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The Windham County Sheriff’s Office building on Old Ferry Road in Brattleboro. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger. " data-medium-file="https://vtdigger.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/VTD-Bratt-Sheriff-building-1-300x225.jpg"…

Rev. Jay Voorhees, pastor of Grace, Northfield and Trinity Methodist churches, near Montpelier’s cold weather shelter at City Hall on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger "…

Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn speaks during an interview at the Vermont Agency of Transportation District 6 maintenance facility in Berlin on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger "…

About 300 protesters gather outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Williston on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger "…

For Lydia, nursing is a career choice—but it’s also a reflection of her true self. Rooted in care and community, her path forward is a continuation of the values that have shaped her from the beginning. Read the story on VTDigger here:…

BETA Technologies, headquartered in South Burlington, made its debut on the NY Stock Exchange in November. At home, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce named Alia, its electric airplane, the Coolest Thing in Vermont. Reflecting on the…

Lea Williams will serve as Norwich University’s provost. Photo courtesy Norwich University. " data-medium-file="https://vtdigger.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mco-lea-williams-01-16-2025-a-3-300x300.jpg?crop=1"…