McCullough Library trustee honored by Vermont Library Association

NORTH BENNINGTON -- Timmy Bullock was recently named Library Trustee of the Year by the Vermont Library Association in recognition of her exceptional work fundraising and advocating for the John G. McCullough Free Library through its Equity and …

Vermont nonprofit celebrates major milestone with installation of 200th accessibility ramp

A volunteer organization in Grand Isle County is celebrating a major milestone after installing hundreds of accessibility ramps, all built for neighbors in need. Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources, or CIDER, recently built its 200th …

Vermont Green FC women's exhibition matches delight fans of all ages

Vermont Green FC ended Women’s Week on Saturday with a 2-1 win over AS Blainville in front of a sold-out crowd. University of Vermont Community News Service reporter Busy Anderson and editor Kelsey Tolchin-Kupferer spent the game talking with fans, and …

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks for volunteers to help track Canada Geese

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is looking for volunteers to help round up Canada Geese and tag them with identification bands.Those bands help experts track the goose population across the state. The department is hoping to get between 30-70 …

25 years after Vermont legalized civil unions, Bill Lippert reflects on watershed speech

Twenty-five years ago, Vermont became the first state in the country to legally recognize same-sex partnerships. The landmark civil unions law was the first step toward the marriage equality that exists for LGBTQ+ couples today. But a quarter-century ago, …

Vermont Open begins in Fairlee

FAIRLEE, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Open is back at the Lake Morey Country Club in Fairlee, with around 130 pro and amateur golfers playing in the three-day tournament. Golfers from all over New England and as far away as Florida are competing for a purse of …

Vermont Open begins in Fairlee

The Free Press All-Championship Team for Vermont H.S. spring playoffs 

Vermont legislative session ends as lawmakers approve education bill

Vermont's elected leaders are marking the end of the 2024-2025 legislative session. After five and a half months of work, lawmakers have agreed on an education bill that is now headed to the governor's desk.Gov. Phil Scott gaveled out the session …

Vermont lawmakers approve sweeping education reform bill

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - State lawmakers on Monday approved an overhaul of Vermont’s education system and sent it to the governor. The Senate voted 17-12 in favor of the sweeping education reform proposal. The House later passed the bill on a voice vote. …