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The family of Andy Reichsman, of Marlboro, has been trying to get the seized artwork back for decades. The Croatian government, late last year, returned the valuable paintings and lithographs.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders announced on May 6 that he will seek reelection to the U.S. Senate. The 82-year-old is hoping to serve a fourth consecutive term.
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New Hampshire author, educator and comic story teller Cindy Pierce likes honesty and, when possible, a healthy splash of humor. So when her 93-year-old mother died in 2019, Pierce channeled her grief into a one-woman show that she hopes will honor her mother's life and resonate with others caring for aging parents.
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Vermont’s only women's prison is half a century old and in terrible shape. The state has set aside millions for a new facility but construction is years away.
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Legislation that's up for a final vote in the Statehouse this week would allow children as young as 16 to be charged as adults for drug trafficking.
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Adirondack Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus leaves a legacy that includes some of the most heroic search and rescue missions in recent decades.
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As marginalized populations ponder the future of civil liberties under a U.S. Supreme Court that’s already reversed abortion rights and affirmative action policies, the Legislature is looking to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Vermont by adding an equal protection clause to the state’s constitution.
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Senate lawmakers have largely rejected proposed tax increases that would have funded more than $100 million in housing and health care initiatives.
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Admissions offices are trying everything from entrepreneurship programs to hunting classes.
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This weekend marks Waking Windows' third festival since taking two years off due to the COVID pandemic. Venues around Winooski will showcase musicians, comedians, local authors and more for the three-day event.