politics
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Ways of Seeing: The reach of the border
Recently, ICE has raided and invaded Vermont. Last month, for example, agents chased someone into a home on Dorset Street, then, after waiting for a warrant, ultimately broke…
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Newcomer Mike Kane wants to represent northwest Addison County in Vt. House
The ANWSD board member is the first democrat to announce a bid representing Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, Vergennes, Waltham and part of New Haven.
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want to halt data center production
The progressive lawmakers announced a new bill on Wednesday that would ban new construction of these centers until the passage of federal legislation that places restrictions on AI.
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We were among 8 million voices
No Kings 3 was the largest mass mobilization and rally in our country’s history.
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Vermonter uses poetic license to raise a concern
How do you spell “neutral,” Matt Birong?
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One night in the life of a Ukrainian mother
“Does it make sense to save your own life if you can’t save your children’s?”
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$9B state budget passes hurdle in Vt. House
“I think we want to take care of Vermonters and minimize harm to Vermonters as much as we can — within a limited budget, that is.” — Rep.…
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New Orwell ATV law challenged
A citizen’s petition triggers a chance to toss the new law at a special town meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Orwell Firehouse.
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Birong won’t seek reelection in Addison-3
Birong, who chairs the House Committee on Government Operations & Military Affairs, said during a recent phone interview that he’s found service in the Legislature rewarding, but is…
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No Kings Day returns to Middlebury on March 28
“We need to say, loud and clear, that many millions of us in this country are appalled by the lawless wars and violence on our streets, and deeply…
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Rally sets bar high for U.S. presidents
An estimated 45 residents of Bristol and neighboring towns gathered at the Bristol Green on Presidents Day.
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Esther Charlestin becomes 3rd Dem. to run for lieutenant governor
Esther Charlestin, the former Democratic nominee for governor of Vermont and onetime member of the Middlebury selectboard, launched a bid for the state’s second-highest office on Wednesday.
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2026 legislative forums slated
Organizers of this year’s Addison County Legislative Breakfasts series have announced five gatherings for local lawmakers to update their constituents about goings on in the Vermont Statehouse this…
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Pilcher added to Addison-4 replacement list
Addison County Democrats have added a third name to the list of candidates Gov. Phil Scott will consider to serve out the balance of a two-year term recently…
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Middlebury College forums on transgender healthcare, politics draw hundreds
While the forums focused on similar topics, the atmosphere of and information shared in each room was remarkably different.
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Molly Gray runs for Vermont’s congressional seat
BURLINGTON — Early Monday morning, Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray declared her candidacy for Vermont’s lone congressional seat being vacated by Congressman Peter Welch. A lifelong Vermonter, Gray,…