Vermont
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Vermont early voting turnout reaches 88,000
Officials are steering voters away from mailing ballots through USPS because delivery timing remains uncertain.
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FEMA Approves More Than $5.8 Million for Vermont Flood Recovery
The latest approval is part of continued recovery efforts in Vermont towns that have faced serious flood damage in recent years.
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Animal cruelty case against East Dorset veterinarian Bob Wendell ends in dismissal
Wendell had been facing three misdemeanor charges that could have carried up to two years in prison apiece if he were convicted.
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Brattleboro man faces stalking and threatening charges after Walgreens incident
The case began Sept. 30, when police were notified about threatening behavior involving a Walgreens employee.
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Animal cruelty case against East Dorset veterinarian Bob Wendell ends in dismissal
The accusations grew out of complaints made by an employee at Aeolus Animal Hospital and Equine Center in East Dorset.
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Could small nuclear reactor fit Vernon site?
The Vernon property has been under watch ever since Vermont Yankee ceased operations in 2014.
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High-earner tax debate returns as Vermont faces budget strain
In 2018, lawmakers rolled back parts of Trump administration tax cuts affecting wealthier residents, and some advocates now want to go further.
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Vermont officials warn of rising fall fire danger as dry leaves pile up
Officials are recommending checking with local authorities about any burn restrictions before lighting anything outdoors.
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Driver sought after construction flagger struck in Londonderry
Few additional details have been released so far, and the case remains under active investigation.
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Brattleboro I-91 Exit 2 Ramp Set for Wednesday Closure During Tree Removal
The interruption is scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Brattleboro shelter case ends with guilty plea in 2023 killing
The woman accused of killing of shelter coordinator Leah Rosin-Pritchard has admitted guilt in Windham Superior Court.
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Tuesday Mail Deadline Set for Vermont Ballots
Vermont voters who plan to return their ballots by mail need to send them out Tuesday to have the best chance of arriving before Election Day.
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Northern stretch of I-91 in Vermont designated for slain Border Patrol agent David Maland
The road naming stems from a deadly traffic stop on Jan. 20, 2025, on Interstate 91 southbound near mile marker 168 in Coventry.
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital receives $4 million donation
In September, BMH was notified that it had secured funding through Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Killington prepares for ski season with $15 million in lift work
One of the biggest pieces involves the K-1 gondola, which will receive a new control system to extend its service life.
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Brattleboro Police Issue Public Notice Ahead of Brian Tinker’s Release
Authorities said his history and conduct while incarcerated contributed to his high-risk classification.
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Brattleboro man held without bail after alleged assault in moving car
The affidavit says the woman reported being dragged about 2 to 3 feet at roughly 10 to 15 miles per hour.
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Chalet housing project begins work on 31 affordable units
The property once held the Dalem’s Chalet Motel, a Bavarian-style lodging built in the 1960s by German immigrants Oskar and Ursula Dalem.
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Teen inmate faces new charges after incident at St. Johnsbury prison
The new allegations come while Donahue is already in custody on an attempted homicide case tied to a July stabbing in Rutland.
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Runaway juvenile found safe in Brattleboro
The search drew a heavy police presence in the area, though authorities said there was no danger to the public.
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Traffic stop in Putney leads to cocaine arrest
Troopers reported finding about 247 grams of suspected cocaine.
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Vermont faces federal scrutiny over school grant oversight after self-discovered errors
The state says the problems were uncovered internally in February during a review.
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Brattleboro’s free open gym program set to resume at Gibson-Aiken Center
The program will operate on a grade-based schedule.
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Bennington Man Faces Several Charges in Readsboro Incident
Investigators allege he threatened several local residents and displayed a gun to one person during the incident.
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Vermont leaders gather to honor former House Speaker Ralph Wright
Wright represented Bennington and served as speaker from 1985 to 1995.
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Brattleboro man accused of hitting teen with vehicle
The victim had scrapes on his left hand, and police said his back was also being checked for additional injuries.
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Ballots for Vermont general election arrive later than planned
Her office is advising voters to return completed ballots to town clerks by Oct. 20.
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Brattleboro man charged after juvenile injured in Fairground Road crash
The injuries were not considered life-threatening, and the person’s age was not released.
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Ryan Hanafin taken into custody in Vermont after mother’s death in Reading, police say
The scene drew a large law enforcement response, with investigators seen carrying pet crates in and out of the residence.
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Ro Khanna backs Amanda Janoo as Vermont governor’s race intensifies
Khanna’s support adds to the growing attention around Janoo’s campaign, which already received backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Vermont high court backs school board in Perrin dismissal
Court records say the board’s decision was based on findings that Perrin engaged in a long-running pattern of harassment, abuse and improper behavior toward the student
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Federal appeals court clears warrantless phone checks at Vermont border
The decision reaches ports of entry in Vermont’s border region with Canada and could influence how often Customs and Border Protection officers examine electronic devices.
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Wardsboro standoff on Route 100 ends with arrest after overnight closure
By about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, a trooper at the scene said the case involved a search warrant and that there had been a threat of violence.
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Child sex assault case against former Bellows Falls resident ends in dismissal
The dismissal was entered with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be brought again.
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Brattleboro weighs parking overhaul as complaints continue
At Tuesday’s meeting, board members and staff reviewed enforcement questions, customer confusion and the financial health of the parking operation.
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Vermont General Election Ballots Go Out to Voters
Anyone who has not received a ballot by mid-October is being told to contact their town clerk for help.
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West Brattleboro Terrace plan gets federal money for senior housing
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships marked the funding announcement Tuesday as another major step in a project that has been years in the making.
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Sentencing to follow guilty plea in Brattleboro sex offense case
The case centers on sex offenses tied to conduct in 2023 and a separate probation violation.
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Living Memorial Park to have Monday closures for ski hill cable work
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will shut the road above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field.
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Routine water system maintenance set to begin Oct. 5 in Brattleboro
The maintenance will be carried out in different parts of the system over the coming weeks as weather, operations, and scheduling allow.
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New interim CEO at BMH
BMH Board Chairwoman Chloe Learey said Sanville’s background in hospital finance and operations makes him well suited to guide the organization.
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Brattleboro chamber to sell Main Street headquarters and shift to smaller office
The chamber plans to remain open to the public in its next office.
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Putney School begins planning for leadership change in 2027
O’Brien said he is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities.
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Vermont State Police cruiser sustains minor damage in Westminster crash
Police said the guardrail remained undamaged, and conditions at the time were clear with a dry roadway.