1+ week, 6+ day ago   (196+ words) A recent letter to the Woodstock Standard (August 17) laments the fact that so many Woodstock officials have resigned in the recent past, attributing the attrition to the volume of public criticism of official behavior. The writer ignores the fact that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (441+ words) By Rep. Rob North No one worked harder than me during the past session to bridge the partisan gap by bringing the 50 new legislators in 2024 (Democrats and Republicans) together in the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, my initial anticipation of collaboration…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (269+ words) Burlington isn’t the only Vermont community looking to expand homeless shelter capacity, as Northeast Kingdom organizations are moving ahead with plans to double the size of a St. Johnsbury shelter and eventually add accommodations for families. According to the Caledonian-Record,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (835+ words) Burlington city councilors want Gov. Phil Scott and his administration to take a series of immediate actions addressing homelessness, mental illness, substance use, drug trafficking, retail theft and other criminal activity affecting the city. The proposed 10 point resolution, slated for…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) On July 28, 2026, Governor Scott issued a press release formally proclaiming two constitutional amendments upon which voters will decide on the November 2026 general election ballot. Governor Scott encouraged voters to, “do their homework before making their voices heard on these issues…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (799+ words) Late August in Vermont is when the state squeezes every last drop out of summer, and this weekend the calendar shows it. The Vermont State Fair is in full swing in Rutland, Vergennes throws its biggest party of the year,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (295+ words) The ordinance limits occupancy to two people per bedroom, plus two additional people per dwelling unit. It also requires at least one off-street parking space per bedroom, with required spaces measuring 9 by 18 feet. Rental registrations expire April 30 and must be…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (319+ words) The Democratic Socialists of America present themselves as champions of fairness and economic justice. But behind the appealing slogans lies a political vision that would move America away from the principles that made it the freest, most prosperous nation in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (319+ words) The Democratic Socialists of America present themselves as champions of fairness and economic justice. But behind the appealing slogans lies a political vision that would move America away from the principles that made it the freest, most prosperous nation in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (563+ words) For Dorset, Vermont’s highly charged proposed housing development for Raptor Lane, the Dorset residents have the final decision. Notwithstanding, the conversations held earlier this year and more recently are failing to address the substantive issues. If only 35 units are approved…...