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An abrupt swing from hot weather to cold is affecting farmers across the Northeast. Vermont flower farmer Gregory Witscher said tulips grown for Mother's Day bloomed weeks ahead of schedule. -
Scott bypassed nominees from the Burlington Democratic Committee in favor of a more conservative candidate recommended by a fellow Republican. -
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A trove of police body camera video is providing a new window into last month's controversial immigration raid in South Burlington. A Tufts university student detained by ICE last year after writing a pro-Palestinian op-ed has settled her case with the federal government. And the Vermont legislature is clarifying what towns can control when it comes to farming after a surprise state Supreme Court decision last May. Plus, Vermont is one of six New England states weighing new legislation to make it easier for people to own and install small, plug-in solar panels. -
A growing number of Vermont's primary care providers are shrinking their practices and charging membership fees. Concierge practices offer providers a break from burnout — but leave many patients behind. -
By 2030, one in three Vermonters will be over the age of 60. To better support older adults in the years ahead, Vermont’s Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living is developing its next State Plan on Aging, and they want your input. -
A growing number of women are taking leading roles in the traditionally male-dominated U.S. whiskey industry, including WhistlePig chief blender Meghan Ireland. -
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Across New England, farmers are finding that switching to renewable energy isn’t just a nice thing to have, it’s becoming a necessary part of their economic survival.
