Vermonter shares experience living unhoused as homelessness in Burlington continues to rise

A July 1 deadline continues to loom for hundreds of people who could soon be evicted from Vermont's hotel-motel emergency voucher program. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak expressed great concern this week. She said the city of Burlington is...

Burlington Vermont Renames Church Street to Canada Street in Anti-Trump Snub

In a virtue-signaling display of institutional Trump Derangement Syndrome, the city of Burlington, Vermont, passed a resolution to spend $3,000 to rename its main shopping corridor from Church Street to Canada Street. The silly effort is premised...

Vermont expands free tuition program to benefit more families

14-PERCENT BY ORDERING THE INSURER TO REDUCE SOME OF ITS MANUAL RATES. THE STATE OF VERMONT HAS EXPANDED THE 8-0-2 OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE TUITION TO MORE VERMONT RESIDENTS. THE EXPANSION NOW ALLOWS ROUGHLY 70-PERCENT OF VERMONT...

Was the No Kings Day protest against Donald Trump the biggest in Vermont history?

Thousands of demonstrators gather for a “No Kings” protest rally in Burlington on Saturday, June 14. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger An estimated 42,000 Vermonters attended last weekend’s No Kings Day protests, organizers said, making it one of...

Vermont Green FC women's team deep dive

BURLINGTON — A year’s worth of anticipation hailed down on Vermont Green’s Sophie Reale as she blew past two defenders and harvested the first goal of the women’s exhibition matches last week. Five thousand fans brought Virtue Field to capacity...

Vermont’s plans for secure youth facility are up in the air after proposal withdrawn

Plans for the state to build a secure youth treatment facility are up in the air after officials withdrew a proposal in Vergennes, Vt., according to the Vermont Department for Children and Families. The news came a day after state leaders informed...

Letter to the Editor: Vermont delegation should resist Trump’s international cuts

This letter is from William Valliere, a resident of St. Albans. Too often, global moments are measured by lives lost – conflicts, pandemics, natural disasters. The creation of effective, accountable, and life-saving programs like PEPFAR, The...

Above Vermont: Photographs by Caleb Kenna

Letter to the editor: Proposed budget bill will greatly harm Vermonters

The US Congress, controlled by Republicans, is preparing to pass a federal budget bill that will do great harm to Vermont. The House of Representatives already passed the bill — by one vote. Every Democrat voted against it. The Senate will vote...

Thousands of Vermonters join national protest against Trump

PETER OXFORD OF Middlebury donned revolutionary war garb and with revolutionary zeal joined over 700 other protestors in Middlebury this past Saturday as part of the national No Kings rally. The protest signs, as below, spoke of the reasons...

Luzerne County DA accepts invitation from ICE to participate in immigration enforcement

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce has accepted an invitation by the Department of Homeland Security for his detectives to take part in immigration enforcement matters with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. The...

Juneteenth sails create access, cultivate joy and build community for Black Vermonters

Sailing trip on Lake Champlain to commemorate Juneteenth in Burlington on Wednesday, June 18. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger BURLINGTON — Sailing on Lake Champlain on a beautiful evening was an “uplifting” experience for Roshaunda McLean who...

Speaking of Religion | No land for kings

I cannot help but feel so deeply biblically rooted in this time, and I know truly, there is nothing new under the sun. We find ourselves once again hoping that righteous judges will save us from a would be king, and as always, it is a king of our...

Kentucky’s New African American Heritage Trail Includes Over 50 Sites Commemorating ‘Historical Accuracy With Cultural Richness’

On June 16, community leaders gathered at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to officially unveil a statewide African American Heritage Trail, featuring over 50 historical sites that highlight the significant contributions of Black...

Puppy politician: Vermont town elects first-of-its-kind dog mayor

After placing her paw on the Bible of dog treats, Tela Montgomery sealed her devotion to the position to officially become Middlebury's first-ever dog mayor. Web Editor : Kaitlyn Dang Posted 2025-06-19T06:54:47-0400 - Updated 2025-06-19T06:56:07-0400

Court blocks Florida immigration enforcement law amid protests

Pro-immigrant sign at a protest on Inauguration Day in Burlington, Vermont. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA Miami – As the No Kings Day protests broke out throughout Florida and beyond this past weekend and millions of demonstrators denounced...

Eden school principal retires after long career in rural education

After decades as a teacher at Eden Central School and a brief stint as its top administrator, Betzi Goodman is retiring. Goodman, a Cambridge resident, spent most of her career teaching students in the middle grades, that awkward time in every...

Commentary | Notes from a Vermont Activist by Nancy Braus: A moment of community spirit on No Kings Day

On June 14, No King’s Day, it is fair to say nobody knew what to expect from the fast growing forces of repression. Donald Trump had been bloviating almost non-stop in his completely irrational talk of crushing protesters violently. He actually...

Geisler, Perry, Bellomo race to the top

The 2025-26 school year will see Erin Geisler and Maddy Perry competing at the next level wearing different colors. Geisler will be running cross country and competing in both the outdoor and indoor track and field season in the rich maroon and...

Lengel: Education entities

Many organizations are involved in the operation, governance, and funding of Vermont public schools today, hundreds of them. — 153 school districts, many (but not all of which) operate schools. — 50 union school districts that combine towns or...