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St. Cloud Cathedral boys hockey star John Hirschfeld explains decision to play for Vermont

SAINT CLOUD — Dark green Vermont Catamount hockey gear isn't an uncommon sight this winter at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud, 1,000 miles away from the team's arena in Burlington. St. Cloud Cathedral senior forward John Hirschfeld committed ...

University of Vermont men's basketball holds off comeback bid by Miami (OH)

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Wednesday evening that she was taken aback by President-elect Trump’s demand that the stopgap spending bill be used to increase the debt ceiling. Collins, the top GOP appropriator, told reporters that she was surprised by the call and indicated that it had not come up in talks ahead of the…

Vermont’s congressional delegation votes against major federal defense bill

Democratic Rep. Becca Balint, for one, criticized a provision in the bill restricting coverage for youth gender-affirming health care, saying, “Republicans have decided to politicize this important funding responsibility with yet another attack on military families with trans children.

Vermont kids go caroling for local senior citizens

It's been three years since Henry Cavill's dark Superman was on screen in the Snyder Cut of Justice League, seven years since the first cut of Justice League was in theaters, and ten years since The Man of Steel debuted a new Superman in the first place. It's also been eighteen ...

As some Vermont hospitals trim services, staff and community members urge Copley to keep birthing center open

Facing financial challenges, several hospitals across the state have reduced staff and services. In Morrisville, community members say they hope Copley Hospital can keep delivering babies.

Vermont soccer: Crazy stats, things you might not know about the NCAA champion Catamounts

A closer look at some of the most wild numbers and statistics of the Vermont men's soccer's NCAA championship.

Men's College Soccer Bracket 2024: Vermont Beats Marshall to Win NCAA Championship

The Vermont Catamounts are national champions in men's soccer. Vermont defeated Marshall 2-1 in overtime in the 2024 Men's College Cup final on Monday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina. Maximilian Kissel scored the game-winner in the extra ...

NCAA Men's Soccer: Marshall loses heartbreaker to Vermont

For a second time in the span of four years, Marshall's men's soccer program found itself in a national championship match.Unfortunately, the second time around

University of Vermont men's soccer wins first national championship with dramatic overtime goal

University of Vermont men's soccer beat defending champs Marshall University on Monday night for the Catamounts' first national championship. Vermont became the first squad in school history to win a national championship in a team sport — with the skiing program winning six national championships.

Vermont wins 2024 NCAA DI men's soccer championship

The 2024 NCAA DI men's soccer College Cup is complete! Vermont defeated Marshall with a golden goal in the 2024 Men's College Cup final.

Vermont Catamounts clinch first national championship in overtime thriller

The Vermont Catamounts, led by former Kennebunk star Max Murray, claimed their first-ever men's national soccer championship.

Vermont men’s soccer completes its dream season, wins national championship in overtime over Marshall

No Catamounts team had ever reached a national championship game before Monday. In the first, Max Kissel completed a tournament run that included victories over four seeded teams and multiple late-game comebacks.

Mystery drones are being seen in some places. Can you shoot one down in Vermont?

Fleets of unidentified drones have been seen over New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Residents are asking if they can shoot them.

Vermont men's soccer claims school's first national championship with overtime goal vs. Marshall

Vermont's men's soccer team became the first squad in school history to win a national title in a team sport with its overtime victory over Marshall on Monday.

Men’s College Cup final: Marshall vs. Vermont

Marshall will face Vermont for the 2024 NCAA Division I men's title on Monday night when they meet in the Men's College cup final in Cary, North Carolina.

‘White Christmas’ At 70: Fathom Events Celebrates This Holiday Film Milestone

"White Christmas," the holiday classic with Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen, is celebrating 70 years courtesy of Fathom Events.

Police look for driver after reported hit-and-run in Colchester

Colchester police, Colchester Rescue and the Colchester Fire Department responded to Bay Road over the weekend, for a report of a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, a 37-year-old man from Colchester, was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.

Vermont police shooting suspect arrested, officials say

Authorities arrested a Vermont man early Sunday morning after a manhunt for the person responsible for the Friday afternoon shooting of St. Johnsbury, Vt., police captain, officials said. Scott Mason, 38, of St. Johnsbury, was arrested around 2 a.m. in the ...

Vermont soccer vs Marshall: What to know for the NCAA College Cup championship

Vermont soccer meets Marshall in the College Cup final at Cary, North Carolina, on Monday. This is Vermont's first bid to the national championship.

What went wrong in Pitt Men’s Soccer’s season-ending loss to Vermont

After beginning the season with a torrid 10-1 stretch that saw them ranked No. 1 in the nation for three consecutive weeks, Pitt Men’s Soccer sputtered to a 4-5 record across their last nine games, suffering an unceremonious exit from the ACC Tournament in their first game played before rebounding to reach the Elite Eight

Legislative committee recommends minimum wage, overtime protections for Vermont farmworkers

The same committee examined whether farmworkers should have collective bargaining rights — but ultimately didn’t make a recommendation to the Vermont Legislature.

How Vermont soccer coach Rob Dow put Catamounts in position to win NCAA championship

Vermont soccer head coach Rob Dow had maybe an hour or two with his newborn son before departing Thanksgiving day for California ahead of the Catamounts' third-round NCAA Tournament game at San Diego. After the thrilling overtime triumph, Dow and the ...

Best Christmas Light Displays in Vermont: 5 must-see displays this Christmas season

Here are five in-state Christmas light displays to check out this holiday season. The majestic 220-foot steamboat Ticonderoga is an iconic feature of Shelburne Museum’s 45-acre campus that floats in a sea of light for the museum’s Winter Lights extravaganza.

Public asked to weigh in on changing wakesports rules for 10 Vermont lakes, including the Waterbury Reservoir

At meetings this week, state officials will collect public input regarding requests to ban wakesports on 10 Vermont lakes including the Waterbury Reservoir.

The Return of Semi-Professional Basketball to Central Vermont

At one time, the Vermont Frost Heaves, a professional Premier Basketball League team, played to exuberant crowds in the Barre Auditorium until it disbanded in 2

Efficiency Vermont Extends Flood Recovery Rebate Program

Two rounds of severe flooding affecting communities across the state have left many Vermonters with steep repair bills. Efficiency Vermont (EV) seeks to provide

DMH extends ‘Starting Over Strong Vermont’ program for flood recovery

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) will continue its Starting Over Strong Vermont program through July 2025 to provide ongoing mental health and community outreach services for

Vermont student aiming for Broadway dreams

Macy Bettwieser, a senior at Hartford High School, is a top ten finalist for Broadway’s Next on Stage high school competition.

Springfield Police Department opens investigation into alleged animal abuse at Vermont Packinghouse

The United States Department of Agriculture recently released a report that stated that on June 3, a driver was observed kicking a truckload of pigs at the Vermont Packinghouse as the animals were suffering from suspected heatstroke.

Vermont districts looking for school board members

With dozens of school board seats open across the state, the Vermont School Board Association says it’s looking for about 30 to 40 folks to make a difference.

UVM workers protest job, ambulatory cutbacks

In October, The Green Mountain Care Board, the governing body of the University of Vermont Medical Center, ordered University of Vermont Health Network to cut $122 million in revenue from Central Vermont Medical Center and UVMMC to stay within an imposed cap.

Snowstorm blankets Southern Vermont

One of the first big snowstorms of the year blanketed Southern Vermont on Thursday, resulting in most Northshire-area schools declaring the first snow day of the academic year.

Missing Essex County, Vermont man found safe, police say

Police said 85-year-old Robert Lancraft was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and was reported missing after he did not arrive in Shapleigh, Maine.

Vermont Agency of Education 'listens, learns' before legislative session

Feedback is being collected by the Vermont Agency of Education during its "Listen and Learn Tour" to figure out how to support immediate needs and a long-term vision.

Poulakidas leads Yale against Vermont after 25-point game

Yale hosts the Vermont Catamounts after John Poulakidas scored 25 points in Yale's 84-78 loss to the Rhode Island Rams.

Missing woman's body recovered from Vermont home after house fire

The body of a woman who was reported missing after a house fire in Swanton, Vermont, on Wednesday has been recovered inside the home, WPTZ reports. Vermont State Police said Constance Hall, 78, was reported missing when the home on Lakewood Drive went up in flames.

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