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OPINION — Rob Riley writes, "It is heartening that so many people love the forest, but disagreement about whether and how to manage forests is just under the surface."
Opinion — Rob Riley: Embracing ecological forestry, a new approach to forest management
It is heartening that so many people love the forest, but disagreement about whether and how to manage forests is just under the surface.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
OPINION — Rob Riley writes, "It is heartening that so many people love the forest, but disagreement about whether and how to manage forests is just under the surface."
VTDigger is hosting a community conversation with its new editor-in-chief, Geeta Anand, tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Manchester Community Library.
VTDigger to host conversation with new editor-in-chief Geeta Anand in Manchester - VTDigger
Join The Vermont Conversation host David Goodman for an evening introducing Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Geeta Anand, VTDigger’s new editor-in-chief.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
VTDigger is hosting a community conversation with its new editor-in-chief, Geeta Anand, tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Manchester Community Library.
“We don’t want to have industry come that doesn’t give us jobs or that doesn’t feed our community,” said Kate Baxter, a town volunteer involved in “putting the community’s voice at the table.”
Gilman grapples with its identity as rail is poised to return - VTDigger
“We don’t want to have industry come that doesn’t give us jobs or that doesn’t feed our community,” said Kate Baxter, a town volunteer involved in “putting the community’s voice at the table.”
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November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
“We don’t want to have industry come that doesn’t give us jobs or that doesn’t feed our community,” said Kate Baxter, a town volunteer involved in “putting the community’s voice at the table.”
The 12-member panel returned the verdicts Monday, finding Denroy Dasent guilty in a pair of killings that took place on the same night in Burlington and South Burlington in 2022.
Jury rejects mistaken identity defense, convicts former Burlington man in two murders in Chittenden County - VTDigger
The 12-member panel returned the verdicts Monday, finding Denroy Dasent guilty in a pair of killings that took place on the same night in Burlington and South Burlington in 2022.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The 12-member panel returned the verdicts Monday, finding Denroy Dasent guilty in a pair of killings that took place on the same night in Burlington and South Burlington in 2022.
“It’s a ‘hell no’ from me,” Democratic Rep. Becca Balint said Monday.
Vermont’s congressional delegation opposes plan to reopen the government that some Democrats now support - VTDigger
“It’s a ‘hell no’ from me,” Democratic Rep. Becca Balint said Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
“It’s a ‘hell no’ from me,” Democratic Rep. Becca Balint said Monday.
Owner Pat Malone said he might have converted the building to apartments instead, but city regulation adopted after previous years’ flooding forbids apartments on the first floor.
Nine-room boutique ‘hotel’ to open in historic Montpelier building - VTDigger
Owner Pat Malone said he might have converted the building to apartments instead, but city regulation that was adopted after the previous years' flooding forbids apartments on the first floor.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Owner Pat Malone said he might have converted the building to apartments instead, but city regulation adopted after previous years’ flooding forbids apartments on the first floor.
When Burlington author Bill Mares died after a cancer diagnosis, his wife, friends and neighbors finished his latest and last work, “2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future.”
A forward-looking Vermont book arrives with a bittersweet backstory - VTDigger
When Burlington author Bill Mares died after a cancer diagnosis, his wife, friends and neighbors finished his latest and last work, “2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future.”
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
When Burlington author Bill Mares died after a cancer diagnosis, his wife, friends and neighbors finished his latest and last work, “2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future.”
OPINION — Arthur Hamlin writes, "As the saying goes, 'there but for the grace of God go I.'"
Opinion — Arthur Hamlin: Compassion for SNAP beneficiaries
As the saying goes, “there but for the grace of God go I.”
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November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
OPINION — Arthur Hamlin writes, "As the saying goes, 'there but for the grace of God go I.'"
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges (via Community News Service).
Small farmers turning to new tech tools - VTDigger
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges (via Community News Service).
OPINION — Miro Weinberger writes, "The fact that this national discussion is happening here, not just in Washington, D.C. or California, is a sign of real momentum." #vtpoli
Opinion — Miro Weinberger: The next chapter in the politics of abundance in Vermont
The fact that this national discussion is happening here, not just in Washington, D.C. or California, is a sign of real momentum.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
OPINION — Miro Weinberger writes, "The fact that this national discussion is happening here, not just in Washington, D.C. or California, is a sign of real momentum." #vtpoli
Paul Dame of St. George was reelected as party leader by just three votes over Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, at the state GOP’s biennial convention Saturday. #vtpoli
Vermont GOP votes to keep same chair, narrowly rejecting state senator’s challenge - VTDigger
Paul Dame of St. George was reelected as party leader by just three votes over Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, at the state GOP’s biennial convention Saturday.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Paul Dame of St. George was reelected as party leader by just three votes over Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, at the state GOP’s biennial convention Saturday. #vtpoli
Zohran Mamdani, whose meteoric rise to winning election as New York City’s next mayor last week sent political waves across the country, has called Vermont’s independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders “the single most influential political figure in my life.” #vtpoli
How Bernie Sanders laid the groundwork for a democratic socialist mayor in New York - VTDigger
“It was Bernie’s campaign for the presidency in 2016 that gave me the language of democratic socialism to describe my politics,” Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor-elect, has said.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Zohran Mamdani, whose meteoric rise to winning election as New York City’s next mayor last week sent political waves across the country, has called Vermont’s independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders “the single most influential political figure in my life.” #vtpoli
How did a Vershire man come to possess the address book of infamous pedophile, international financier and friend to the world’s most powerful people Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein lost an address book. One man’s quest brought it to rural Vermont. - VTDigger
Christopher Helali had been fascinated by Epstein and what his story said about global power and politics in today’s world. He took a chance on an eBay listing and picked up the artifact at the post o...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How did a Vershire man come to possess the address book of infamous pedophile, international financier and friend to the world’s most powerful people Jeffrey Epstein?
The move leaves Lamoille County without any local birthing centers or pre- or post- natal care.
Copley Hospital shutters birthing after contentious closure process - VTDigger
The move leaves Lamoille County without any local birthing centers or pre- or post- natal care.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The move leaves Lamoille County without any local birthing centers or pre- or post- natal care.
“I want to live in peace,” Mohammed Rashid said, after his release from Northwest State Correctional Facility. “I’m looking for this since I left my country, and I guess I’m gonna find it here.”
Palestinian man who spent 15 months in detention is released on bond - VTDigger
“I want to live in peace,” Mohammed Rashid said, after his release from Northwest State Correctional Facility. “I'm looking for this since I left my country, and I guess I'm gonna find it here.”
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November 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I want to live in peace,” Mohammed Rashid said, after his release from Northwest State Correctional Facility. “I’m looking for this since I left my country, and I guess I’m gonna find it here.”
While many state governments provided additional funding to food banks and local pantries, Vermont’s is only one of a few providing direct replacement benefits.
Vermont issues food aid as Trump administration appeals court rulings on federal benefits - VTDigger
While many state governments provided additional funding to food banks and local pantries, Vermont’s is only one of a few providing direct replacement benefits.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
While many state governments provided additional funding to food banks and local pantries, Vermont’s is only one of a few providing direct replacement benefits.
The top brass at Beta Technologies saw their collective net worth jump by nearly $1.4 billion following the electric plane company’s initial stock offering on Tuesday, according to a company filing.
Vermont’s Beta Technologies sees surge in wealth for top execs and major investors after public offering - VTDigger
The top brass at Beta Technologies saw their collective net worth jump by nearly $1.4 billion following the electric plane company’s initial stock offering on Tuesday, according to a company filing.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The top brass at Beta Technologies saw their collective net worth jump by nearly $1.4 billion following the electric plane company’s initial stock offering on Tuesday, according to a company filing.
Benjy Adler described an endless hiring cycle, long commutes for staff and compromised standards generally held for prospective employees. Still, he said the restaurant isn’t saying goodbye to Stowe quite yet.
Skinny Pancake owner blames housing, labor issues for Stowe restaurant hiatus - VTDigger
Benjy Adler described an endless hiring cycle, long commutes for staff and compromised standards generally held for prospective employees. Still, he said the restaurant isn’t saying goodbye to Stowe q...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Benjy Adler described an endless hiring cycle, long commutes for staff and compromised standards generally held for prospective employees. Still, he said the restaurant isn’t saying goodbye to Stowe quite yet.
OPINION — Corissa Burnell writes, "This change impacts far more than convenience — it affects families’ peace of mind and the overall well-being of children and parents across Rutland County."
Opinion — Corissa Burnell: Rutland needs pediatric care
This change impacts far more than convenience — it affects families’ peace of mind and the overall well-being of children and parents across Rutland County.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
OPINION — Corissa Burnell writes, "This change impacts far more than convenience — it affects families’ peace of mind and the overall well-being of children and parents across Rutland County."
Photographer Jack Rowell is on the verge of releasing his magnum opus — that’s what his publisher calls it, anyway, he said (via The White River Valley Herald).
Jack Rowell's portrait of Vermont, 5 decades in the making - VTDigger
“He calls himself a cultural documentarian. He says it a bit tongue-in-cheek, but that is really what he is,” said Rowell's friend Sara Tucker, who is publishing the career-spanning photo book locally...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Photographer Jack Rowell is on the verge of releasing his magnum opus — that’s what his publisher calls it, anyway, he said (via The White River Valley Herald).
Mohammed Rashid, who received asylum nearly a year ago, could soon be free as a judge granted him a $20,000 bond on Thursday.
Judge grants bond to Palestinian man after 15 months in detention - VTDigger
Mohammed Rashid, who received asylum nearly a year ago, could soon be free as a judge granted him a $20,000 bond on Thursday.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Mohammed Rashid, who received asylum nearly a year ago, could soon be free as a judge granted him a $20,000 bond on Thursday.
Migrant Justice was notified of the raid and is helping families of those who were detained, according to Will Lambek, spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group.
Immigration agents detain several people at Vermont gas station, advocates say - VTDigger
Migrant Justice was notified of the raid and is helping families of those who were detained, according to Will Lambek, spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Migrant Justice was notified of the raid and is helping families of those who were detained, according to Will Lambek, spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group.
The concept — in which veterans can share their experiences directly with their communities — was created by journalist and author Sebastian Junger, who spent years reporting from active war zones. Vermont held its first event in 2017.
At Vets Town Hall, some share what many still can’t - VTDigger
The concept — in which veterans can share their experiences directly with their communities — was created by journalist and author Sebastian Junger, who spent years reporting from active war zones. Ve...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The concept — in which veterans can share their experiences directly with their communities — was created by journalist and author Sebastian Junger, who spent years reporting from active war zones. Vermont held its first event in 2017.
Central Vermont Career Center District asked voters to approve the funds for the construction of a new school building.
Central Vermont rejects $149M bond for standalone career center - VTDigger
Central Vermont Career Center District asked voters to approve the funds for the construction of a new school building.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Central Vermont Career Center District asked voters to approve the funds for the construction of a new school building.
The initiative would broaden who pays to support conservation beyond just hunters, trappers and anglers.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to pursue new ‘public access’ license amid ‘financial restructuring’ - VTDigger
The initiative would broaden who pays to support conservation beyond just hunters, trappers and anglers.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The initiative would broaden who pays to support conservation beyond just hunters, trappers and anglers.