Vermont’s regular deer season starts Nov. 15

MONTPELIER — Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, Nov. 15, and ends Sunday, Nov. 30. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already...

Alvarez named Vermont Teacher of the Year

BRATTLEBORO-She started her own restaurant at the age of 20. Today, Linda Alvarez teaches young people how to become entrepreneurs and community leaders themselves. And now, she has been named 2026 Vermont Teacher of the Year, the first career and...

How Reading Retreats Became a Major Travel Trend

At the end of the summer, about 20 members of the Bad Bitch Book Club arrived in Door County, Wisconsin. Their plan was to read books provided by Simon & Schuster, talk about books, and simply relax. According to Bad Bitch Book Club co-founder...

Public input sought on e-biking policy for Vermont State Forests and Parks

MONTPELIER – The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is seeking input from the public on a draft updated policy that would allow the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on lands managed by the Department, including state forests and...

Problems followed some of Vermont’s largest and most troubled nursing homes after state approved new ownership

Some of the most sizable and troubled nursing homes in the state have struggled for much of this year to provide sufficient care under new ownership, logging violations that included a death, injuries and neglect of residents. The slate of...

FEMA Funding at Risk for Vermont’s Rural Communities After Trump Denies Disaster Declaration Request

The site of Brattleboro Housing Partnership’s former development in West Brattleboro, Vermont, is unassuming at first glance. The windows are boarded up, and native tall grass stretches across the property and along the banks of the Whetstone...

Maestro PMS Powers Four of Conde’ Nast Traveler’s ‘Top 15 Best New England Resorts’ in the USA

MARKHAM, Ontario — Maestro PMS, the preferred All-In-One web property-management system for independent hotels and luxury resorts, is proud to announce that four of its clients — White Elephant (Nantucket, Mass.), Ocean House (Watch Hill, R.I.),...

Mountain View council member talks climate policy with Saint Francis students

Mountain View City Council member Alison Hicks answers questions from Saint Francis students about sustainability issues on Friday, Oct. 24. Courtesy Saint Francis High School. As students across California rallied for climate legislation on...

Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods

Geoff Bennett : From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding. At the same time, many of those regions already lack enough affordable housing, a problem made worse by...

The Remote Small Town in the Center of Vermont Locals Don’t Want You To Find

Vermont ends open burning ban as wildfire risk drops

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — Vermont lifted its statewide ban on open burning Friday, after the risk of wildfires decreased from high to moderate. “The recent rainfall has...

Roundup: Vermont golfers compete at New Englands

BALTIC, Conn. — Vermont best high school golfers made the trip down to Mohegan Sun Golf Club to compete in the New England High School Golf Championships on Sunday and Monday. The boys tournament took place on Sunday with Fairfield Prep's Bobby...

Solar developer faces Vermont professional misconduct investigation over alleged legal practices

Thomas Melone, a lawyer and solar developer, is facing a professional misconduct probe and potential disciplinary actions before Vermont’s Professional Responsibility Program due to the alleged legal tactics he used in his attempts to gain...

Craftsbury Vermont Farm: The Heart of a Family Legacy

When you speak with Everett Demeritt, you get the feeling he has forgotten more about Vermont than most people will ever know. It’s also clear that Everett doesn’t forget. He is a stout man, built low to the ground, with thin-rimmed glasses and...

Grant program funds Indigenous forest research in the Northeast

When trying to find the best ash tree for basket weaving, scientist John Daigle said ash harvesters will closely examine a tree's bark, branches and the number of rings it has. Ash trees are an important part of the basket weaving tradition, which...

Mamdani rallies supporters to ‘Get Out the Vote’ at Forest Hills Stadium alongside Bernie Sanders and AOC

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign held a huge Get Out the Vote rally in front of a packed and energized Forest Hills Stadium on Sunday evening, joining co-headliners and prominent democratic socialists U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders...

Bear Den Partners, owners of Burke Mountain, make $100,000 gift to Kingdom Trails

Kingdom Trails photo. Vermont Business Magazine Kingdom Trails, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to the development and maintenance of recreational trails in the Northeast Kingdom, today announced it has received a monumental gift of...

Bat Week: Oct. 24-31; How to manage and conserve Vermont's nine species

MONTPELIER — The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species. If you have noticed bats roosting in your attic,...

Why Luxury All-Inclusive Resorts Are One Of The Hottest Travel Trends

Not your parents' idea of "all-inclusive": A new generation of luxury properties like the Kaya Palazzo golf resort in Belek, Turkiye puts a high-end spin on the concept ONURKURU PHOTOGRAPHY When I graduated from college my girlfriend and I went to...

You Can Sleep and Visit Animals at This Airbnb in Vermont

Vermont will forever be one of my most cherished travel destinations. Vacations here aren’t about fancy restaurants, luxury hotels, or big-city tourist attractions but rather about fresh local cuisine, unforgettable adventures in nature, and just...