Missing Vermont man found dead in Western Mass.

A man from Vermont reported missing on July 20 was found dead in Western Massachusetts, law enforcement officials said Friday. He was identified as Zachery Stolpp, 27, of Brattleboro, the Northwestern district attorney’s office said. Police in Deerfield …

Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Town historians

Everyone knows Vermont has 251 cities, towns and incorporated places; or is it 252 now that Essex and Essex Junction have split? In any case, nearly all of them have some form of printed history. Book-length Vermont town histories began appearing before …

The Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act

On June 16, 2026, Governor Phil Scott signed Act No. 145 (S.71) into law, creating the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (VDPOSA). The VDPOSA takes effect on January 1, 2028 and will be codified at 9 V.S.A. §§ 2415a–2415k. The VDPOSA …

New summit aims to solve Vermont workforce gaps

July 31, 2026, 4:45 a.m. ET Workforce in Motion will bring students and employers together at the Champlain Valley Expo on Sept. 29 for a career summit designed to address Vermont's workforce challenges and connect young people with local job …

Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival: Celebrating 34 years — and Walter Parker

Now entering its 34th season, Central Vermont Chamber Music Festival, in addition to bringing two weeks of fine music to Randolph, is celebrating Water Parker. The second week’s concert is dedicated to the longtime radio host at Vermont Public Classical. “ …

Missing Vermont man found dead in Deerfield

Sign up for the Recorder's FREE morning newsletter and get essential news each day. DEERFIELD — A week and a half after he was reported missing, Zachery Stolpp of Brattleboro, Vermont, was found dead in Deerfield. The 27-year-old was reported missing …

Vermont Shrine coaches expect big things from Colby Laggner

Updated July 31, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ETCASTLETON - In 2024, Colby Laggner attended his first football workout. Two years later, the U-32 High School two-way lineman will suit up for Vermont in the 73rd Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl.

Vermont faces record bear encounters as Fish and Wildlife seeks earlier reporting

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. As bear-human incidents continue at record rates, the state Fish and Wildlife Department is encountering public misperception that is leading Vermonters to avoid reporting …

Shakey Graves returns to 'comfy' vibe of Vermont for Shelburne show 

Vermont Green FC shoot for repeat title

Some soccer matches can be filled with calculated build-up and possession but utterly lacking in high-quality offense chances. So it’s completely understandable when a scoreless draw can’t escape the snoozefest label. This summer the majority of Vermont …