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Vermont Officials Say Mail Ballots Still Planned Despite Supreme Court Action
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont election officials say the state’s plans for November’s general election remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving federal efforts to tighten rules surrounding mail-in voting. The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to…
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Vermont Economy Shows Signs of Strain Amid Layoffs, Budget Pressures
MONTPELIER — Vermont’s economy has shown signs of strain in early 2026 as layoffs, rising unemployment claims and declining job openings raise concerns about a slowing economic outlook across the state. State government and private-sector employers alike have begun trimming…
Scott appoints St. Albans Town’s Jack Brigham to fill vacant House seat
ST. ALBANS TOWN, Vt. — Gov. Phil Scott has appointed John “Jack” Brigham of St. Albans Town to fill a vacant seat in the Vermont House of Representatives, putting a familiar local official back into Franklin County’s Montpelier delegation ahead…
Franklin Foods Closure Deepens Economic Strain Across Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Vt. — A long-standing staple of the county’s dairy economy is set to disappear this summer, compounding job losses and business closures that have rattled communities across northern Vermont. Franklin Foods, a cream cheese producer based in Enosburg…
When the License Plates Stopped Coming
Northern Vermont feels the silence where Canadians used to be The border didn’t slam shut. It just went quiet. In northern Vermont, you notice it first in the parking lots. The ski towns, the general stores, the roadside diners that…
Crash Blocks I-89 Northbound Near Exit 8
BERLIN, Vt. — Vermont State Police issued a traffic alert Jan. 22 after a truck crash blocked Interstate 89 northbound near Exit 8. Troopers assisted emergency crews with traffic control and detours while the disabled vehicle was removed. The roadway…
State Police Execute Search Warrant at Bethel Residence
BETHEL, Vt. — Troopers from the Royalton Barracks executed a search warrant at a residence in Bethel on Jan. 21 as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Police said the warrant was supported by probable cause developed through investigative work…
Fatal Crash Under Investigation in St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — Vermont State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Jan. 22 in St. Johnsbury. Troopers responded to the scene and confirmed one person died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.…
State Police Cite Multiple Drivers for Operating With Suspended Licenses
VERMONT — Vermont State Police cited multiple drivers during the week of Jan. 14–20 for operating vehicles with criminally suspended licenses. Troopers across several barracks reported stopping motorists who were not legally authorized to drive due to prior court actions…
DUI Arrest Made After Erratic Driving on Route 2 in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Vermont State Police arrested a Marshfield woman early Jan. 25 on suspicion of driving under the influence after receiving a report of erratic driving on U.S. Route 2. A Vermont Fish and Wildlife warden initially stopped the…
