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‘Not everyone satisfied’ with bills repealing Supreme Court ruling

Legislators are debating how to reformat a law that would exempt farmers from municipal regulation

By Kate Kampner

After Vermont homeowners lost thousands of dollars, lawmakers consider strengthening home improvement fraud statute

After threats to clerks, Vermont lawmakers push election interference bill

The Latest

Right to grow vegetables protected under new bill

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Students would get mental health support as part of new bill

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Holding onto the stage: Chris Page’s take on music, community and the loss of Nectar’s

By Alec Husmann

Winooski’s O’Brien Community Center renovations slated to begin this fall

By Otis Roessler

Legislature

Lawmakers weigh increased insurance coverage for prosthetics

Supporters of the bill are hoping that H.432 will help eliminate the barriers many amputees face

By Mona Abou

Environment

Spring brings fresh opportunities to get outside and improve mental health

Experts say that being outdoors, whether it’s sunny or cloudy, has health benefits.

By Emma Ricks

Arts

News

Lawmakers debate whether including infant formula in public health bill is premature

A new bill aims to protect children from overexposure to heavy metals in foods, but debate over the inclusion of infant formula has taken the reins.

By Kate Kampner

Features

‘Recycle Rhonda’ empowers students to sort trash properly

By Jessie Dorf

Holding the line at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

By Alexa Gaskill

Get a grip: Cochran’s Ski Area fundraiser keeps Vermont skiing affordable

By Jessie Dorf

Reviving Randolph’s history museum

By Ella Sweby

Community

Poultney doctor retires after 39 years

By Amanda Johnson

Poultney’s Green Mountain Community School announces new director

By Amanda Johnson

Finding community – and free stuff – in South Burlington’s ‘Buy Nothing’ group

By Greta McMullen

Rutland Neighbors ‘Sleep Out’ brings community together around homelessness

By Madelyn Nonni

🎧 Singing group for people with memory loss and their caregivers fosters connection, joy

By Sarah Bokelberg

Shelburne Farms visitors get a sweet taste of the season

By Emma Ricks

135 acres in Orwell to become forever wild

By Amanda Johnson

State

As revenue shrinks, Vermont’s public access stations are navigating an uncertain future

By Madelyn Nonni

Dam emergency preparedness bill keeps public safety in mind

By Kate Kampner

Conservation

Bennett: Give bats a break

Behind bats’ reputation is a struggling population in need of help.

By Lilly Sheehan

Education

The Peck family legacy lives on at Hinesburg Community School

The story of how a nearly century-old gift continues to give back to Hinesburg education.

By Maeve O’Neil

Economy

A “dairy town” no more

It may be home to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store, but Waterbury’s last three dairy farms were driven out of business. Their former owners struggle to let go.

By Sarah Andrews