State-recognized tribes continue to defend legitimacy at Vermont Statehouse event

The Vermont commission that helped recognize four groups as Abenaki tribes more than a decade ago recently held an event to explain — and at points, defend — the process. That’s as the state recognition law faces increasingly vocal criticism from the only …

Illuminate Vermont

Illuminate Vermont, held on April 25 and 26, 2025, transformed South Burlington’s Market Street into a vibrant celebration of local art, music, and community spirit. The free, family-friendly festival featured over 30 local vendors, food trucks, and live …

Rabies vaccine bait drops to begin in Vermont

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - A statewide effort to stop the spread of rabies in Vermont will begin next week. For the third year in a row, state wildlife and health officials are teaming up to carry out bait drops. On Monday, about 350,000 oral rabies vaccine …

Treasurer touts bill erasing medical debt in Vermont

Discussing the new medical-debt erasure bill that he helped spearhead through the Legislature at the Jenna’s House community center in Johnson last Thursday, state treasurer Mike Pieciak initially talked more about the importance of building a middle class …

University of Vermont Medical Center parking garage reopens following car fire

Fire crews evacuated the University of Vermont Medical Center parking garage on Thursday morning following a vehicle fire.A hospital representative said a car caught fire in the garage. The Burlington Fire Department responded and was able to put out the …

SCORE Vermont small business speed mentoring

IN PERSON EVENT SCORE Vermont Small Business Speed Mentoring Tuesday, May 20 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM ET   Vermont Business Magazine Take advantage of a unique opportunity to network and sit down with a variety of SCORE Vermont mentors to help you with your …

Vermont State Police Log for May 1

ADDISON COUNTY — In separate cases, Vermont State Police this past week dealt with a number of traffic accidents in Addison County, two of which resulted in people being cited for impaired driving. The first was on April 23, when, at a little after 6 p.m., …

Vermont H.S. sports scores for Thursday, May 1

University of Vermont Medical Center parking garage closed following vehicle fire

Fire crews are evacuating the University of Vermont Medical Center parking garage following a vehicle fire.A hospital representative said a car caught fire in the garage. The Burlington Fire Department is responding.The garage is currently closed. Anyone …

Governor Phil Scott and The Hartford Announce Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Open Enrollment for Individuals

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and The Hartford today announced the launch of the third and final phase of the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program, making it available to self-employed workers and individuals who do not have …