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In the 1950s, Hugo Meyer bought abandoned Vermont farms; his family has protected 18,000+ acres

In a remarkable effort, the Meyer family has preserved thousands of acres in the Worcester Range of Vermont, committing to a sustainable approach to timber management. This conservation initiative plays a vital role in protecting significant wildlife corridors and northern hardwood ecosystems, with part of the funding sourced from the…

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In 2018, Susan Sarandon bought 45 acres in Vermont for an off-grid solar-and-geothermal home; 5 years later, engineers and staff flagged 47 alleged construction problems

Actress Susan Sarandon's dream of an off-grid Vermont estate encountered significant construction problems and a lawsuit. Her company filed suit against the contractor, alleging misrepresentation and inflated invoices for the $2 million project. Engineers and staff identified forty-seven separate issues, including mold and buckled siding. While the lawsuit was dismissed,…

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Vermont town opens 1976 time capsule with a joint and birth-control packaging

In 1976, as the United States celebrated its bicentennial, residents of Warren, Vermont, decided to leave a message for the future. They filled a time capsule with objects that reflected everyday life, local humour and the era’s changing culture, then buried it beneath the town. Among the contents were a…

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Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous"

From Friday's decision by Judge William Sessions (D. Vt.) in Poitras v. Clark: This case concerns a video that plaintiff… The post Court Blocks Investigation of AI-Generated Video About Vermont Political Candidates Because Video Is Obviously "Ridiculous" appeared first on Reason Magazine.

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A retiree had 800 gallons of maple syrup in the barn. Here’s why selling it may not cut Social Security benefits

A Vermont retiree with 800 gallons of finished maple syrup could sell the inventory after retirement without those sales necessarily counting against Social Security’s earnings limit. Here’s how the timing of production, later sales and post-retirement work can affect Social Security benefits.

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US cracks down on H-1B wage manipulation in three states

USCIS has flagged three H-1B cases involving alleged job misclassification and understated requirements that could have resulted in lower wages. The cases in Vermont, Nebraska and Florida involved technology and engineering roles, with USCIS denying, revoking or prompting withdrawal of affected petitions.

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Vermont taxes 2.4 million acres of private forest on what it grows rather than what a developer would pay; owners who break the deal repay a decade of the difference

Vermont employs a unique tax structure for forest and farmland, emphasizing productivity over market value. Known as the Current Use program, it dramatically reduces property taxes for landowners. Enrolled properties must adhere to a long-term agreement, and any withdrawal or development triggers a hefty land use change tax, effectively safeguarding…

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In 1869, Frederick Billings bought a deforested Vermont estate and replanted Mount Tom; 550 managed acres now form America's oldest professionally managed forest

In 1869, Frederick Billings took the ambitious step of reforesting a deforested hillside in Vermont. His efforts led to the establishment of a thriving, sustainably managed forest that persists to this day, symbolizing environmental resilience and the power of foresight. Once ravaged by sheep farming, this land is now preserved…

The Economic Times

A new generation of elm trees could be equipped to beat the disease that killed the parents

A group of 6,000 young American elms in Vermont could help save one of the country’s most iconic trees

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In border states, even Trump's own party wants the Canada fight to be over

Governors, senators, and automakers in Maine, Vermont, and Michigan have spent 18 months warning the White House a trade war with Canada would bite.

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Voters to decide on at least eight statewide measures on the initiative and referendum process in 2026 — the most since 2000

Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Brew.

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In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but not the timber rights. Seven decades later, the state wants to reunite them

Vermont's initiative to acquire timber rights will lead to the expansion of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area. By adding 256 acres, this endeavor aims to strengthen land management and improve forest health. This growth not only enhances habitat connectivity for local wildlife but also offers increased recreational options. Supported…

The Economic Times

In 1959, Vermont bought Snake Mountain land but the seller kept timber rights; 67 years later the state plans to secure 949 acres of those rights and add 256 acres

A conservation story that began nearly seven decades ago is entering a new chapter in Vermont. What was once a complicated split between land ownership and timber rights at Snake Mountain is now set to be reunited, potentially giving wildlife, forests and outdoor enthusiasts greater protection for generations to come.…

The Times of India

Church Elder Under House Arrest After Planning Sex With 9-Year-Old and Sexually Exploiting Child He Babysat

Andrew Buzzell, a Vermont church elder, faces federal charges for distributing child sexual abuse material. He is under home incarceration, with allegations involving a purported 9-year-old girl and a child he babysat.

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How we found a new transmissible cancer in bullhead catfish

For more than a decade, anglers on Lake Memphremagog — which straddles the Québec-Vermont border — have been catching brown bullhead catfish marked with distinctive black lesions.

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In 1944, a Vermont woman used money meant for a fur coat to buy a 150-acre farm; 20 years later she gave it to Audubon for wildlife conservation

In 1944, Christine Hires, a member of the family behind Hires Root Beer, was vacationing in Vermont when she fell in love with the landscape and decided to buy a 150-acre dairy farm in what is now Huntington. Hires had originally intended to spend her money on a fur coat,…

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Florida Has Now Confirmed Five Horse Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the Signal That Usually Comes Before Human Cases

Animal cases are an early warning sign of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne virus that kills about a third of people who develop severe disease.

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Trump Administration Sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont Over College Tuition Breaks for Undocumented Students

DOJ sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over in-state tuition for undocumented students, its 17th such suit nationwide since 2025.

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In 2012, anglers and biologists reported strange black tumors on catfish in a Vermont-Quebec lake. Years later, genetic testing revealed the shocking outcome: The tumors are a rare contagious cancer spreading between fish

Brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog are showing unusual black tumors, raising concerns among researchers. Genetic studies indicate a novel transmissible cancer specific to fish species, surfacing particularly during spawning season. Scientists theorize that the catfish's sharp spines might play a role in spreading these cancerous cells, challenging current notions…

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The United States removed 100 outdated dams in 2025, reconnecting more than 4,893 river miles across 30 states and setting a single-year record for upstream habitat

In 2025, the US removed 100 outdated and unsafe dams across 30 states, reconnecting more than 4,893 miles of rivers, the highest number of upstream river miles restored through dam removal in a single year. The projects reopened fish habitats, improved river connectivity and addressed public safety concerns. Pennsylvania led…

Creative Bloq

Vermont's logo looks like it was made in five seconds... so why do I love it?

It's anything but bland, and that needs to be celebrated.

Fortune

The show that just beat Hamilton at the box office was built by giving away control

Hadestown premiered in 2006 in Barre, Vermont, financed by a small state arts grant and performed by friends from Vermont bands.

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No, Vermont's new logo design isn't Comic Sans

The shape of the letters was inspired by the state's attractions.

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Vermont woman orders Chili’s famous Triple Dipper. Then they check the meal and immediately call it unacceptable: ‘I know for a fact’

“It’s called a TRIPLE dipper.”

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18 statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks

August is a busy month for unaffiliated, write-in, and judicial retention candidates intending to run in the November election. Eighteen states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have statewide candidate filing deadlines in the next two weeks.

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