Vermont State Tax Guide
Vermont has four income tax brackets, and the state still taxes Social Security benefits for some filers. Property taxes are high when compared to most other states, and Vermont also has an estate ...
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 ...
Burlington CNH factory might be shut down
Burlington CNH workers went on strike from late April 2022 to January 2023 over what they called insufficient pay raises and drastically increased healthcare costs. During the walkout, Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont came to Burlington ...
Man fires shots during Williston Road robbery, police say
The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, and police from the University of Vermont, Burlington, Williston and Essex, along with Vermont State Police, assisted at the scene.
Building community, flavor and loyalty at Rutland Beer Works
In advance of next week's Vermont Craft Brewers Conference in Burlington (Rutland Beer Works is a member of the Vermont Brewers Association), Harbage sat down at the brewery's new tap room in Rutland to discuss path, taste and loyalty in beer...and beyond.
South Burlington man arrested on child pornography charges
A South Burlington man is facing a life sentence in prison after he was arrested for reportedly enticing minors to produce child sexual abuse material, federal officials said.
South Burlington House reps step into a new biennium
While national and statewide races heated up on Tuesday’s General Election night, the polls in South Burlington remained steadily busy despite a local election which saw five uncontested House races.
Vt. businesses back their soldier employees
Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has announced its combined 2023-2024 award recipients for service and support to Vermont’s National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve members. At their annual banquet held recently at the Vt Air National Guard Base in South Burlington earlier this fall,
Health Care Costs in Vermont Continue to Soar
The price of health care plans in Vermont has doubled in six years, and hospitals expenses are rising rapidly. The prognosis for cost containment is grim.
Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party after Trump win: 'Abandoned working class people'
Sen. Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats but remains a registered Independent, accused the Democratic Party of turning its back on Black and Latino working class voters. "While the Democratic leadership defends the status quo, the American people are angry and want change. And they're right," Sen. Sanders wrote.
Can ranking candidates fix elections?
While it’s possible that the DC government could just refuse to implement the measure (they’ve done it before ), it’s more likely that from now on, I’ll be ranking candidates for the DC Council and mayor — not just voting for one candidate per post.
Republican victories crack Democrats’ veto-proof majority in Vermont Statehouse
Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth attended a somber election night event held by the Vermont Democratic Party in South Burlington. He said in an interview that his party will need to reckon with the results. They voted for balance, and they voted for ...
Burlington man charged with sexual assault, cruelty to a child on I-89
A Burlington man was charged with sexual assault and cruelty to a child following an incident that took place on Interstate 89, according to Vermont State Police. The investigation, which began on April 26,
Delve deeply into the creative minds of the Great 'Land Artists' at 118 Elliot
Join 118 Elliot and our partners at Burlington City Arts and the American Institute for Architects Vermont for a live and virtual day-of film screening of "Land Artists" (Directed by
South Burlington crash leaves teen injured, police seek hit-and-run driver
A 17-year-old from Milton was left injured after a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 89 North on Oct. 30. Vermont State Police reported that the two-vehicle crash occurred near Exit 14 at approximately 7:32 p.
Man dies following deadly crash in Burlington, police say
The Burlington Police Department said they were notified of a single-vehicle crash just before 11 p.m. in the area of Bayberry Circle and Grove Street.
Commentary: Are we missing a culture of safety
For those of you who have read my columns these past two-plus decades, you may recall my writing about leadership. The articles appeared in 2005, 2012, and once more in
Colchester School District asks voters to approve $115M bond to modernize its aging schools
It's the first time the district has asked voters to support upgrades of this magnitude, the district superintendent said.
Electric wheels
The South Burlington Rotary Club officially handed over a new electric van to the South Burlington Food Shelf at an Oct. 15 ceremony at the South Burlington Food Shelf on
Three Patriots selected to play in North/South All-Star Football Classic
A handful of local football players will represent Bennington County during next month’s North/South All-Star Football Classic.
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 ...
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.
UVM Medical Center, regulator clash over enforcement action
The University of Vermont Medical Center alleged that a recent enforcement action by the Green Mountain Care Board will force the hospital to cut care.
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.
Burlington doesn’t look like shit. Humanity does.
A little less than a year ago, a friend sent me a video of a fight happening in City Hall Park. It was an Instagram video from user @burlington_looks_like_shxt.  Going through the account’s feed was definitely a shock.
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.
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.