Vermont
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Brattleboro man accused of hitting teen with vehicle
The victim had scrapes on his left hand, and police said his back was also being checked for additional injuries.
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Ballots for Vermont general election arrive later than planned
Her office is advising voters to return completed ballots to town clerks by Oct. 20.
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Brattleboro man charged after juvenile injured in Fairground Road crash
The injuries were not considered life-threatening, and the person’s age was not released.
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Ryan Hanafin taken into custody in Vermont after mother’s death in Reading, police say
The scene drew a large law enforcement response, with investigators seen carrying pet crates in and out of the residence.
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Ro Khanna backs Amanda Janoo as Vermont governor’s race intensifies
Khanna’s support adds to the growing attention around Janoo’s campaign, which already received backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Vermont high court backs school board in Perrin dismissal
Court records say the board’s decision was based on findings that Perrin engaged in a long-running pattern of harassment, abuse and improper behavior toward the student
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Federal appeals court clears warrantless phone checks at Vermont border
The decision reaches ports of entry in Vermont’s border region with Canada and could influence how often Customs and Border Protection officers examine electronic devices.
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Wardsboro standoff on Route 100 ends with arrest after overnight closure
By about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, a trooper at the scene said the case involved a search warrant and that there had been a threat of violence.
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Child sex assault case against former Bellows Falls resident ends in dismissal
The dismissal was entered with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be brought again.
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Brattleboro weighs parking overhaul as complaints continue
At Tuesday’s meeting, board members and staff reviewed enforcement questions, customer confusion and the financial health of the parking operation.
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Vermont General Election Ballots Go Out to Voters
Anyone who has not received a ballot by mid-October is being told to contact their town clerk for help.
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West Brattleboro Terrace plan gets federal money for senior housing
Brattleboro Housing Partnerships marked the funding announcement Tuesday as another major step in a project that has been years in the making.
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Sentencing to follow guilty plea in Brattleboro sex offense case
The case centers on sex offenses tied to conduct in 2023 and a separate probation violation.
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Living Memorial Park to have Monday closures for ski hill cable work
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department will shut the road above the entrance to the Upper Softball Field.
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Routine water system maintenance set to begin Oct. 5 in Brattleboro
The maintenance will be carried out in different parts of the system over the coming weeks as weather, operations, and scheduling allow.
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New interim CEO at BMH
BMH Board Chairwoman Chloe Learey said Sanville’s background in hospital finance and operations makes him well suited to guide the organization.
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Brattleboro chamber to sell Main Street headquarters and shift to smaller office
The chamber plans to remain open to the public in its next office.
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Putney School begins planning for leadership change in 2027
O’Brien said he is leaving to pursue other professional opportunities.
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Vermont State Police cruiser sustains minor damage in Westminster crash
Police said the guardrail remained undamaged, and conditions at the time were clear with a dry roadway.
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Putney affordable housing complex begins welcoming residents after years of legal delays
The project’s total price rose from $10.3 million to $15.3 million, an increase of nearly 50%, as construction and borrowing costs climbed during the appeals process.
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Vermont Medicaid prepares for a wave of federal eligibility shifts affecting nearly 50,000 residents
The upcoming adjustments stem from the federal budget bill passed in July 2025.
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Route 9 crash in Marlboro injures two, one airlifted
Authorities had not released the extent of the injuries as of Wednesday.
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Treasurer visits Tri-Park as flood recovery, bridge plans advance
Thirteen of the 18 homes scheduled for delivery to Tri-Park have already arrived, and residents are expected to move in by August.
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24/7 Mental Health Urgent Care Center Planned for Brattleboro
The project is being backed by $3.6 million in grant funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
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Brattleboro Asks Residents to Review Revised Putney Road Plan
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is leading the effort, which would rebuild about 1.25 miles of roadway from the north side of Veterans Bridge to the roundabout at Exit 3.
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Battery storage proposal draws scrutiny in Vernon
Carrie Cullen Hitt, a PowerTransitions spokeswoman, said the company had already shelved earlier ideas for a data center and a solar installation.
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Vermont DOC says man dies at Springfield prison
At this point, the department says the death does not appear to involve suspicious circumstances.
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Vermont puts new statewide strategy in place to curb chronic school absences
The plan emphasizes community-based solutions, including better transportation options, access to mental health support, and incentives for after-school participation.
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Vermont Yankee site decisions draw criticism as oversight stalls
NDCAP is supposed to meet three times a year, but only one meeting has been held so far, and no future sessions have been set.
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Vernon man remains jailed following assault allegation
43 year old Timothy D. Forrett was arraigned earlier this month and is now waiting for a weight of the evidence hearing set for Tuesday.
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Mental health urgent care center planned for Brattleboro
HCRS is preparing to open a new mental health urgent care center in town, with 24/7 walk-in service expected to begin in January.
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Attorney General takes over Williston ICE protest cases, sending 12 to court
In multiple incidents, police told demonstrators to leave and then removed those who stayed, issuing trespassing citations in the process.
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Brattleboro reappraisal stays on track as residential review advances
The revaluation effort will cover all parcel types, including vacant, exempt, agricultural, residential, commercial and industrial property, for the 2027 grand list.
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Eagle Scout project refreshes Townshend ballfield snack shack in tribute to Bruce Cutts
The renovation was led by Ronan Foley, a senior at Leland & Gray High School in Townshend, as his final project toward earning the Eagle Scout rank in Scouting America.
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Regional grant to guide future of maternity and newborn care in Southeast Vermont
BMH said the initiative will be an important step toward a regional care system that can support families now and into the future.
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Hope’s House prepares to open as Groundworks moves into a new chapter
At Wednesday’s opening event, leaders emphasized that the shelter was created with safety and dignity in mind while also reflecting lessons learned from the organization’s previous site.
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Co-principal exits Leland & Gray after brief tenure
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Jury Convicts Jason Eaton in Burlington Shooting of 3 Palestinian Students
The three victims were college students visiting Burlington for the Thanksgiving holiday and staying with family connected to one of them.
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Federal funding boosts Vermont programs working to house homeless veterans
In 2025, veterans accounted for 3% of the state’s unhoused population, or 111 people, according to the 2025 State of Homelessness in Vermont report.
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Vermont Yankee cleanup nears the finish line in Vernon
After the demolition work is done, NorthStar must still satisfy NRC requirements before any partial site release can happen.

