Woodstock taps forensic accountant to dig into legal spending

New report finds low reconviction rates for teens in first years of Vermont’s ‘Raise the Age’ law

As Vermont considers the future of its “Raise the Age” law, a new report has found relatively low rates of reconviction among the teenagers whose cases have been affected by the reform — though the data come with important caveats. The landmark law, which sought to route young adults charged with most offenses through juvenile […]

Mountain Views Supervisory Union rejects state advice on superintendent hiring

The Mountain Views Supervisory Union has decided to offer a two-year contract for its next superintendent despite advice from Vermont Education Secretary Zoie Saunders to hire an interim leader during the state's ongoing school merger process.

Lt. gov. candidates largely agree on politics, clash personally

Incumbent Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers and Democratic challenger Molly Gray focused more on personal critiques and past legislative records than specific policy details during a recent debate hosted by Vermont Public.

Revived Hartford girls golf team caps successful return at state tourney

After a long hiatus, Hartford High fielded a girls golf team this fall and finished its first season of a program rebirth strong, tying for third at the VPA Division II state championship at Neshobe Golf Club in Brandon, Vt., on Tuesday. Sophomore Isabella Lombardi (18 over par) led the Hurricanes, who shot 59 over […]

Six-goal first half more than enough for Hanover boys soccer in Timberlane rout

HANOVER — An offensive explosion in the first half helped Hanover High cruise to a 7-0 win over Timberlane in an NHIAA Division I boys soccer matchup at Merriman-Branch Field on Tuesday. Junior Rex Chanyi led the Hanover offense with two goals and three assists during a contest in which multiple Bears got involved. Junior […]