Vermont civil unions, the precursor to gay marriage, turn 25: A look back

Vermont became the first state to grant marriage-equivalent rights to same-sex couples through civil unions in 2000. The Vermont Supreme Court's decision in Baker v. Vermont, which prompted the creation of civil unions, was a pivotal step towards …

‘Vermont Palette’: Vermont Pastel Society goes ‘experimental’

The Vermont Pastel Society’s member exhibit is different this year. “This show, unlike most pastel shows around the country, allows 50 percent pastel, so you can bring other medium into your work,” said member Judy Albright. “So some of the works are more …

UVM hockey teams help raise over $11,000 for Special Olympics Vermont

The UVM Catamounts helped to raise thousands of dollars during their hockey season for Special Olympics Vermont.The young athletes got to stop by the Gutterson Fieldhouse Friday for the "Goals For Good" check presentation. Community Bank and UVM …

Jadyn Weltz remaining in America East; announces transfer to Vermont

'They're our neighbors': Fire departments in Vermont and Quebec fight fires together

Rising tensions at the U.S.-Canada border are not stopping local fire departments on both sides from coming together to fight the fires.Chief Ron Kumetz has served with Alburgh's fire department for nearly two decades but he has had help aiding his …

Vermont State Police investigates suspicious death in Barre

  STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE   Vermont State Police investigates suspicious death in Barre   BARRE, Vermont (Friday, April 25, 2025) — The Vermont State Police has taken the lead role in investigating a shooting that …

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to make Bethlehem stop on 'Fighting Oligarchy Tour'

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A former presidential candidate is heading to the Lehigh Valley for an upcoming speaking engagement. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders announced he'll be in Bethlehem on Saturday, May 3rd for an event on his "Fighting Oligarchy Tour …

Jadyn Weltz remaining in America East; announces transfer to Vermont

BINGHAMTON, NY (WBNG) -- Former Binghamton Bearcats team captain Jadyn Weltz announced on her social media pages Friday, she will play at Vermont University in her last season of eligibility. Jadyn Weltz - Vermont Women's Basketball (CTSY: instagram)( …

Saturday tour celebrates Vermont’s indie book stores

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - If you hit the road this weekend, you can take a page-turning trip around the state as part of Independent Book Store Day. “When I’m in a town, I always go in the indie bookstore, just to see what the vibe is,” said Aaron Starmer, a …

Vermont BEAD Update: State Can Reach 95% of Locations With Fiber

Ninety-six percent of unserved or underserved locations in Vermont are covered in applications for Vermont’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (VT-BEAD) Program, according to The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB). The application phase, which …