Letter to the editor: Our schools instill Vermont values

On February 2, 1936, exactly 45 years to the day before I was born, one of baseball’s greatest pitchers, Christy Matthewson, was officially voted into the inaugural class of the baseball Hall of Fame. To this day, Matthewson still holds the all-time World Series records of four shutouts and 10 complete games. Yet in his time, Matthewson was known as much for his integrity as for his skills on the mound. He was so honest, umpires were said to have checked with him when they were unsure of a call, and he woul … (read more)

The Vermont governor says the state must not use a federal funds windfall to pay for ongoing commitments.

This is a transcript of Governor Scott’s Jan. 20 budget address to the Vermont Legislature. It was provided by the governor’s office.   Mr. President, Madam Speaker, Mr. Pro Tem, members of the General Assembly, and fellow Vermonters: Two weeks ago, … (read more)

The Vermont governor echoed familiar calls for statewide economic recovery in the face of unprecedented opportunity.

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean gave his take on the 2022 midterm elections during a talk in Middlebury on Thursday.

Let’s Grow Kids CEO Aly Richards will deliver an AAUW talk titled “Vermont’s Child Care Campaign: Systems Change in Action.” on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Ilsley Library.

Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center this week announced three funding opportunities for dairy farmers and service providers.

Learn how to protect yourself in extreme situations.

Teens with an interest in mental health and wellbeing may apply to become a Teen Health and Wellness Ambassador.

Doug Wilhelm’s latest book, “Catalysts for Change: How Nonprofits and a Foundation Are Helping Shape Vermont’s Future,” shows how Vt. nonprofits are shaping the future.

Stripping off the rhetoric and the academese, it comes down to keeping beloved small schools open versus the cost.

Vermont leaders denounce federal court ruling on abortion rights.

MONTPELIER — Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos has announced that, as in past years, he and Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters will be conducting a virtual training on Vermont’s government transparency laws, the Open Meeting Law and Public Record … (read more)

Climate and energy activists say a Clean Heat Standard bill in the Vermont Senate doesn’t do enough to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Clean Heat Standard bill looks to regulate greenhouse gasses coming from biofuels, wood and electricity.