Editorial: Vermont should encourage local education reforms

Hartford considers a stricter car camping ban

HARTFORD — The town is grappling with a possible addition to its parking rules to clearly define “camping,” which is prohibited in municipal lots. Some selectboard members worried it would create more hardship for the homeless population and criminalize them for being unhoused. Town manager Gail Ostrout noted that she receives “100 messages a week” […]

Two Republicans seeking Executive Council spot in District 2

Republicans Kim Strathdee and Tobin Menard are challenging incumbent Democrat Karen Liot Hill for the 2nd district Executive Council seat.

Art Notes: JAM's youth film crew wraps 'Valley Transit,' eyes mid-winter release

NORWICH – The Norwich Fair hadn’t quite opened for visitors on the afternoon of Aug. 13, but the town green was still crowded with activity. A film crew had set up in front of the gazebo, where a group of musicians ran through a soundcheck, the cry of their electric guitars soaring through the air. […]

‘We're not going to have a business’: Trump's trade war with Canada has Vermont companies scrambling, again

Vermont business owners expressed deep concern over their economic viability during a panel hosted by Senator Peter Welch, where they discussed the devastating impact of President Trump's latest tariffs on cross-border trade.

Vermont has $175M in unclaimed property — here's how to check if some is yours

Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak highlighted the success of the state's unclaimed property programs, which aim to return millions of dollars to citizens and businesses while protecting funds from being lost due to inaccurate bookkeeping.