Trio With Confederate Flag Interrupts Anti-Racism Rally in Craftsbury

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on June 16, 2020 at 4:05PM

“You can’t be silent, faced with this,” Laura said. “You can’t tell me, as a black woman, that I have to talk to them quieter, that I was not talking to them nicely enough, that I should have engaged in a quieter dialogue.”

After Public Urging, Weinberger Proposes Police Budget Cuts

by Courtney Lamdin Posted on June 15, 2020 at 9:08PM

Weinberger announced the cuts during a 3 p.m. press conference Monday. Shortly after, he presented the plan to the Board of Finance.

UVM Details Plan to Resume In-Person Classes This Fall

by Colin Flanders Posted on June 15, 2020 at 8:52PM

And to make it easier to socially distance, the university will offer a mix of in-person and remote learning for larger classes, while reducing the density of its residential halls. Several major questions remain unanswered, such as how many students who would typically live on campus will be relocated under the plan. Officials are also still working on how to best meet the needs of faculty, staff and students with underlying health issues, Garimella wrote.

Scott Extends State of Emergency to July 15

by Colin Flanders Posted on June 15, 2020 at 3:22PM

all through the state if that were true," he said. Scott has said that further outbreaks are inevitable until a vaccine is widely available.

Cops Search for Vandal Who Targeted Black Lives Matter Mural at Statehouse

by Matthew Roy Posted on June 14, 2020 at 2:03PM

Montpelier police said officers were seeking a suspect caught on camera and published low-resolution photos. The man may have been present downtown while volunteers were painting, police said.

Colchester Protesters Urge Boycott of Sandwich Shop, Cuts to Police

by Derek Brouwer Posted on June 13, 2020 at 5:51PM

"It's not about fighting the hate. It's about getting to the root of this capitalist system that has dehumanized a whole group of people and essentially bought your silence," he said.

Vermont Officials Detail Plan for Moving Homeless Out of Motels

by Kevin McCallum Posted on June 11, 2020 at 8:55PM

The plan calls for spending $16 million of Vermont’s $1.25 billion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds, which must be used by the end of the year, as well as another $7 million in state funds. The $23 million would be spent on a variety of programs to help people find and afford safe housing, address pressing financial problems such as car repairs and help convince more landlords to rent to formerly homeless people.

Progressive Lawmakers Want to Divert 20 Percent of State Police Budget

by Colin Flanders Posted on June 11, 2020 at 7:20PM

now,” he added. Disclosure: Tim Ashe is the domestic partner of Seven Days publisher and coeditor Paula Routly.

Mail-in Balloting Bill Advances in the Vermont House

by Kevin McCallum Posted on June 10, 2020 at 7:34PM

Vermont Plans to Reopen K-12 Schools This Fall

by Colin Flanders Posted on June 10, 2020 at 3:48PM

"It's going to look a little different than it did before COVID-19," Scott said of school in the fall. "But we need to get through these issues together, because we know how vital it is for our kids and their development to move forward and reopen."