James Beard Foundation announces Vermont finalists for 2025 awards

Several months after announcing their semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, the James Beard Foundation has named several local chefs and restaurants in our region as finalists.The James Beard Awards are a prestigious honor for restauranteurs, …

The feds are increasingly relying on Vermont’s prisons for immigration detention

Your donation, no matter the size, makes a difference for our newsroom. Vermont’s state prisons are part of a growing constellation of federal, state and county facilities in New England used to house people detained by federal immigration authorities. …

Cape-style home in Newport built from Vermont farmhouse sells...

NEWPORT – A 2,050-square-foot Cape Cod-style home near Morton Park recently sold for $1.59 million, according to Residential Properties Ltd., which represented the buyer in this transaction. The 3 Webster Court home contains three bedrooms, two full …

Burlington restaurants among Vermont finalists for James Beard Awards

Three Vermont restaurants and one bar have been named finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. Honey Road and The Grey Jay in Burlington, owned by Cara Tobin and Allison Gibson, are finalists for Outstanding Restaurateur. Wolf Tree in White River …

Spring Snow, a Vermont Tradition

Exploring beyond Vermont: Experience the Everglades over spring break

If it is March or April and school vacation, it is also the best time to go to the Everglades. Some high school or college students maybe not find it as glitzy or socially exciting as beaches or resorts on the Gulf of Mexico but, for students who perhaps …

Manufacturing businesses ask lawmakers to keep Vermont affordable

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont manufacturers visited the Statehouse Wednesday to discuss challenges with lawmakers. Manufacturing generates $3 billion for Vermont’s economy annually and supports 30,000 jobs, according to the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. …

Person attacked by coyote, apparently with quills in mouth, in Vermont

A person was attacked by a coyote in Hinesburg, Vermont, on Monday, police said. The coyote, which seemed to have quills from a porcupine in its mouth, attacked the person about 2:30 p.m. on Leavensworth Road, by Charlotte Road, according to Hinesburg …

Vermont Senate gives preliminary approval to Budget Adjustment Act ahead of final vote

Vermont Senate gives preliminary approval to Budget Adjustment Act ahead of final vote Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:23 PM EDT Apr 2, 2025 The Vermont Senate gave preliminary approval to the Budget Adjustment Act on Wednesday afternoon, …

Advocates from local Vermont churches rally against Planned Parenthood

A rally against Planned Parenthood took place outside the office in Burlington on Wednesday. It was part of a national movement planned to coincide with a Supreme Court case related to the organization's funding.Advocates from Ignite Church and other …