Authorities are looking for Lia Purcell Smith, who is missing from Middlebury College in Vermont.
Search Underway for Missing College Student in Vermont Authorities in Vermont have initiated a large-scale search for Leah Purcell Smith, a 21-year-old student who has gone missing from Middlebury College. In a statement, the college’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Smita Ruzicka, alongside Vice President for Safety, Demitria Kirby, indicated that they are coordinating with […]
Vermont locals annoyed by changes affecting tourists wanting to see autumn leaves
Some New Englanders Are Growing Weary of Leaf-Peepers In Vermont, some locals are expressing frustration with the influx of tourists, often referred to as “leaf peepers,” who come to admire the fall foliage. While the tourism industry is vital to the state’s economy—bringing in about 2.5 million visitors each autumn—some residents feel overwhelmed by the […]
Vermont state senator considering all of my choices after GOP group chat backlash
Vermont Senator Sam Douglas (R) is facing pressure to resign after being linked to a controversial group chat. This follows reports that young Republican members made racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic remarks, along with some violent jokes about political opponents. In a press statement, Douglas apologized to his constituents, claiming he was “unaware” of the harsh […]
Vermont Blue Advantage will not offer any plans in 2026.
The Vermont Blue Advantage will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans in the state by 2026. On October 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont announced that its Vermont Blue Advantage program would cease to provide coverage for 26,000 people in its individual Medicare Advantage plans next year. Additionally, all current employer-sponsored retirement plans will be […]
50,000 people in Vermont will look for new Medicare options as key insurers leave the market.
MONTPELIER, VT Approximately 50,000 residents of Vermont are now on the hunt for new health insurance after two major Medicare Advantage providers recently announced their exit from the market for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health are both withdrawing from Vermont’s individual Medicare Advantage plans, leaving many seniors […]
Bernie Sanders calls for Nexstar to bring back Jimmy Kimmel for viewers in Vermont
Senator Bernie Sanders Challenges Nexstar Over Kimmel Broadcast Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont is set to address Nexstar Media Group regarding their decision to skip broadcasting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday. This comes after Disney lifted a suspension on Kimmel following his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Nexstar announced on Wednesday that it would continue […]
Christian school in Vermont restored following case involving transgender athlete
Legal Battle for Vermont Christian School A federal appeals court has reinstated the Mid Vermont Christian School in a statewide sports competition after it faced a ban from state officials for refusing to participate in a basketball game against a team with a transgender athlete. On September 9, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overruled […]
Burlington business owners on the verge of despair due to crime in Vermont: report
Burlington Battles Downtown Crime Concerns Employers in Burlington, Vermont, a city known for the University of Vermont, are reportedly reaching a breaking point as crime impacts the downtown area. This situation is raising concerns for both parents of students and tourists visiting for the fall foliage. City officials, led by Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, are developing […]
Vermont man nearly loses his sight after being attacked and having his eyes gouged out in a road rage incident
Vermont Man Victimized in Severe Road Rage Incident A Vermont truck driver and his wife were reportedly trying to document a road rage incident that erupted after a long workday. Ronnie Bushway, 46, has had to undergo two significant eye surgeries following a violent altercation last Tuesday. The accused, Aaron Williams, 44, has been arrested […]
Authorities in Canada stop U-Haul carrying 44 migrants close to the Vermont border
On August 3rd, Canadian officials stopped a U-Haul truck carrying 44 migrants close to the Vermont border. This incident is part of an ongoing investigation into suspected trafficking activities, highlighting shifts in smuggling methods as enforcement intensifies along the southern border. Peter Lumaj, an immigration attorney and former Senate candidate from Connecticut, noted that smugglers […]