LETTER: Vermont chef wanted for seafood cookoff in New Orleans
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers will select a Vermonter to represent the state at the 2026 Great American Seafood Cookoff in New Orleans next month. The nominee will receive $1,000 to offset travel, in addition to hotel accommodations.
Bossange: Reflections from living under a dictatorship 50 years ago
Life today in America is reminding me of my years in Brazil, where I lived in the late 1970s. At the time, Brazil was a country under the military dictatorship of General Ernesto Geisel and characterized by state-sponsored violence, pervasive censorship and political oppression.
LETTER: Vermonters decry cuts to solar net metering program
As long-standing current and former members of Vermont's active and dispersed network of town energy committees, we have worked hard to advance solutions in our communities and for our friends and neighbors in those communities to reduce energy costs, cut planet-warming pollution, and become more energy independent. Solar, which is strong, reliable, and powerful – and now the cheapest power on the planet – can do the job.
Vermont’s elections are strong. Federal support is not.
Deep cuts to federal election funding and the dismantling of cybersecurity support are leaving Vermont dangerously exposed. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hazas is joined by three predecessors in assessing the upcoming election landscape.
LETTER: Mad River Valley Indivisible invites the community to Flag Day event
Rise Up, Sing Out is an Indivisible nationwide day of action and celebration on June 14, bringing communities together to honor the country we love on the anniversary of No Kings and Flag Day.
Commentary: Gov. Scott’s misguided data-center veto
On May 28, Gov. Phil Scott vetoed H.727, an important bill that would have protected Vermonters from the negative financial and environmental impacts of future large-scale AI data centers.
Op-Ed: Public Lands Demand Public Accountability
For the first time ever, Vermonters have an opportunity to establish formal rules governing how our public lands are managed. This may sound like an obscure bureaucratic exercise. It is anything but.
LETTER: Molly Gray is a progressive leader
Molly Gray’s recent endorsement of universal primary care (“Vermonters Deserve universal primary care,” May 15) mirrors Vermont’s investment in other progressive policies that support Vermonters’ health and well-being while saving money.
LETTER: Vermont can’t afford another year of drift
Waterbury knows what it means to build, rebuild, and keep going. But even the most resilient communities can’t outrun statewide trends forever.
LETTER: Noonan reflects upon stepping down at Central Vermont Medical Center
As I prepare to step away from my role as president of Central Vermont Medical Center, I want to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve this incredible community over the past nine years.
LETTER: Let parents, students ‘opt out’ of Chromebook, iPad use in schools
I would like to share comments below that I made at the Harwood School Board at its May 26 meeting.
Op-Ed: Speak up now to put the ‘public’ back in public lands
Before you take to the hills this summer for camping, fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming, make sure you comment on the future of your Vermont state lands by June 18.
Lisaius: I’m running to represent strong Vermont communities
We face real, complex hurdles ahead, but I know what Vermonters can achieve when we look out for one another. I am running because I believe that by working together, we can build a resilient, supportive future where every neighbor thrives.
LETTER: Small Business Administration invites businesses to enter Patriot Pitch competition
Since the founding of our nation—right here in New England—American innovation has transformed our lives, our communities and our economy by turning bold ideas into reality. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, that legacy is gaining renewed momentum, fueled by policies that put American ingenuity and entrepreneurs first.
Op-Ed: Executive order on wetlands development goes too far
Last September, Gov. Phil Scott issued an executive order that directed the Agency of Natural Resources to establish rules allowing housing construction without a permit in unmapped wetlands.
LETTER: Democratic candidates for governor visit Camp Meade on May 30
Democrats need to unite and bring about change together. We have some great, fresh candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor and legislative seats.
McLaren: “Yes In My Backyard” tax credit could help defray education taxes
Vermont is getting harder and harder to afford. That’s not an abstract policy problem. It’s the math around kitchen tables: rent, mortgage, property taxes, child care, groceries, gas, and whether there’s enough left over to keep building a life here.
LETTER: Legion thanks community for fundraiser support
The members of Harry N. Cutting American Legion Post 59 would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many local businesses, organizations, and individuals who generously donated items and services for our recent Silent Auction and Prom Fundraiser.
LETTER: Thanks for supporting Waterbury Reservoir wakesport ban
Through a lengthy process and several years of effort, Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources proposed changes to the Use of Public Waters Rules that restricts wakesports on numerous small inland lakes have been approved.
LETTER: Anne Dielensnyder runs for Washington County Assistant Judge
I have entered the 2026 Vermont Primary Election as a candidate for Assistant Judge in Washington County. The assistant judge position has a dual role: judiciary and county executive.