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Vermont teen mental health improves as vaping rates drop, study finds
The 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed improvements in the mental health and substance use trends among Vermont's youth, although significant disparities remain for marginalized student groups.
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3mStarbucks coming to Washington Street in Claremont
CLAREMONT – The Planning Board approved a site plan Monday for a Starbucks coffee shop, bringing the number of large coffee chains on Washington Street to three. Earlier this year, the board approved a site plan for Aroma Joe’s, now under construction at the corner of Winter Street. Dunkin also has locations on Washington Street […]
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5mVermont Progressive Party chair resigns after less than a year on the job
Bill Hunsinger has resigned as chair of Vermont's Progressive Party due to workload challenges, leaving the state's third largest political party without a public-facing leader during the current election cycle.
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12mAmid multiple court battles, a guide to the status of mail-in voting
A federal judge removed the final injunction against President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in ballots, although implementation remains uncertain due to ongoing litigation and logistical challenges.
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4mMary Dodge
<html><head></head><body>Mary Dodge<br /><br />Newport, NH - Mary E. (Woods) Dodge of Newport, NH entered eternal rest at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.<br /><br />She was the daughter ...
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8mSen. Welch meets with Vt. farmers to discuss rural economic crisis
Vermont farmers met with Sen. Peter Welch to discuss systemic challenges including land insecurity, unreliable federal funding, low profit margins, and mental health struggles within the agricultural community.