Gov. Phil Scott has signed Vermont’s education bill into law. Here’s what happens next.

Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday signed a landmark education reform bill into law, laying the groundwork for a historic transformation of Vermont’s public education system. “While this session was long and difficult and uncomfortable for some, we were able to …

Where to see fireworks in Vermont and Northern New York

Fireworks will be lighting up the night sky in Vermont this year for the Fourth of July weekend, and we've mapped out all the places where you can celebrate America's birthday with your family in the Green Mountain State. Check out the map below …

As Vermont celebrates Canada Day, local leaders say fewer Canadian visitors are coming

The first day of July also marks Canada Day — the anniversary of the Canadian federation. This year, the day took on new meaning in our border communities across Vermont and New York. Local leaders say Canadian visitors haven’t been coming in the same …

Vermont immigration leaders were violently detained by border patrol, prompting emergency rally

Immigrant communities across the U.S. are reeling from a wave of aggressive immigration enforcement actions that advocates say reflect an escalating pattern of racial profiling, unconstitutional detentions, and state-federal collusion. From rural Vermont …

New Vermont law bans the sale of pet turtle species

Woman charged in Vermont border agent's death seeks 6-month delay in death penalty decision

CONCORD, N.H. — (AP) — A woman charged in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont wants to delay the government’s decision on whether to seek the death penalty by at least six months. Teresa Youngblut, of Washington state, is part of a cultlike …

Full online edition: The Vermont Journal 07-02-25

The full online edition is the same as our weekly printed publication. The Vermont Journal 07-02-25 This week’s edition of The Vermont Journal features: Happy Independence Day; Join the magic of the Inn Between Night Market; Chester discusses flags, fire …

Woman charged in Vermont border agent’s death seeks 6-month delay in death penalty decision

Vermont State Police turns 78 as agency looks back on formation in 1947

Vermont's statewide police agency is celebrating its 78th anniversary on July 1 and looking back on nearly 80 years of service.Vermont State Police was officially formed by the legislature in the spring of 1947, but the executive order from Gov. Ernest …

Can you set off fireworks in Vermont? This is what the law says

In Vermont, only certain sparklers and novelty smoke devices are allowed. It is illegal to sell, possess or use all other types of fireworks in Vermont without permits. Sale, possession, or use of fireworks without proper permit is considered a misdemeanor …