Harvard researcher detained in Louisiana appeals deportation in Vermont federal court

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Burlington Wednesday for the second week in a row, this time in support of a Russian researcher from Harvard who was detained by ICE. Kseniia Petrova, a medical researcher, was …

Another One Bites the Dust: Vermont Slams Brakes on EV Mandate as Sales Lag

L: Vt. Gov. Phil Scott (U.S. Air National Guard) R: EV Charging Station (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Vermont's state government abruptly halted enforcement of its electric vehicle mandate law, making it the latest state to back off such a law as …

Vermont families feel disempowered in the face of impending school reforms

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Parents in Worcester fought to protect their small elementary school twice in recent months. Last fall, the school board nearly voted to close Doty Memorial School. Now, a plan to house a day care center at the school means …

State has no money to assist with PCB testing in Vermont schools this year

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Any Vermont school districts planning to test for polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, contamination this year will have to do without financial support from the state. Patricia Coppolino, senior environmental program manager with the …

Nu-Blu brings high-energy bluegrass to Bennington Theater for long-awaited Vermont debut

BENNINGTON — National touring bluegrass band Nu-Blu will take the stage at Bennington Theater on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m., bringing their dynamic blend of Americana and roots music to Southern Vermont for the very first time. “This is a big milestone …

Summary of Incident: Border Patrol Agent and subject killed during vehicle stop in Vermont

This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in Custody and the Department of Homeland Security FY 2021 Appropriation (H. Rept. 116-458) reporting …

An immigration judge to decide the fate of three Vermont farmworkers

Essex High School librarian named ‘Vermont School Librarian of the Year’

ESSEX JUNCTION — Essex High School librarian Liz Von Nagy has been honored with this year’s Outstanding Librarian Award, otherwise known as Vermont School Librarian of the Year.  At a ceremony earlier this month, Von Nagy received the award — and although …

Vermont Symphony Orchestra melds culture, STEM and humor for local students

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra's wind ensemble played for the students of Dummerston School on Friday, May 2, 2025.By Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer DUMMERSTON — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra's wind ensemble played for the students of …

Protected - How tariffs could hurt or help Vermont agriculture

Photo: If US tariffs increase on Canadian dairy, it could make Vermont dairy products relatively cheaper by comparison and Canadian products less available overall.   Photos courtesy Scott Waterman, VAAFM. The state’s agriculture industries are paying …