Pelletier: Will Vermont HS grads be left behind in financial literacy?

by John Pelletier In six short years, 73% of high school graduates from 30 states will have to take a semester-long personal finance course that covers the subject thoroughly to graduate.  After high school, these financially literate young people will use …

Vermont H.S. sports scores for Friday, Oct. 17

Vermont Drug Task Force / Possession of cocaine

  STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE   STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force DATE/TIME: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 LOCATION: Rutland, Vermont   ACCUSED: Logan Irwin                                                         AGE: …

Track Premiere: The Scenic Vermont – ‘Instant Martyr’ b/w ‘Elementary’

San Francisco-based emo-indie band The Scenic Vermont were a short-lived phenomenon, lasting only from 1995-1998. But to the members of the West Coast indie scene, they’re remembered fondly for their brief time playing with peers like Modest Mouse, Red …

A busy harvest weekend in the Shires of Vermont

BENNINGTON COUNTY — Harvest season is in full swing, marked by two flagship events in Bennington County this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Bennington's fourth annual Harvest Fest will transform the downtown into a lively celebration of crafts, flavors …

State Treasurer to discuss Vermont Saves program in Brattleboro on Tuesday

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Brattleboro Reformer are hosting State Treasurer Michael Pieciak on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 70 Landmark Hill, where he will discuss Vermont Saves, a voluntary retirement plan run through his …

Redistricting Task Force grapples with Vermont's 'uniqueness'

TOWNSHEND — Area residents shared their thoughts and fears with the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force, as it prepares a map to recommend to the Legislature.  Rich Werner of Dover, chairman of the River Valleys Unified Union School District, called …

Local History: 'Sally T' brought style and culture to Vermont women

BRATTLEBORO — Today’s social media influencers have a large impact on society. One hundred years ago Brattleboro had its own 1900’s version of a powerful social media influencer in the newspaper columnist who went by the pen name “Sally T.” “Sally T” was …

No Kings protests: See events happening in Vermont, Northern New York

No Kings protests: See events happening in Vermont, Northern New York NO OFFICIAL WORD ON THEIR WHEREABOUTS OR POSSIBLE RELEASE. ACROSS THE NATION TODAY -- TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE CROWDING THE STREETS AS PART OF THE 'NO KINGS' PROTEST MOVEMENT. …

When is Vermont's first snow expected? See average start dates across state

With chilly mornings becoming more and more common in Vermont, you might be starting to think about snow. When the brilliant colors of autumn fade and stick season starts in Vermont, it also means that snow – and ski season – aren't far behind. The …