Franklin County – VTDigger

A colorful kindergarten classroom with small tables and chairs.

Champlain Valley, Education, Franklin County, Regional

Vermont schools are making headway to address chronic absenteeism, but rates remain stubbornly high

by Corey McDonald January 29, 2026, 10:24 amJanuary 30, 2026, 12:48 pm

An adult kneels to help a young child put on a coat in a classroom with cubbies and large windows.

Champlain Valley, Economy, Franklin County, Regional

As child care growth gains momentum across Vermont, some regions lag behind

by Theo Wells-Spackman January 25, 2026, 6:52 amJanuary 26, 2026, 10:08 am

Two women in blue uniforms and capes labeled "AUXILIARY" sit in folding chairs during an indoor event, with other attendees and a cameraman in the background.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Life & Culture, Regional

PHOTOS: In St. Albans, Veterans Day is to dwell in commemoration

by Glenn Russell November 11, 2025, 4:41 pmNovember 11, 2025, 4:41 pm

A group of people march on a roadside holding signs advocating for human rights and immigrants, with road signs and trees in the background.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Government & Politics, Regional

PHOTOS: Vermonters march in St. Albans to protest ICE activity in the state

by Glenn Russell October 27, 2025, 5:40 pmOctober 27, 2025, 5:41 pm

Four Vermont State Police SUVs with flashing lights in a row, featuring K-9 and unit markings, parked on a snowy ground.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Public Safety, Regional

State police investigate ‘suspicious’ death in Sheldon

by Alan J. Keays October 9, 2025, 12:24 pmOctober 9, 2025, 12:25 pm

A group of people hold picket signs and walk in front of a Dairy Farmers of America building, participating in a strike or protest.

Champlain Valley, Economy, Franklin County, Regional

After multi-week picket, workers and bosses reach agreement at St. Albans dairy plant

by Charlotte Oliver October 8, 2025, 3:35 pmOctober 8, 2025, 4:19 pm

A woman in a red shirt and cap uses a megaphone and holds red ribbons while participating in an outdoor event with other people.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Health, Regional

Northwestern Medical Center nurses rally as contract negotiations press on

by Olivia Gieger October 6, 2025, 6:18 pmOctober 8, 2025, 11:20 am

A group of people hold picket signs and walk in front of a Dairy Farmers of America building, participating in a strike or protest.

Central Vermont, Champlain Valley, Economy, Franklin County, Regional

Workers charge ‘BS’ as strike at St. Albans dairy plant heads into second week

by Charlotte Oliver September 30, 2025, 4:26 pmOctober 1, 2025, 10:00 am

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Health, Regional

Surgeries resume at Northwestern Medical Center after contamination forced pause

by Olivia Gieger August 27, 2025, 2:49 pmAugust 27, 2025, 2:49 pm

An older woman stands outside a red house with damaged siding, gesturing with both arms outstretched on a gravel and grass area.

Champlain Valley, Economy, Franklin County, Regional

Vermont Supreme Court decision adds to saga over closed St. Albans store

by Charlotte Oliver August 12, 2025, 5:58 pmSeptember 8, 2025, 4:32 pm

A cooperative store and large grain silos with the sign "St. Albans Co-Op" under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by trees and power lines.

Champlain Valley, Environment, Franklin County, Regional

Vermont Attorney General settles with St. Albans Creamery over wastewater violations

by Alice Finno July 31, 2025, 7:05 pmJuly 31, 2025, 7:05 pm

Several people stand next to a yellow car on a sunny day; one person is hugging themselves and looking down, while others stand nearby, some with folded arms.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Public Safety, Regional

Community celebrates as two immigrants return home after ICE check-ins

by Charlotte Oliver July 21, 2025, 7:05 pmJuly 22, 2025, 10:34 am

A distant view of a town skyline with historic buildings, a clock tower, and a water tower behind a foreground of dense green trees under a hazy sky.

Addison County, Caledonia County, Central Vermont, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Environment, Essex County, Franklin County, Grand Isle County, Lamoille County, Northeast Kingdom, Orange County, Orleans County, Regional, Washington County

Officials issue air quality warning for northern and central Vermont

by Charlotte Oliver July 15, 2025, 12:35 pmJuly 16, 2025, 12:51 pm

A group of people and vehicles gathered outside a large, weathered barn with an open garage on a sunny day.

Champlain Valley, Franklin County, Public Safety, Regional

An Enosburgh woman’s death led the state to criminalize the assault of a dead body

by Charlotte Oliver June 23, 2025, 5:32 pmJune 23, 2025, 6:20 pm