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Vermont DOC reports death of man held at Springfield prison

New fall program rewards visitors to multiple orchards across the state

Member unveils painting project depicting every town in the state

State leaders are creating an action plan to help active servicemembers returning home from active duty.

An elderly woman was injured in a car crash midday Saturday.

Leaf peeping to cider-pressing to touring a farm, here’s what you can do today.

Annual event raises money to support families and fund research.

Reunion brings back memories of a similar move six decades ago.

Hundreds pack downtown streets for state's longest-running chili competition.

The 27th annual competition simulates obstacles police dogs face in the field.

Newbury man recognized for fair commitment.

Elm Street, also known as Route 12 in Montpelier is closed between Spring and School streets, due to a large water main break, according to Montpelier Public Works.

The Nor'easter is much weaker now, as it moved inland over New Jersey earlier in the day. We'll still have the remnants on Monday with showers likely, especially in central and southern parts of the region. This will be a beneficial rain with no significant impacts expected. A quarter to half inch of rain is likely, especially in central and southern parts of the region, so you might want an umbrella and light jacket if you head outdoors. The remnants will move out Monday night, leaving us with dry but mostly cloudy conditions for Tuesday.

Experts say weight loss drugs could help women struggling with PMOS.

Authorities say Vt. Route 113 is completely closed to traffic Saturday morning.

Here’s what to do this fall weekend.

A New York man has been arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child in Vermont.

Surveillance footage showed the man jumping from the bridge. Police say foul play is not suspected.

One person was taken to the hospital following a three-car crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 89 in St. Albans.

Soaring diesel prices, higher costs for imported goods, and fewer visitors from Canada are hitting a winery in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.

ER doctors are reporting an increase in the illness known as CHS, part of a trend being seen around the country.

Thousands of Vermont state employees will have to return to the office following a state supreme court ruling Friday.

Godnick’s Furniture opened in Rutland back in 1926, branching out into furniture and clothing stores.

Vermont electric plane-maker Beta Technologies is eyeing an out-of-state expansion, with plans to grow operations in North Carolina.

Actor Gary Sinise, famous for his role as Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump,” is hosting a concert Friday evening at Camp Johnson for service members.

FEMA is sending nearly $1.4 million to fire departments and first responders across the Green Mountain State to help bolster operations.

78% of respondents say they support a tax on homes that are not the primary residence.

Southern Vermont businesses say rising costs and workforce challenges are hampering growth, according to a new survey from the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

South Burlington police have located Jack Lutz, 85, who had been missing since Tuesday.

New York Sen. Kristen Gillibrand has offered new legislation to undo tariffs on some Canadian products imposed by the Trump administration.

Felines take center stage on this week’s Pets with Potential, featuring four cats from the Sullivan County Humane Society in Claremont.

Champlain Valley School District students are diving into the tech field, building their futures through hands-on learning at Hack Club in Burlington.

A Vermont superior court judge has once again ruled the town of Woodstock acted improperly when it demoted police chief Joe Swanson to patrol officer.

White Wolf Von Atzingen is hiking three of Vermont’s highest summits completely solo.

Five-time Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s bid for a sixth term could be in jeopardy, according to a new political poll.

Support staff and technical center union employees are weighing a strike authorization against the University of Vermont Medical Center.

The Vermont North Country chamber of commerce will host it’s 20th annual chili festival on Saturday.

Holds off Brandon Gray, who won late models race, in season-long points race

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Route 7 on Thursday night.

A band comprised of University of Vermont students is taking the stage at Local Mojo.

A new poll shows Democrat Chris Pappas has opened a slight lead in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, a race being closely watched nationally as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress.

Former Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray may be headed back to the statehouse, based on a new poll released Thursday.

A dozen protesters were in court today facing trespassing charges after Vermont’s attorney general stepped in to take up the prosecution.

Firefighters rushed to Brownington in the Northeast Kingdom this morning, where a home went up in flames on Old Stone House Road.

Police in Newport are investigating a wellness spa for human trafficking and prostitution.

Saint Anselm College is giving Vermont college students free tuition.

A man accused of trying to lure a child with candy remains behind bars on an attempted felony kidnapping charge.

Police ask residents with camera footage to come forward after a car was damaged in a gunfire incident in Essex Junction.

Renovations of the Norwich Grange Hall are underway to open in the spring of 2027 after the community raised $2.4 million through individual gifts and grants.

The National Science Foundation is funding the design of a new observatory into one of the smallest structures in our nervous system to better understand how our brains work.