U.S. Military
Vermont National Guard Welcomes New Adjutant General
Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight steps down after 7 years leading the Vermont National Guard.
Vermont Air Guard F-35s Sent to Support Iran Strikes
The 158th Fighter Wing redirected to assist U.S. and Israeli operations
Vermont National Guard Elects First Female Commander
Air Guard Colonel Martha Rainville made history in 1997 as the first woman to lead the state's army and air guard units.
Elections
New Hampshire Established as First Primary State
The Granite State has kicked off presidential election seasons for over 100 years.
Vermont Town Meeting Voting Sees Mix of Local and National Issues
Vermonters weigh in on everything from police funding to impeaching Trump in annual town meetings
Montpelier Voters to Decide on Mayor's Compensation
Article 3 on March 2026 ballot would set salary for Montpelier mayor's office.
Government
Vermont Governor Appoints Dairy Farmer to State House
Jack Brigham replaces former assistant minority leader Casey Toof in the Vermont House of Representatives.
Sanders Skips State of the Union, Calls Trump a 'Pathological Liar'
Vermont senator criticizes president's claims about the economy and other issues in social media response.
Sen. Welch Secures $1.4M to Build New Pharmacies in Caledonia County
Funding aims to address pharmacy deserts in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom region
City Hall
Vermont Voters Weigh In on Taxes, School Budgets, and More
Residents in Burlington and Milton make decisions on ballot measures during Town Meeting Day
Burlington City Council Faces Potential Power Shift
Contested races in Wards 7 and 8 could impact the balance of power on the city council.
South Hero Honors Longtime Community Member Tim Maxham
Maxham steps down as town moderator after 40 years of service ahead of Town Meeting Day
Civic Engagement
Faith Climate Action Day unites Vermont's religious communities for climate advocacy
Annual event brings together diverse faith groups to engage with lawmakers on environmental policy
Students in South Burlington protest ICE with school walkout
Hundreds of middle and high school students organized the demonstration against immigration enforcement.
Vermont Town Meetings Debate Weighing in on World Issues
Some residents question whether annual local gatherings should consider advisory petitions on state, national or global matters.
- Sugar Maple Becomes Vermont's State Tree
- Red Cross Urges Blood Donations as National Supply Recovers
- Thaw Triggers Ice Jams, Flood Concerns in Vermont, New York
- Windsor County Courthouse Reopens After Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
- Burlington City Council Approves Recycling Contract with Casella
- New Hampshire Established as First Primary State
