Vermont Green FC men are undefeated national champions — again
“I’m feeling a ton of pride,” said club co-founder Patrick Infurna in an interview Monday. “They always find a way to win.”
World War II soldier’s remains returned home to Bennington
Army Pfc. Bernard Sweet was 21 when he died in 1942 in a notorious Japanese prisoner of war camp, and his remains were only positively identified through a DNA match last year.
Local property dispute lands tea farmer in hot water
Tilia Tea Company has been using vacant land in Barre for “microfarms.” But one farm on city property has garnered local detractors.
A Vermont farmer has a growing voice in Trump’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ campaign
John Klar of Brookfield was appointed to a national EPA advisory panel even as he and other MAHA advocates see some federal changes they oppose.
Vermont keeps a list of where large crowds gather. The feds get a copy.
For nearly a decade, the state has quietly compiled the list of large public gatherings. Town clerks are just now finding out about it.
Editors’ Picks
A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns.
As AI pops up in healthcare systems across the country, several lawyers told VTDigger that the technology is outpacing regulation, leaving consumers vulnerable.
ACLU files federal claims against ICE over March 11 South Burlington raid
“All across the state and the country, ICE has shown a brutal and blatant disregard for our neighbors’ rights and safety,” an ACLU of Vermont attorney said.
VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont primary election guide
VTDigger’s 2026 Primary Election Guide brings together everything Vermonters need before heading to the polls, including candidate information, voting resources, county races and the latest election coverage.
Vermont Conversation: Author Chris Bohjalian on writing, activism and challenging the language of genocide
Bohjalian, who lives in Weybridge, tells aspiring writers to be persistent in their craft. “Write because you love it. Write in the genre you love to read. Write every day.”
After years of debate, Stowe caps short-term rentals
There are currently about 1,450 short-term rentals in Stowe, according to town data, but roughly 600 are considered commercial or are inactive.
‘My thoughts were distorted’: Woman gets at least 10 years in Rutland fatal shooting
Courtney Samplatsky, initially charged with second-degree murder in the June 2022 killing, pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter.
Opinion
Why Vermonters won’t call Fish and Wildlife about bears
The department and the public it serves don’t always see wildlife the same way.
Vermont is not for sale
Our housing crisis isn’t about scarcity. It’s about who owns the homes we already have.
The U.S. can’t ignore its own human rights law on Israel
Federal law bars aid to human rights violators. The U.S. keeps arming Israel anyway.
Vermont Democrats are destroying New England’s local governance tradition
Regional planning commissions now hold sweeping authority over local land-use decisions that used to belong to town voters.
Regulators reject Route 100 quarry in Morristown
The regional Act 250 commission called the quarry “offensive and shocking.”
Vermont Green FC men will compete for national championship Saturday
“It feels surreal,” said club co-founder Patrick Infurna of the team’s back-to-back appearances in the final. “I hope this can be a regular thing.”
The only licensed prosecutor leaves Addison County office
The only prosecutor with a law license in Addison County is leaving Eva Vekos’ office next week. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office will begin prosecuting all cases in the county.
Dispute over evidence preservation heats up in border agent’s killing
Among the items at issue are cellphones — both personal and government-issued — used by authorities during a traffic stop that turned deadly and the investigation that led up to it.
Obituaries
Round 2 of rabies vaccine bait drop begins Saturday
Over the next month, baited vaccine will be distributed across 10 counties by airplane in rural areas, by helicopter in suburban areas, and by hand in residential areas.