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ScienceBennington Battle Monument dig reveals possible historic tavern, artifacts
Researchers think these stones may mark the threshold into the former tavern. Photo by Jeff McRae/Bennington Banner
GovernmentVermont to receive $4.5M settlement from General Motors following data privacy investigation
Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and members of her staff addressed the press on Thursday afternoon. Photo by Theo Wells-Spackman/VTDigger
GovernmentVoter voices from Rutland’s downtown Walmart plaza
Walmart has operated its downtown Rutland store since 1997. Photo by Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger
Real EstateNovember brings an end to foliage season — but it’s not winter yet
A motorcyclist travels along the Notch Road in Cambridge during stick season on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger
BusinessSoaring diesel prices are pushing Vermont loggers to the brink
This commentary is by Dana Doran, executive director of the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, a regional nonprofit supporting independent logging and forest trucking contractors.
EnvironmentBringing flood reporting from VTDigger and FRONTLINE (PBS) to more Vermonters
Photo by Taylor Haynes/VTDigger
TechnologyDartmouth provost resigns after review finds undisclosed AI use
Santiago Schnell, the Dean of the College of Science at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, has been named the next provost of Dartmouth, the college announced Tuesday. Photo credit: University of Notre Dame – Barbara Johnston
GovernmentAccountability court docket to continue in ‘modified fashion’
Windham County State’s Attorney Steven Brown questions a witness during the trial of Cara Rodrigues on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Reformer file photo
GovernmentVoter voices: At the Cambridge dump, unease about Vermont’s future
Cheryl Vreeland stands outside the free store she runs at the Cambridge transfer station on Oct. 23, 2026. Photo by Shaun Robinson/VTDigger
EducationFBI investigates former Burlington school administrator in alleged $1.8 million fraud
The Burlington School District central office building as seen on Oct. 28, 2026. Photo by Charlotte Oliver/VTDigger.