable materials out there is a tried-and-true option: slate roofing. “It’s not good because it’s old — it’s old because it’s...
Vermont's Noah Kahan to play benefit concert in Boston…
Noah Kahan is officially returning to Fenway. One year after performing two sold-out shows at Fenway Park on what Kahan called "the best night[s] of his life," the Vermont singer-songwriter is returning to the city for a special, one-night-only...
Patriots 24, Falcons 23: New England holds off late charge to win sixth straight. See how it unfolded.
pinned Read more from the Patriots’ latest win Instant Analysis: Streaking Patriots showed some cracks — 4:45 p.m. By Ben Volin Instant Analysis from the Patriots’ 24-23 win over the Falcons. ⋅ The most important detail of Sunday’s game is that...
Massachusetts Health Connector Awards New State-Based Marketplace Contract to Maximus
Latest contract expands the Company’s state health insurance exchange market offerings to include premium billing services TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services, today announced...
Honoring Vermont LGBTQ+ elders and ancestors
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – This fall, a set of events shine a light on LGBTQ+ Vermonters whose stories and legacies serve to reimagine care for elders today and in the future. “Looking Back/Moving Forward: Vermont Stories of LGBTQ+ Caregiving &...
Illinois spent more on healthcare for illegal immigrants than roads, foster kids, elderly, and the arts — combined
The “sanctuary” state of Illinois allocated more money in its 2025 budget to cover free healthcare for illegal immigrants than it did for the state’s road repair fund, home-delivered meals for the elderly, expanding foster homes, and the arts,...
Nicotine pouches trending among young Vermonters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A newer kind of nicotine product could be cropping up at your child’s school. We’re talking about nicotine pouches. Products like Zyns contain powder made of nicotine and flavoring that dissolves between the lip and gum....
Vermont State University and VSAC partner to offer free tuition to more students
Vermont Leaders create Freedom & Unity to expand access to associate and bachelor’s degrees Vermont Business Magazine Now students from almost half of Vermont households can earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State...
IBD Clinic keeps expert specialty gastroenterology care close to home
Shruti Khurana, MD is a gastroenterologist focused on inflammatory bowel disease at UVM Medical Center, where she leads a multi-disciplinary program that manages complex flares and long-term health for people with IBD Vermont Business Magazine A...
A Quiz to Guide You Through the Vermont International Film Festival
With 54 feature films on offer (plus several showcases of shorts), this year’s Vermont International Film Festival is exciting — and daunting, as you wonder how to plan your personal 10 days of cinema. We’ve combed through the offerings and...
Vermont’s Congressional Delegation Vows to ‘Hold the Line’ Amid Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have made little progress on a deal to reopen the federal government, instead playing the blame game. As the high-stakes standoff drags into a second week, Vermont’s congressional delegation is standing...
Your Vermont Giving Guide: You Can Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Vermont Community Foundation and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Vermont Community Foundation, visit https://vermontcf.org/. If...
Judges: Food Assistance Benefits Must Continue
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration on Friday to continue paying food benefits for low-income Americans during the government shutdown, which may render moot Vermont’s decision to temporarily underwrite the program. Vermont was one...