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A new survey suggests teen mental health in Vermont is finally improving
About a quarter — 23% — of high school students in Vermont reported being sad or hopeless in 2025. That’s significantly down from a high of 31% in 2019.
Universal primary care takes center stage in VT race
Debate intensifies in Vermont over universal primary care proposals as candidates weigh potential savings against higher taxes.
UVM Health will eliminate nearly 200 jobs
It's the third round of major layoffs announced at the regional healthcare system since July of 2025.
Author and podcast host shares story of grief and inspiration at UVM's Women's Health and Cancer Conference
Nora McInerny was a keynote speaker at the event hosted by The University of Vermont Cancer Center
High diesel prices forcing Vermont business to ‘eat’ the cost
Vermont truck drivers are now paying $6.45 for a gallon of diesel fuel. That’s $2.46 more than they paid a year ago.
Green Mountain Care Board set modest rate increases for 2027 Vermont health insurance marketplace plans
This year’s rates represent efforts towards keeping premiums lower, while still aiming to account for insurers’ ability to pay out the costs of healthcare in Vermont.
Economist says jobs still out there despite regional health care cuts
Vermont labor economist Mathew Barewicz says despite the cuts, health care workers are still needed and jobs are out there.
Dartmouth Health announces at-home program to address rural challenges after $20M gift
Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College announced Tuesday they’re launching a new at-home health care program, an effort to address healthcare delivery challenges in rural New Hampshire and Vermont where patients often live far from doctors and health facilities.
Dr. Anthony Robbins, Who Expanded Health Care for the Poor, Dies at 85
As Vermont’s health commissioner, he helped create a model for providing food and dental care. Later, he directed the first national vaccine program.
Vermont's Department of Health offers advice during peak season for fall allergies
Health officials in Vermont say allergens and irritants are present year-round. If the ragweed pollen is still bothering you in early October, there are measures you can take to ease symptoms.
Cook moves three red-state governor’s races toward Democrats
Cook Political Report changed Alaska's governor race rating from toss up to lean Democrat; and Nebraska, Vermont and Oklahoma governor's races from solid Republican to likely Republican.
Barre school board weighs cuts to sports, extracurriculars after third budget defeat
The budget fight is raising broader questions about whether Vermont’s school funding system is broken.
This winter, New England scientists will track snowpack like never before
A new collection of automated sensors will help scientists get a never before seen picture of snowpack across the region, which researchers say will help them better predict floods.
Canada’s Tariffs Cost This Cheesemaker Nearly $1 Million in Sales. Now Its Costs Are Rising at Home
A Vermont business says the trade war between the two countries has damaged its biggest export market.
‘We're not going to have a business’: Vermont companies say Trump’s renewed trade war with Canada has them scrambling, again
“It becomes almost impossible to manage a budget within the context of this environment,” said the co-founder of cheesemaker Jasper Hill Farm.
Dartmouth Health says it needs to close telehealth services for emergency and intensive care
Five Vermont hospitals rely on the remote care to reduce costs of specialists and transfers while still providing high-acuity care close to home. Dartmouth Health says the costs are “simply unsustainable.”
Flu numbers low so far but COVID on the rise, Vt. health officials say
Flu cases remain low so far, but health officials say COVID is sending some patients to the hospital. They urge Vermonters to get vaccinated.
Lt. gov. candidates largely agree on politics, clash personally
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers and challenger Molly Gray met Tuesday for a tense debate hosted by Vermont Public.
Lessons in reporting from rural Vermont [Unscripted column]
I may be slightly biased, but I think local journalists are incredibly cool people. And no fictional journalist is cooler than Vermont radio host Vern Barclay, the protagonist of “Radio
VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont general election guide
Explore candidates and races on Vermont’s Nov. 3 ballot, campaign finance data and voting resources in VTDigger’s 2026 General Election Guide.
UVM receives $19M grant to create a national neuroscience hub
The grant will fund a new observatory at the University of Vermont to help scientists research and better understand how brains and nervous systems work.
UVM Health to Eliminate 199 Positions Amid Growing Financial Pressure
The latest round of cuts comes one day after state regulators imposed new limits on commercial revenue and reimbursement rates at UVM Health’s Vermont hospitals.
Science Matters: Protecting Lake Memphremagog’s Health
NEWPORT CITY- A panel of scientists brought surprising news questioning the conclusions of a study of melanoma lesions infecting Brown Bullheads in Lake Memphremagog, PFAS levels in the food you
Vermont seasonal businesses try to make ends meet in a short window
From apple picking to finding the perfect pumpkin, business owners rely on customers to make their year-round work worthwhile.
Data breach of health product company impacts 48,000 Vermonters
Vermont’s attorney general announced more than 48,000 Vermonters had their information leaked in a data breach in June
Vermont apple growers turn to precision science to combat orchard pests
Orchards across Vermont are reporting a strong apple crop this season, but growers say producing pie-ready fruit takes modern science and meticulous pest management alongside favorable weather.
Lt. gov. candidates largely agree on politics, clash personally
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers and challenger Molly Gray met Tuesday for a tense debate hosted by Vermont Public.
Church Street businesses appeal directly to Gov. Scott for public safety help
The group outlined four specific requests, including redeploying Vermont State Police troopers to Burlington.
A.M. Best revises Kroger captive rating outlook
A.M. Best said Thursday it revised the outlook on the long-term issuer credit ratings of Queen City Assurance and Vine Court Assurance, food retailer Kroger’s two Vermont-domiciled captive insurers…
Vermont business leaders discuss the impacts of tariffs
Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch was in the northern part of his state Tuesday morning to hear from Vermont businesses about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada
Dartmouth Health says it needs to close telehealth services for emergency and intensive care
Dartmouth Health plans to end its Tele-ICU and Tele-ED services, affecting five Vermont hospitals and more in the region
Duo Westerlund-Hagen Tune Instruments Of War To Homage To Friendship
Catamount Arts is supporting Vermont State University’s presentation of drum-and-trumpet duo Westerlund-Hagen, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Alexander Twilight Theatre on the Lyndon campus.
Vermont receives $11.7 million to boost rural health care
The Green Mountain State will get an $11.7 million investment for nursing homes and long-term care systems from the Federal Rural Health Transformation program.
UVM experts on the science of fall foliage
With leaf-peeping season around the corner, the University of Vermont shares some insight from researchers William Keeton , Alexandra Kosiba , and Lisa Chase , who explain the science behind the explosion of color we see in trees each fall.
Cabot man accused of stealing $46K in property from Worcester business
The Vermont State Police say Jeremy Churchill, 46, broke into a commercial property.
More job cuts by the University of Vermont Health Network to improve sustainability
Nearly 200 people across the University of Vermont Health Network will have their jobs eliminated by the end of October.
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
Dartmouth Health lays off 124 in effort to ‘improve long-term sustainability’
Dartmouth Health, the hospital system that operates eight hospitals and clinics throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, announced this week that 124 employees have been laid off and 303 openings canceled, for a total of 427 positions terminated.
Vermont firms slash energy costs with new projects
Efficiency Vermont projects are set to save state businesses $78 million in energy costs over their lifetime.
U.S.-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses struggling with rising costs
“It’s like death by a thousand cuts,” a Vermont cheesemaker said, citing the rising costs of energy, inflation and now tariffs.
New outpatient clinic focused on suicide prevention opens in Burlington
University of Vermont Health held an open house last week to celebrate the opening of the Asha Clinic, which it describes as the only program in the region focused exclusively on suicide care. The clinic's work is led by Craig Bryan, an expert in suicide treatment and research.
New task force aims to address aging small business owners
The Employee Ownership Task Force will look at how the state can expand employee ownership opportunities, especially as thousands of business owners in Vermont get ready for retirement.
NH's Business: Access to healthcare for adults in rural New Hampshire & Vermont
Fred Kocher sits down with Dr. Nathan Goldstein and Angelo Volandes with Dartmouth Health to talk about how adults can navigate healthcare in rural settings.
Can this Democrat crack the code for universal healthcare?
Amanda Janoo is running for governor of Vermont. Her health reform proposal has a twist.
Liaison team calls for broader Vermont healthcare reform
After reviewing UVM Health's finances, a watchdog group urged Vermont officials to tackle rising costs across the entire healthcare system.
Southern Vermont healthcare provider to pay more than $390,000 over allegations it mishandled Medicaid funds
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont, which serves thousands of clients annually, will also adopt new policies as part of the settlement.
Can this Democrat crack the code for universal healthcare?
Amanda Janoo is running for governor of Vermont. Her health reform proposal has a twist.
As pharmacies across Vermont close, North Star Health opens 3 new ones
The pharmacies take advantage of the health center’s federal designation that allows them to pay less for drugs, charge patients lower costs and still meet their bottom line.
Vermont Lt. Gov. John Rodgers says he’ll pay reduced fine to settle weed grow business violation
Rodgers acknowledged he violated state rules but said the fact he has to pay any fine at all is “outrageous” because he feels he made only a simple mistake.
Garlic Town USA returns for 31st anniversary with expanded entertainment, chef demonstrations and family fun
BENNINGTON — Garlic Town USA, Southern Vermont's signature Labor Day weekend festival, will return to downtown Bennington on Saturday, Sept. 5, celebrating its 31st anniversary with new vendors, expanded programming,
Vermont’s population of primary care doctors is declining
A new Vermont Department of Health census gives a snapshot of a dwindling population of primary care docs and a steady increase of specialists statewide.
Flu numbers low so far but COVID on the rise, Vt. health officials say
Cold and flu season is underway in Vermont, and the state health commissioner said that while flu cases remain low so far, doctors across the state are seeing more cases of another seasonal illness pop up.
Vermont student survey shows improvements in mental health, declines in substance use
The latest survey of Vermont high school and middle schoolers shows improvements in mental health and declines in vaping, alcohol and marijuana use, according to the Vermont Department of Health
High Flying ‘Train’ a Crowd Favorite
On Saturday, at the Orleans County Fair, fans were treated to three motocross performances featuring local, Christian Poutree (seen far right). The highlight of the event was The Train, with
Jeudevine Library Hosting Informational Discussion About Medical Aid In Dying
At the Jeudevine Memorial Library in Hardwick on Wednesday, Oct. 14, hear from Jen Carlo of Patient Choices Vermont about Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) and end-of-life choices in Vermont.
New book traces Twin States’ cultural split to the soil itself
“Twin States, Different Paths: The Politics of New Hampshire and Vermont,” by Brian Porto argues that the two states are “fraternal, not identical” twins.
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
Vermont’s ‘slopaganda’ problem
After a successful challenge of Vermont's AI political media law, computer-generated election satire continues to make waves.
Vermont awards first batch of $195 million in federal rural health funds
Rural workforce development and nursing homes receive the first round of $11.7 million in funds.
Story Circle Event Set For Oct. 3 In St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY — 560 Railroad Community Artist and Vermont Studio Center alum Lori Lee will facilitate a story circle event titled Community Stories: Stories the Town Keeps, on Sunday, October
Vermont Philharmonic Plays Oct. 17 in Greensboro
GREENSBORO — A brilliant concerto for piano four-hands and a brooding late romantic symphony are the featured works in the Vermont Philharmonic’s fall program.
Vermont joins 22-state lawsuit challenging federal rule on transgender youth healthcare
Vermont is challenging a federal rule on transgender youth healthcare.
In Brandon, infrastructure upgrades and a generational shift entice new business owners
After flooding from Tropical Storm Irene and years of construction headaches, downtown Brandon is seeing more new businesses open.
Political LTE: Mia Feroleto supports Tom Charlton - The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
My name is Mia Feroleto, and I am supporting the reelection of Tom Charlton. Here are my thoughts.
State promotes employee ownership to protect Vermont small businesses from closures
Facing an upcoming wave of aging Vermonters retiring, state leaders are working to insulate small businesses.
Union criticizes heath network personnel cuts
A day after the University of Vermont Health Network announced layoffs, union members protested outside the network’s largest hospital
‘We’re not going to have a business’: Vermont companies say Trump’s renewed trade war with Canada has them scrambling, again
JAY — Mike Desmarais, who sells snow grooming equipment at a dealer in Newport, is planning to deliver three new vehicles to Canadian customers this month. The machines currently cost
New task force aims to expand employee ownership to Vt. businesses and workers
MONTPELIER — Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak will convene a task force ahead of the legislative session to explore ways the state can expand employee ownership to local businesses and their
Gray Gallery Showing Work Of Newark Artist
ST. JOHNSBURY — The Charles M. and Hanna H. Gray Gallery at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is hosting a new exhibit, “NJB’Z Kreative Khaos,” by Newark painter Nancy Bushey.
Dartmouth Health is cutting hundreds of jobs
Dartmouth Health’s news came the very same day as University of Vermont Health said it would eliminate nearly 200 positions.
Bernie Sanders celebrates 85th birthday
Vermont’s senior senator turns 85 years old Tuesday.
Vermont has begun doling out federal rural health funding
State and federal officials announced $11.7 million in funding that will go toward a scholarship program for healthcare workers and upgrades at three nursing homes.
UVM Health opens new outpatient clinic with leader in suicide care at the helm
The 100-patient clinic seeks to expand Vermont’s capacity to treat suicidal thinking while also broadening research into the condition.
As pharmacies across Vermont close, North Star Health opens 3 new ones
SPRINGFIELD — In the era of independent pharmacy closures and ballooning drug costs, a new pharmacy that charges less for drugs seems counterintuitive, if not impossible. But that’s exactly what North Star Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center that operates medical clinics in Vermont and New Hampshire, did when it officially launched three new pharmacies […]
Mental health urgent care center coming to Brattleboro
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services will receive $3.6 million from the Vermont Department of Mental Health to develop the center.
Trunk or Treat Held at Newport City Elementary School
Trunk or Treat was held at the Newport Elementary School on Saturday, and to see a full display of photos from the event, see The Express on 10-20-26. Pictured above,
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in Central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
New play, 'Vermont Mythos,' premieres in Guilford
GUILFORD — On the first weekend in October, Guilford Center Stage will present the premiere of a new full-length play, "Vermont Mythos" — a small town fable, written and directed
Hundreds of layoffs announced at the two largest healthcare networks Vermonters rely on
Dartmouth Health is cutting over 420 positions while University of Vermont Health lays off 199 staff.
Readsboro Glassworks will open its studio to the public
READSBORO — The public is invited to visit Readsboro Glassworks during the Vermont Crafts Council’s Fall Open Studio Weekend, Oct. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vermont teen mental health and vaping rates show improvement
A new Vermont health report shows declining teen vaping rates and improved mental health metrics following the pandemic.
UVM Health watchdog turns its sights to Vermont’s broader healthcare system
Regulators can put pressure on a narrow slice of Vermont’s healthcare costs, but in their last report, independent liaisons open a conversation of how Vermont can reduce costs more evenly across the healthcare sector.
UVM Health Union protests layoffs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Tuesday, UVM Health announced they will lay off 199 employees, which is expected to reduce expenses by about $16.8 million. Today, the Vermont Federation of Nurses and ...
Political polls historically underestimate Phil Scott. Will 2026 be different?
Two new polls differ sharply on Vermont’s governor’s race. History suggests the numbers deserve a closer look.
Artist-In-Residence Offering Story-based Events In St. Johnsbury
ST. JOHNSBURY — 560 Railroad Community Artist and Vermont Studio Center alum Lori Lee will host several community engagement events in September and October as part of her upcoming St.
U.S.-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses struggling with rising costs
“It’s like death by a thousand cuts,” a Vermont cheesemaker said, citing the rising costs of energy, inflation and now tariffs.
Businesses bracing for potential tariff impact on foliage season
The number of Canadian tourists crossing into Vermont appears to have increased this summer, compared to last year, but not enough to have Upper Valley businesses breathing a sigh of relief. “We’re still hearing that visitorship from Canada is way, way, way, way down,” said Havah Armstrong Walther, executive director of the Hartford Area Chamber […]
NH's Business: Access to healthcare for adults in rural New Hampshire & Vermont
Fred Kocher sits down with Dr. Nathan Goldstein and Angelo Volandes with Dartmouth Health to talk about how adults can navigate healthcare in rural settings.
New federal designation expands community-based mental health care in central Vermont
After a series of cuts to inpatient psychiatric care, Washington County Mental Health Services is expanding community-based services.
Difazio Hosts Third Annual Drum Clinic at NEK-TV
NEWPORT–On Saturday morning, a dozen or so drumming enthusiasts gathered at NEK-TV for Terry Difazio’s third annual drum clinic, sponsored in part by the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative.
Creemee Tours Add Sweetness To Fall Foliage Tours
MONTPELIER- Both the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets (AAFM), and the Vermont Maple Sugar Maker’s Association (VMSMA) offer creemee-based promotions. The promotions are most popular in the summer
Chili Festival 2026
NEWPORT–The 2026 Chili Fest took place in downtown Newport on Saturday from 11-2, featuring a chili cook-off, wagon rides and more. Here are a few pics from the event, and
When your boss is your landlord: UVM Health Network job cuts put employee housing at risk
Employer-sponsored housing was pitched as a lifeline to draw workers to Vermont, but following hundreds of job cuts at the UVM Health Network, some healthcare workers say losing their job now means potentially losing their home, too.
Political polls historically underestimate Phil Scott. Will 2026 be different?
Voters decide between Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo as late-season polls offer conflicting views on the tight Vermont race.
Bernie Sanders Visits Florida to Campaign With Angie Nixon
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has made a point of investing in Republican-leaning states. He rallied in Tampa for Ms. Nixon, the underdog Democratic nominee for Florida Senate.
Vermont Reindeer Farm, A Fun Fall Excursion
CHARLESTON- It was a beautiful fall day on Saturday, perfect for hosting an open house at the Vermont Reindeer Farm in the countryside in Charleston. John and Pauline Broe have
Political mailer sparks Vermont disclosure complaint
The attorney general is reviewing allegations that a PAC failed to disclose donors and file a required report.
POLICE: Rail car derailed, no public health concern
Vermont State Police say the tank, carrying liquefied propane, derailed and rolled over Friday evening.
Classic Chronicle: Norwich, Vermont, showcases sustainability and hands-on science
A 2006 Classic Chronicle explores how Norwich, Vermont, embraces sustainable living and interactive science education
Remembering former WCAX sports anchor Shawna Lidsky
Shawna Lidsky, a longtime sports anchor who later founded the Vermont Brownie Company, died Friday morning after battling cancer for more than five years.