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If you’re due for an annual skin cancer screening, you can get one for free this week in Chittenden County.

A death investigation is underway in New York after police say they found a man strangled to death.

One man is dead, and a police officer is injured after a traffic stop gone wrong in New Hampshire.

A man was rescued Saturday afternoon after falling down rocks and landing on a boulder at Buttermilk Falls in Ludlow.

President Trump has loosened restrictions on psychedelic drug therapy research, a move applauded by advocates for psychedelic drugs in Vermont.

Meghan Ireland leaned into her chemical engineering expertise to become the chief blender at whiskey producer WhistlePig in Vermont.

People looking for custom-printed T-shirts are turning to a small print house in Vermont that's big on creativity.

A judge is weighing a request to pursue an insanity defense just weeks before the trial of Jason Eaton.

Applications for tariff refunds are now open, and businesses across Vermont could see a windfall of cash.

The Brattleboro Festival of Miniatures will be back for a second year after a successful debut in 2025.

The Trudeau Institute is receiving $2.5 million in state funding for infrastructure upgrades within its building in Saranac Lake.

Proposed legislation in the Vermont Statehouse would double purchase limits for cannabis and allow delivery services.

Police are investigating after a man's body was found Monday in an apartment in Woodsville, New Hampshire.

A drop box has been installed at the North Elba Town Hall for residents to retire faded, torn or worn-out American flags.

The Center for Safer Communities in Claremont will host an event in Claremont next month to raise money to help survivors.

A suspicious package investigation at the Department of Homeland Security building in Williston turned out to be a false alarm.

Vermont's attorney general says a federal judge blocked a Trump administration effort that threatened access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

New York State Police have launched a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing crashes involving teen drivers.

A West Pawlet man accused of causing a fatal side-by-side crash in Rupert pleaded not guilty to several charges, including DUI with death resulting.

A Vermont trooper lost control of his cruiser and hit another car head-on Sunday night in Jamaica, sending five people to the hospital.

A handcyclist from South Burlington took first place in the women's division of the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Here's a closer look at the average prices around our region.

A New York man faces federal charges after authorities say he defrauded a Vermont medical practice out of nearly half a million dollars.

Investigators say a black GMC Sierra drove over the parade ground and crashed near the Wise Campus Center building.

Interstate 89 has reopened to all traffic after a tractor-trailer crash closed the southbound lanes at Exit 11 in Richmond on Monday morning.

Notable earthquakes are rare in our region, but on this day in history, many people across Northern New York and Vermont were jolted awake.

A New Hampshire woman just returned from a monthslong row across the Atlantic Ocean. She says she’s still processing everything she endured and learned along the way.

The organization has redistributed more than 3,000 items to 870 families in need.

Deputies said the bus left the road and hit several struck trees, an outbuilding, a boat and a vehicle.

Fire officials applauded the people inside a Charlotte home for their quick actions during a recent fire.

Tips on how to protect your bulbs from the critters in your yard.

One person died and three others were injured in an ATV crash on Saturday night, and now the driver faces DUI charges.

Vermont police say a missing Bristol man has been found and he is safe.

Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Rick Hildebrant is our guest on this “You Can Quote Me.”

Sophia Parker's final event as Miss Vermont focused on wildlife rehabilitation.

Experts recommend mowing less often to help grass recover from stressed state.

Good news for reptile fans, a new exotic pet store is now open in southern Vermont.

Professional baseball debuted in Burlington on this day in history.

Water infrastructure projects around Vermont are at risk of losing their funding, as Biden-era funds are set to expire in September.

A wrong-way driver was safely stopped on Interstate 89 overnight Sunday.

Second graders collaborate on 40-foot installation set to be unveiled in June.

Bern Gallery on Main Street saw steady foot traffic during 420 weekend event.

Springfield and North Hero residents split prize with closest guesses.

Six-year project to expand childcare services in southern Vermont expected to open in August.

A powerlifting competition in Williston brought dozens of participants older than 40 to the gym, with senior powerlifters hoping to inspire generational strength.

After a windy but mild Saturday, rain will move in tonight, then mix with mountain snow late. This will continue into Sunday morning before tapering to afternoon rain/snow showers. Additional snow showers are possible Sunday night. Total accumulation will range from a trace to an inch in the valleys, and 1 to 3 inches in the mountains. There may be locally 3 to 6 inches at the summits. Some mountain snow isn't unusual for this time of year, but be aware that a few roads may become slick on Sunday and also for the Monday morning commute.

One of the largest U.S. prison worker strikes hits our region, and Vermonters fed up with litter create a tradition that is still upheld today.

A New Hampshire man faces jail time after allegedly stabbing a 13-year-old girl with a screwdriver and sexually abusing her.

‘Local Cops, Local Crimes’ is a proposition that calls for local police to keep their priorities on the state instead of federal immigration enforcement.

The Vermont House on Friday gave final approval to a sweeping education reform plan that also begins a process of adding a new tax for second-home owners.