1+ week, 2+ day ago   (954+ words) This story by Tommy Gardner was first published in Vermont Community Newspaper Group papers on Sept. 3, 2026. A Colorado-based nonprofit organization founded five years ago with the mission to acquire newspapers and avoid creating “news deserts” will purchase the five weekly…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (950+ words) The Vermont Community Newspaper Group, which owns five newspapers in Lamoille and Chittenden counties, has been bought by the National Trust for Local News, according to the group’s owners. The transaction includes the Stowe Reporter and the News & Citizen in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (464+ words) The National Trust for Local News, the nonprofit that owns the Portland Press Herald and dozens of newspapers in Maine, Georgia, and California, is buying five weekly newspapers in Vermont. The trust is acquiring the Vermont Community Newspaper Group, which…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (137+ words) 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. The panelists from varied business sectors were critical of the import taxes and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (48+ words) With the state's bear population around its highest in the past several decades, it could be a good year to pick up bear hunting. With the state's bear population around its highest in the past several decades, it could be…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (532+ words) Overall vacancy rate held steady at 1.3 percent; Rate of "zombie" homes fell slightly to 3.3 percent The report analyzes publicly recorded real estate data collected by ATTOM — including foreclosure status, equity and owner-occupancy status — matched against monthly updated vacancy data. "It…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (150+ words) Vermont's congressional delegation is demanding answers about continuing mail delays across the state. Congresswoman Becca Balint and Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch sent a letter to postmaster general David Steiner last week inquiring about the delays. They said their…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (88+ words) A statewide list of the returning girls volleyball players to watch in Vermont high school volleyball during the 2026 season. All-USA Vermont high school girls volleyball player to watch in 2026 With the return of high school games, matches and meets for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (185+ words) Vermont is awaiting a ruling regarding its challenge of a federal Department of Justice demand that it share voter information... Vermont officials await judge’s ruling in DOJ challenge Vermont is awaiting a ruling regarding its challenge of a federal Department…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (251+ words) I’m proud to have played a role in helping secure this $4 million federal investment to advance the next the generation of passenger rail travel in the Champlain Valley. Upgrading infrastructure... Welch announces nearly $4 million in new federal funding to upgrade…...