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Ex-judge's new true crime book details infamous Vermont murder trial
The new book details the 1926 murder of Cecelia Gullivan in Windsor. Famed attorney Clarence Darrow joined the appeals team, drawing national attention to the case. They found Cecelia Gullivan's body on a morning in November 1926. She had been...

Skip the crowds at Cobble Lookout for solitude on Winch Mountain
Hidden bushwhack offers better views without the hordes of hikers By Tim Rowland The Cobble Lookout Trail in Wilmington is scarcely a decade old, but it did not stay a secret for long. Just a mile and change one way, a scant 280-foot elevation...

Summer Wraps, Fall Beckons: The White Mountains Prepare for a Season of Color
North Woodstock, NH — As the leaves begin their annual transformation, businesses across the White Mountains are preparing for one of the region’s busiest and most beloved seasons of the year, fall foliage. With crisp air, vibrant colors, and a...

Fishing for Vermont Brookies
WRITING ON THE FLY By GEORGE LISET When I travel, I usually bring my fly rod just in case I have an opportunity to wet a line. As I travel around the state I have found some fun places to fish. There is no dearth of water in New Hampshire. This...

The Best Hotels in Vermont Are Brimming With New England Charm
Amenities: Breakfast, hot tub, bar, spa, gym, bike rentals, two on-site restaurants Address: 25 Handle Road West Dover, VT 05356 Courtesy Kimpton Taconic HotelThis simple but well-appointed hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The...

Commentary | Best not to answer the 'newspeak' call for Telephone Gap forestry project
There is a new way of speaking about deforestation, and it is enticing in its design to make you feel good about proposed forestry management in the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Project, which covers an area of 72,250 acres in the Green...

Vermont students’ reading, math declines reflected in national achievement data
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont students -- like those across the country -- continue to struggle with math and reading. The National Assessment of Education Progress tests released this week were the first since the pandemic for eighth graders in...

Drought deepens across Vermont
BRATTLEBORO — All of Vermont is in a drought, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported Thursday, with 65.7 percent of the state, including most of Windham County, in a moderate drought, and 34.4 percent, including the very northern edge of Windham...

Vermont Conversation: Vermont Asylum Assistance Project confronts Trump’s assault on immigrant rights
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Vermont high school coach notches 500th career victory
On the morning after capturing his 500th career Vermont high school boys soccer win, Twin Valley coach Buddy Hayford had breakfast with a player from his very first team. That team went 2-12 during the 1981 season. "We reminisced about how...
Opera Vermont presents a historic double-bill at The Barn Opera House: Puccini’s ‘Le Villi’ and Zuelli’s ‘La Fata del Nord’
Opera Vermont is proud to announce another landmark event in the world of opera: a double-bill production at the beautiful Barn Opera House in Brandon, featuring Giacomo Puccini’s “Le Villi” and the long-lost “La Fata del Nord” by Guglielmo...

Mountain Views Supervisory Union calls for legislative action on school construction funds
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. WOODSTOCK — The board of Mountain Views Supervisory Union, which encompasses schools in Woodstock, Barnard, Pomfret and five other Vermont towns, is calling on the...

Gen Z Travelers Embrace Affordable Luxury and Global Adventures This Fall
As airfares and hotel rates stabilize post-pandemic, a growing segment of the travel market is poised to have a significant impact on the hospitality industry: Gen Z. This young demographic is eager to explore the world, seeking affordable yet...

Travel: The most scenic places for leaf peeping across the United States
By Ksenia Prints Between 3 and 4 million people visit New Hampshire just during the fall months each year to see their world-famous fall colors. In Vermont, best known for its six-month skiing season, the state tourist board reports 19% of its 13...

‘Patchwork’ of conservation projects advance state’s goals, helps build wildlife corridor in southern Vermont
Win-win during our Fall Member Drive Support VTDigger’s local nonprofit news and you could win a $250 gift card to Johnson Woolen Mills. Travis Hart, a state lands and habitat biologist with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, tours the...

Forest agencies urge caution with campfires
MENDON — The U.S. Forest Service and the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation are urging the public to be extremely careful with all types of outdoor fires. Fire danger conditions and fuels are significantly elevated, with most of...
Vermont program to protect highway workers from speeders stalled due to state police shortage
WILLISTON, Vt. (AP) — Kellen Cloud’s line of work has always been dangerous. For the better part of the past two decades, Cloud has worked at Green Mountain Flagging, a company that stations traffic controllers at construction sites around the...

2 mountain towns in New England are affordable and ‘full of adventure’ this winter
New England Travel Skiers in North Conway, N.H. Lane Turner/Globe Staff By Kristi Palma September 11, 2025 | 11:36 AM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections....

Get lost in one of these corn mazes in Vermont and Northern New York
Fall brings with it many fun activities, including apple picking, pumpkin picking, and, of course, corn mazes.If you're looking for a challenging and fun way to spend an afternoon, check out our list of corn mazes throughout Vermont and the North...

Here’s your New England fall travel destination lineup
Scenic Six The best New England towns to visit, plus festivals, tours, markets, and more to look forward to this fall. Fall Colors up north in Lancaster, New Hampshire. David L Ryan/Globe Staff By Kristi Palma September 10, 2025 3 minutes to read...