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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon to Visit Essex Tech Center on Tuesday
News of the controversial education leader’s visit to the Center for Technology, Essex was shared with students, families and staff who would be affected, but not publicly announced.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do Events in and Around Vermont, June 3-10
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including piano pop-rock trailblazer Ben Folds at Paramount Theatre in Rutland.
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How Migrant Justice Built a Movement On and Off the Farm
Migrant Justice formed after a young farmworker’s death on the job. Now it’s leading Vermont’s resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Lawmakers Adjourn for the Year After Striking Landmark Education Deal
Lawmakers departed Montpelier after last minute deals, hugs and political barbs.
Farmers & Foragers to Take Over the Café HOT. Spot in Burlington
The Café HOT. will close at the end of May, but its Main Street space will soon be home to another local fave as Farmers &…
Senate and House Approve Key Education Bills, Paving Way for Governor’s Signature
Conference committees worked late into Thursday night to resolve differences on H.955, the education transformation bill, and H.949, the yield bill.
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Woman Cited for Driving Toward Police and Protesters During ICE Raid
Connie Anania is accused of driving down a closed section of South Burlington’s Dorset Street during an ICE raid and protest on March 11.
House Speaker Krowinski Won’t Seek Reelection; Gov. Scott Will
The twin announcements came shortly before the deadline for candidates to file ahead of this year’s primary election.
Lawmakers Pass Bill Targeting Health Care Costs
The bill, S.190, accelerates the implementation of reference-based pricing to cut hospital payments for some plans, aiming to lower premiums.
Cómo Justicia Migrante Creó un Movimiento Dentro y Fuera de las Granjas
La organización, formada para mejorar las condiciones laborales de agricultores indocumentados, ahora lidera la resistencia en Vermont ante las medidas federales de control migratorio.
Staff Say Burlington Childcare Center Expanded Too Quickly
The suspension of ONE Arts Community School marks the latest blow to Burlington’s already fragile childcare ecosystem, which has, in recent months, lost a total of…
Ghana’s New Legal Cannabis Market Uses Vermont as Its Model
As the West African nation legalizes hemp production, its industry advocates seek business expertise in the Green Mountain State.
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Vermont’s Lawmakers Push Big Ideas — but Struggle to Fund Them
Legislators pass laws to strengthen education, environmental protections and more. Just one thing is lacking: the money to do the work.
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Earth Prime Comics, Quarterstaff Games Move to Burlington Square
The longtime Church Street Marketplace fixtures have merged into a single store and reopened on Bank Street in Burlington.
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Poorhouse Pies’ New Cambridge Café Is Deliciously Cozy
The bakery and caterer outgrew its Underhill shop, so owner Suzanne Tomlinson added a second spot with on-site dining, a more-than-pie menu and a huge kitchen.
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Musical-Comedy Duo Otto & Astrid Film in Vermont
The “German” punk rockers, who are actually Australian comedians, travel to Burlington to shoot a pilot for a new “reality” TV series.
Reviewing Six New Records From Vermont Musicians
Take a spin through recent local albums by Invisible Homes, Konflik, Moondogs and others. Their tracks range from pop to hip-hop to experimental music.
The Sounds of Summer: A Guide to Outdoor Music in the Green Mountains
From major music festivals to summer-long concert series, here’s a selection of the best local listening happening around Vermont this summer.
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Boots Riley’s Fashion Send-Up ‘I Love Boosters’ Has Bustle and Bite
Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige and Keke Palmer play populist shoplifters out to ruin a bombastic tycoon in a timely but frenetic socialist satire.
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Nest: A Spring 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From Burlington investor activity to budget-conscious building in Waitsfield, see what’s shaping Vermont homes in the new issue of Nest.
Nest • Spring 2026
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The 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Makes Learning Civics Fun
Attention teachers and caregivers: Kids in grades K-8 can learn about civics and win prizes by completing fun activities this summer
Kids VT Summer Fun • 2026
Fundraisers • Festivals • Plays • Classes • Sports • Concerts
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