Local leaders and volunteers invited to 2025 Vermont Community Leadership Summit

RANDOLPH — Local leaders and volunteers are invited to gather later this month at the 2025 Vermont Community Leadership Summit.  Hosted by the Vermont Council on Rural Development, this statewide summit on Monday, Aug. 11 will bring together community …

Merrimack man completes run across length of Vermont

Merrimack man completes run across length of Vermont BEST OF LUCK TO THEM. ALL RIGHT, SO HE’S DONE IT AGAIN. MERRIMACK’S JUSTIN DE FLEURY HAS RUN THE LENGTH OF VERMONT. NOW HE’S RESTING RIGHT NOW. BACK IN JUNE, HE BECAME THE FASTEST PERSON TO RUN THE …

45 Vermont swimming areas under advisories due to unsafe water

As of July 31, 45 swimming spots in Vermont are under advisory for high cyanobacteria levels. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can cause rashes, abdominal pain, vomiting, liver damage and dizziness. Advisories are lifted when bacteria levels …

'Really terrified': Vermont lawmakers ponder state response to federal budget cuts

Vermont lawmakers heard contradictory testimony Thursday as they begin the process of determining what role state government will play in addressing federal cuts to key human services programs. The Legislature’s 10-person Joint Fiscal Committee met for the …

How Vermont’s children’s hospital is setting a national standard

Vermont has been recognized as one of the best states for children's health, according to a community announcement. Despite challenges such as a rising number of children and families experiencing homelessness and average outcomes in nutrition, …

Vermont Green FC stands one win away from historic championship

Vermont Green FC is playing for it all in the USL League Two Final on Saturday, August 2, at Virtue Field against Ballard FC, a Seattle-based club. Ballard FC won the 2023 title while Vermont is looking for the club's first. The team expects a huge …

Vermont researcher warns trans adults may be at risk if access to care falters

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Clinics providing gender-affirming care to youth are closing across the country to comply with President Trump’s executive orders and better position themselves to receive federal funding. At the same time, a researcher in Vermont …

Vermont researcher warns trans adults may be at risk if access to care falters

‘This team feels so similar’: Heading into a championship, Vermont Green FC builds off UVM men’s soccer’s success

Vermont Green Football Club’s Owen O’Malley celebrates after a goal against Lionsbridge FC in overtime in Burlington on Friday, July 25, 2025. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger BURLINGTON — Some seven months ago, Maxi Kissel, clad in the green and gold …

Citing rising costs, St. Johnsbury hospital joins other Vermont hospitals in announcing cuts

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury announced upcoming cuts to staff and two hospital programs on Tuesday, joining other medical facilities across the state making similar announcements. The cuts, which will take effect Sept. 30, …