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Building united fronts against Trump

Some of the community meetings called for by the national online meeting on 7 November are starting to happen.

James Ernest Carter

Jimmy combined his musical acumen and a keen understanding of what would blow the minds of his audience—building his own disco balls, smoke machines, flash bombs and chasing lights surrounding the stage.

Windham County independent launches rare challenge for Vermont House speakership against Jill Krowinski

I'm not afraid to fail, but I'm also not on a fool's errand, and this is not a stunt,” said Rep. Laura Sibilia on Tuesday.

Haunted houses, mazes and hayrides: 3 Halloween things to do in VT this year

With about a week left before Halloween, now is the perfect time to squeeze in a haunted attraction to get in the holiday spirit. However, you don't need to go far - Vermont has plenty of thrilling attractions across the state.

Could it be? One last breezy, warm day awaits before turning a bit unsettled

All good things must come to an end with today marking the fifth, and likely final, day of our late-October warmth across Boston and nearly all of New England. Each of the six states either set new daily records or tied previous record highs during this dry stretch.

Homeless in Vermont city send chilling warning about what housing/drug crisis will do to city: 'Like San Fran'

Homeless living in Burlington, Vermont, told Fox News Digital that the city's homeless problem will become as bad as it is in San Francisco and Los Angeles if the city doesn't do more.

Commentary | Fish: When it comes to complex issues, it takes a village to effect change

There’s much noise being made about a new documentary that hits very close to home. It’s called “They Ruined My Hometown” and it’s done by a native Vermonter, Peter Santenello,

Police searching for driver who hit pedestrian and sped off in South Burlington

The victim told police that the vehicle had a Vermont license plate that possibly ended in either 524, 517 or 514. The vehicle also appeared to have a black front fender on the driver's side.

Top dogs gunning for glory in boys soccer

CVU, Harwood, Stowe and Twin Valley have collectively won 45 championships and will bring plenty of moxie into the 2024 boys soccer tournament.

Girls powerhouses ready to roll

CVU and Essex enter the Division I girls soccer playoffs as two of the top-ranked teams in New England. But the Redhawks are clearly the front-runners in a loaded field

Floods are becoming more common in Vermont. Here's how to get flood insurance.

Hazardous weather conditions are only going to become more common due to climate change, meteorologists from the National Weather Service in South Burlington told the Free Press in April. Flood insurance can help Green Mountain State residents prepare for and get back on their feet after each devastating flood.

Burr and Burton sweeps Southern Vermont League cross country championships

The Burr and Burton cross country teams swept the Southern Vermont League championships hosted by Bellows Falls on Friday.

2024 VPA fall sports tournament pairings for soccer, field hockey, volleyball and football

Vermont's fall tournament season gets under way this week with high school soccer, field hockey, volleyball and football playoff games.

Gerald Malloy campaigns in Vermont in effort to unseat Bernie Sanders from U.S. Senate

Malloy is challenging Sanders on Nov. 5 to take his senate seat, and made stop across the state, from Bennington to Burlington.

On New Jersey's Burlington Island, human nature has been at odds with nature for 400 years: What's next?

Beautiful and artificial, the 100-acre lake on Burlington Island embodies the sort of complexities that for centuries have helped make this storied piece of South Jersey real estate alluring, inspiring—and a periodic source of controversy.

New England states are among the safest in the US, new WalletHub report says

New Englanders live in some of the safest parts of the United States, according to a new report released Monday.

Taste of late summer early this week

Clouds increase late on Wednesday, before a cold front brings a round of showers Wednesday night into early Thursday. Behind the front, much cooler air will shift in. More seasonable temperatures are expected Thursday through next weekend, with highs in the 50s. No significant rain is in the forecast.

Albaugh: Do something before it's too late

I am writing today with urgency and hope, asking you to take immediate action to address the crisis facing families evicted from Vermont’s emergency housing program. As

Vermont Tech Jam: Find a job, a degree program or get inspired

Vermonters looking for a new job that pays the bills or just eager to meet entrepreneurs and leaders building new businesses can do both at the Vermont Tech Jam on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Hula in Burlington.

Burlington mayor, councilors at odds with police chief over police oversight ballot item

The measure, on the November ballot, marks a rare compromise between Progressives and Democrats, but Chief Jon Murad says it’s unnecessary.

Vermont has become one of the easiest places to vote in the country, but gaps remain

While some states have enacted more restrictive voting policies, Vermont has made itself a leader in access to the polls. But that doesn’t mean it’s perfect: Some Vermonters are confused by the changing rules,

Garden club meets, gives talk on floral design

Burlington Garden Club Meeting presents a program on floral design at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 899 Dorset St., South Burlington.

Severance Park project to expand housing and recreation at Severance Corners

The Northeast quadrant of Severance Corners is slated to materialize into 63 acres of residential opportunities and mixed use commercial space on a recreation-centric park.

Developer attempts to pull out of Wheeler Nature Park project

Developers in a years-long battle over development of a 7-acre slice of land next to South Burlington’s Wheeler Nature Park filed a motion in court last week to substitute themselves

House race candidates outline priorities

South Burlington’s House races may be uncontested this General Election, but that isn’t stopping the five candidates from gearing up to hit the ground running come January when the new

Squads make final push before playoffs

Just over four decades ago this was an especially tense time of year for middle-of-the-road soccer teams attempting to sneak into the playoffs by nabbing a victory in their final

Two Vermonters face new charges after being found with weapons

Burlington police detained Anthony Seagroves and Katelynn Cannon of Hinesburg on Monday after finding them passed out in a stolen car with a knife and a gun near the Fletcher Free Library.

State police identify shooting victims

After a second day of investigating Monday’s fatal shooting in Waterbury, Vermont State Police released the names of the two victims in the case: a NH man has died and a Waterbury man remains hospitalized.

Field hockey teams search for late-season success

When Athletes of the Week for The Times Argus and Rutland Herald are selected, field hockey players having the best chance to snatch the accolade are prolific scorers or goalies.

Ballot Item Asks Burlington Voters to Bolster Police Oversight

The proposed charter change has bipartisan support on the city council but is facing pushback from police who fear the model will harm recruitment efforts.

Sweet 16: Vermont International Film Festival director notes this year's must-see movies

More than 40 films at this year's festival include new movie 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' plus classics such as 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.'

New Hampshire man fatally shot in Vermont mobile home park

A New Hampshire man was fatally shot at a mobile home park in Waterbury, Vermont, early Monday morning. Police identified the victim as 34-year-old Shawn Spiker of Croydon. Michael Perry, 36, of Barre City, was also shot but survived. He was transported to the Vermont Medical Center in Burlington.

Burlington Electric seeks to buy out city’s wood-burning plant from joint owners

Full ownership of the McNeil Generating Station, officials said on Tuesday, could allow the city to 'change the operating parameters and cut stack emissions' at the plant.

3 candidates vie for Vermont House in Grand Isle-Chittenden District

As Election Day approaches, Milton residents are gearing up to cast their votes in the Vermont House elections across three districts: Grand Isle-Chittenden, Chittenden-Franklin and Chittenden-25.

No arrests yet: Waterbury shooting leaves one dead, another injured

One man is dead and another was seriously injured in a shooting at the Kneeland Flats Mobile Home Park early Monday morning in Waterbury Center, according to Vermont State Police.