Tag: Vermont news
Burlington Interim Police Chief Won’t Seek Permanent Role
Burlington Interim Police Chief Won't Seek Permanent RoleBurlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak took to the podium during a press conference in Burlington on Thursday, Feb. 13, to address the city's health and safety issues. Among...
Investigating Joan M. Braun’s Impact on VTDigger
Joan Mulford Braun: A Legacy of Service and ImpactOn a quiet Thursday afternoon in Shelburne, Vermont, Joan Mulford Braun bid farewell to this world, surrounded by the love of her family. Her passing on...
Low Risk of Avian Flu to Public: Health Commissioner
Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine recently addressed a joint meeting of the House Agriculture, Food Resilience and Forestry Committee and the House Health Care Committees in Montpelier on the topic of avian flu. In...
Immigrant Workers Protest Job and Housing Loss – VTDigger
Immigrant Workers Struggle Against Job and Housing LossA group of ten immigrant workers, employed at Lamell Lumber Corporation in Essex Junction, Vermont, took a stand last week after facing the threat of termination and...
Vermont House Passes Mid-Year Budget Tune-Up Amid Shelter Program Debate
The Vermont House Makes a Budget Tune-Up with Controversy Over Shelter ProgramThe Vermont House recently gathered in the House chamber at the Statehouse in Montpelier to pass a critical piece of legislation. This bill,...
Francis X. Murray: VTDigger News Profile
Francis X. Murray: A Tribute to a Life Well-LivedFrancis X. “Frank” Murray, an esteemed figure in the legal community, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Irvine, California. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on May...
Impact of USAID Funding Freeze on Vermont Nonprofits
The recent decision by the Trump administration to freeze U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs is having a profound impact on Vermont nonprofits and businesses. This freeze is halting funding for crucial global...
The Girl with Nail Polish: Young Writers Project – VTDigger
In a heartwarming piece titled "In the Window," 13-year-old Beatrice Ziobro from Pomfret shares her perspective through the Young Writers Project, an online community for young writers and artists. This creative platform, founded in...
Response to John Bossange’s Commentary on Barbie Alsop in Burlington: An Analysis
Response to John Bossange's Commentary on Barbie Alsop in Burlington: An AnalysisIn a recent opinion piece, John Bossange stirred controversy with his take on Barbie Alsop in Burlington. Bossange's critique of the Progressives in...
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed in Northern Vermont: What We Know
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed in Northern Vermont: Tragic Incident UnfoldsA tragic incident unfolded along Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The...