Attorney General Charity Clark issued a consumer alert to help Vermonters protect their personal data in the wake of 23andMe’s bankruptcy recent filing on March 26. On Monday, March 24, 23andMe announced that they had filed for bankruptcy. 23andMe is a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company that collects and analyzes genetic information and health data for consumers.  The…

Green Mountain Power crews worked to restore over 36,000 customers who lost power due to the severe ice storm Saturday and Sunday. Killington, Okemo and Pico Resorts were all closed Sunday and Pico remained closed Monday. Students in Mountain Views School district did not have school Monday either as Killington Elementary remained hard to access…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 a.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington Resort’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge returns for a full day of high-energy mogul competition and vibrant springtime celebration. One of the resort’s most anticipated annual events, the Mogul Challenge will once again bring together amateur skiers, live music, and a festive tailgate atmosphere at Bear…

Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m.— LUDLOW—Music lovers, mark your calendars. The Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall will come alive this Saturday at 7 p.m. as Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) presents an electrifying evening of live music featuring three standout regional acts: Allegra & the Daydreamers, Unqualified, and Sammy B. Admission is free,…

BENNINGTON — With the April 3 release of “Anything and Its Shadow,” Lucie McKee proves it’s never too late for a debut. At 92, the Bennington-based poet offers readers a powerful first collection that reflects a lifetime of reflection, wonder, and attentive presence. Published by Vermont’s Green Writers Press, “Anything and Its Shadow” is a…

It was the war plans group chat heard aroundthe world. The Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg received a request to connect on the encrypted messaging app Signal from a user named “Mike Waltz” (possibly the Trump administration’s national security adviser) on March 1. Goldberg was later added to a group chat called “Houthi PC small group”…

By Secretary Lindsay Kurrle Too often in Vermont, popular and necessary housing construction is derailed, delayed, or diminished by a small number of folks abusing the appeals process who have no direct skin in the game and are reluctant to welcome new neighbors. While appeals are valuable in certain cases, they also drive-up costs, affecting…

Dear Editor, I want you to imagine standing in a field surrounded by 9,000 beautiful, healthy Brussels sprout plants—months of careful planning, hard work, and abundance growing from the soil. But then, in a matter of days, relentless rain pounds the earth, drowning the roots, rotting the harvest, and washing away not just my crops…

Dear Editor,  I think about energy a lot. I grew up in a drafty house with cold bedrooms, whereas my best friend lived in a modern, passive solar home that was always comfortable. That contrast put the role energy consumption and efficiency played into clear focus at a young age. This idea led me to…

By Angelo Lynn Before Vermonters label Gov. Scott heartless for denying “children, pregnant women, disabled Vermonters, veterans, and those fleeing domestic violence” access to the motel voucher program set to expire on April 1, voters should consider the governor’s position. For the past several terms he has run on the mantra of “affordability,” not aiding…

By Sarah Lyons, Public Assets More than 3,000 Vermonters are caught in the on-again, off-again firings and layoffs of federal employees by the Trump administration and the Dept. of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It is challenging to keep track of who has a job and who doesn’t, or even of which departments still exist.  During the…

As Vermonters patiently wait for spring temperatures, the Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to report when Vermont’s lakes and ponds lose their ice cover. Also known as the “ice-out date,” this date marks when lakes or ponds become ice-free from shore to shore. Tracking ice-out dates helps DEC scientists decide when to begin…

Key changes may bring steep financial losses and reduced flexibility for state health services Staff report Vermont’s Medicaid program could face significant restructuring and funding challenges under a series of federal policy proposals currently under discussion. Testifying before the House Health Care Committee on March 21, Ashley Berliner, director of Medicaid policy for the Agency…

By Maggie Lenz and Nick Charyk on behalf of Atlas Government Affairs consultants Education reform in Montpelier is finally starting to take shape. After months of plans, counterplans, and more questions than answers, lawmakers have their hands in the clay. Governor Scott’s sweeping January proposal set the wheel in motion, calling for major district consolidation,…

By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, March 20, calling for dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education. What that means for the country — and Vermont — is an open question. The U.S. Congress created the Dept. of Education, and its dissolution requires the body’s approval. The courts have blocked or…