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Rows of airport seating covered in plastic sheeting, situated in a modern, empty terminal area with large windows and overhead signs.

Burlington, Central Vermont, Chittenden County, Economy, Regional

New Burlington airport terminal to open in coming weeks, officials say

by Shaun Robinson March 12, 2026, 5:32 pmMarch 12, 2026, 5:32 pm

Police officers in riot gear stand in a line facing a dense crowd of protesters on a residential street, with bystanders watching from behind.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics

Gov. Phil Scott slams ICE agents’ tactics in Vermont action as ‘totally unnecessary’; their target remains at large

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 12, 2026, 12:04 pmMarch 17, 2026, 8:37 pm

A police officer detains a person by pressing them against the side of a vehicle during a rainy outdoor event.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

PHOTOS: Protesters gather to block ICE agents from apprehending man in South Burlington

by Glenn Russell March 11, 2026, 4:59 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:25 pm

A group of law enforcement officers detain a man in a crowd outdoors; bystanders stand nearby, some wearing masks and winter clothing.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

by Alan J. Keays and Auditi Guha March 11, 2026, 2:20 pmMarch 16, 2026, 4:24 pm

A building with columns and an American flag.

Public Safety, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Judge tosses key DNA evidence that helped crack cold case in Danby double-murder more than three decades ago

by Alan J. Keays March 9, 2026, 6:26 pmMarch 9, 2026, 6:29 pm

An older man walks two small dogs on leashes in a snowy area with bare trees in the background. One dog wears a blue coat.

Central Vermont, Life & Culture, Regional, Washington County

One close election, two vocal sides and a dog leash debate Montpelier can’t shake

by Emma Green and Brendan Rose March 9, 2026, 5:55 pmMarch 9, 2026, 5:55 pm

A one-story brick building with large windows, a bench outside, a "No Parking" zone, and a partially visible accessibility parking space.

Burlington, Champlain Valley, Chittenden County, Housing, Regional

New shelter addresses ‘real gap in our system’ for unhoused people in recovery from addiction

by Carly Berlin March 9, 2026, 4:52 pmMarch 9, 2026, 4:54 pm

Five men in military and formal attire stand on a stage in front of a boat, as audience members observe. Flags and a podium are visible on the stage.

Chittenden County, Government & Politics, Public Safety

More than 500 attend ceremony for new leader of Vermont National Guard

by Emma Green March 7, 2026, 2:08 pmMarch 7, 2026, 6:47 pm

Architectural renderings of modern multi-story residential buildings with large windows, balconies, and landscaped green areas in front; water and sky visible in background.

Central Vermont, Economy, Regional, Washington County

Residents question Colchester board’s approval of a $8M waterfront hotel project

by Auditi Guha March 5, 2026, 5:57 pmMarch 5, 2026, 5:57 pm

A two-story stone courthouse with a small central tower, American flag, and another flag on its front. Steps and pillars lead to the entrance. Adjacent is a yellow house. Trees and a blue sky are in the background.

Champlain Valley, Grand Isle County, Public Safety

Grand Isle man accused of driving over deputy sheriff after traffic stop

by Alan J. Keays March 5, 2026, 2:11 pmMarch 5, 2026, 2:11 pm

A person in a gray winter coat, green mittens, and brown hat stands in a snowy, empty parking lot, with buildings and mountains in the background.

Central Vermont, Housing, Regional, Washington County

Waterbury considers building new housing on the edge of 100-year flood zone

by Carly Berlin March 5, 2026, 5:00 amMarch 4, 2026, 8:35 pm

A person stands outside in the snow, smiling and waving, holding a "Vote Tom Donahue Mayor City of Rutland" sign. Other people and campaign signs are visible in the background.

Government & Politics, Regional, Rutland County, Southern Vermont

Tom Donahue wins Rutland mayor race in rare write-in election

by Greta Solsaa March 3, 2026, 9:28 pmMarch 4, 2026, 12:37 pm