VTDigger
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Tom Salmon, governor behind ‘the biggest political upset in Vermont history,’ dies at 92
When Vermont Democrats lacked a gubernatorial candidate the afternoon of the primary deadline in August 1972, Rockingham lawyer Tom Salmon, in the most last-minute of Hail Mary passes,…
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Former sheriff Newton submits plea deal
A plea deal is in the works for the former Addison County sheriff accused in 2022 of sexually assaulting and unlawfully restraining a woman. Under the agreement, Peter…
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Republican gains in state legislature may force adjustments to climate policy
Democratic leaders in the Statehouse appear open to changing or abandoning some of the climate and environmental policies they’ve championed in recent years following their party’s major losses…
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Towns tackle electric vehicle charging needs
For two years, the only spots in Brandon with a parking meter racking up fees were the electric vehicle charging spaces. That seemed “fundamentally unfair” to Tim Guiles,…
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UVMHN expands in NY while making cuts in Vt.
The cuts — which drew a swift and furious outcry — included closing an inpatient psychiatric unit at Central Vermont Medical Center, ending kidney transplants at the University…
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Bird flu found in Franklin Co. backyard flock
Highly pathogenic avian flu was detected in a backyard flock of birds in Franklin County in late December, state officials announced on Dec. 26.
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State begins testing milk for avian flu
Late last week, at the University of Vermont dairy farm in South Burlington, Jess Waterman climbed up to an opening in a large storage tank, inserted a long…
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New regulations placed for wake boats on Vermont lakes
In April, Vermont enacted long-debated, statewide restrictions on wake boats, designed to create large wakes for recreation with a goal of preventing environmental harms. The new rule only…
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Rodgers upsets Zuckerman in Lt. Gov. race
John Rodgers, a Republican from Glover, was elected lieutenant governor of Vermont Tuesday, unseating Progressive/Democrat Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman in a rare ouster of a statewide incumbent. The…
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UVM Medical Center to appeal to regulators
The University of Vermont Medical Center will appeal orders from the Green Mountain Care Board limiting its revenue and prices for the next 12 months, the hospital announced…
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Middlebury Chapel can keep its name
A Vermont Superior Court judge decided on Oct. 4 that Middlebury Chapel at Middlebury College can keep its name, dealing a blow to a lawsuit brought by former…
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Judge finds Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court, orders fines barring major changes to farm
A judge has found a family of Panton dairy farmers in contempt of court after they failed to stop water from coming out of a drainage system on…
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Health officials say EEE risk high in some areas
A blood-sucking creature that comes at dusk is frightening Vermonters this summer.
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Esther Charlestin will face Scott for governor
Gov. Phil Scott, the incumbent Republican, will face Democratic challenger Esther Charlestin, an educator and former selectboard member from Middlebury, in Vermont’s general election this November.
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Welch endorses Harris for president
U.S. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next president in a statement Tuesday morning.
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BlueCross BlueShield seeks bigger rate hikes
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont is seeking to raise health insurance premiums by an additional 4.3% next year, further increasing a request for already near-record-high rate hikes.