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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.

Weekenders: Burlington

Luckily, whether you’re dreaming of biking alongside a beautiful lake, hiking up a lookout tower, indulging in gelato and crepes or playing trivia at a brewery, Burlington, Vt. has it all. Located just an hour and a half from Hanover, this friendly ...

Leaving your mark: forensic biology at UVM

The Catamount statue, the Yerba fridge handle in Cat Pause and the Grundle ice cream scoopers all share one similarity: they are covered in UVM student’s fingerprints. Fingerprint identification is just one example of the many forensic biology technologies UVM Police uses to solve campus investigations,

Don't hibernate, celebrate in November with these 30 arts events in Vermont

From Sammy Rae & the Friends to 'King Lear,' Soul Asylum to 'Home Alone' redux, the arts-and-entertainment schedule lights up Vermont with variety

Two Rutland residents face federal drug charges

A Rutland woman, who was placed on furlough in June by the state corrections department for three drug convictions, is facing three new federal charges for selling crack

Burlington's Green Mountain Book Festival to return for its fourth year

The Queen City's literary tradition returns on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 with a lineup of panelists, writing workshops and special events.

Burlington Police look for info on bank robbery suspect

When police arrived at the bank, they learned that a male suspect told employees that he had a bomb and then made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Suspect involved in multiple Burlington bank robberies identified

Police are searching for a 39-year-old Vermont man after he reportedly robbed a Key Bank Monday morning. Through investigation, officers tied James Plunkett, of

Man arrested for DUI after crashing into telephone pole in Waitsfield

A Burlington man was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing his vehicle into a telephone pole early Saturday morning. Vermont State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Vermont Route 100 and Vermont Route 17 in Waitsfield at 5:17 a.

Brattleboro community center, emotional support program proposed with opioid settlement funds

A committee tasked with recommending opioid settlement funded projects to the Legislature is considering a proposal for a community center tied to a new emotional support program in

Vermont H.S. playoff scores for Oct. 26: See how your favorite team fared

This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont high school playoff scores for Saturday, Oct. 26

Two bodies found on South Wardsboro Road

The Vermont State Police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found Friday evening. The scene has been secured as police investigators process the evidence.

North/South All-Star Football Classic rosters announced

The rosters for the 23rd annual North/South All-Star Football Classic were announced on Tuesday by the Vermont Chapter of the National Football Foundation. The annual classic will be

‘Vicious’ Burlington Dog Is Moved, Must Undergo Training

A court order says Diane Wheeler could eventually regain custody of her rescue dog, Moose — but only with the City of Burlington's approval.

Friends of the South Burlington Library provides valuable support

Oct. 20-26 is National Friends of Libraries Week, and South Burlington is lucky to have its own Friends of the Library organization. In fact, the group recently celebrated its 50th

Ban on companies shutting off heat in winter doesn't affect utilities shut off before Nov. 1

Therefore, residents with outstanding bills should make payment arrangements or get financial assistance before then so their service is restored, the state's Public Service Commission said.

Bear-y exciting: Vermont Teddy Bear, Vermont Flannel to open collab store on Church Street

Vermont Teddy Bear and Vermont Flannel have announced the opening of a joint storefront on the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, coming this winter. The 2,000-square-foot space will be at 72 Church St., formerly home to Kiss the Cook until its ...

UVM Medical Center will appeal health care regulator’s orders

The Green Mountain Care Board ordered the University of Vermont Medical Center to cut charges to private insurance for patient care and limited how much it can grow its budget. Now, the Burlington hospital will challenge those orders.

Dedalus to close wine stores in Burlington and Stowe

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A staple for wine lovers in Burlington and Stowe is closing its doors. Dedalus announced Wednesday that it is closing. They did not give any reasons why, or when. They also did not immediately return calls for comment.

Three-alarm fire displaces all residents at Burlington apartment building

The residents in all eight of the apartments in the building were displaced due to the fire and water damage from the blaze. No surrounding buildings were impacted.

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.

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

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.

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