Nicole Higgins DeSmet
Burlington Free Press
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Vermont named the only state to pass a U.S. History civics test
Vermonters are chided for believing they are exceptional, but a survey shows they really are better in one area than everybody else: U.S. History. → Read More
Student found dead of exposure in Burlington is Connor Gage of Little Falls, N.Y.
Connor Gage from Little Falls has been identified at the University of Vermont student who died Saturday, possibly due to exposure to sub-zero temperatures. → Read More
19-year-old University of Vermont student found dead outdoors after frigid night
The student died in the early morning hours after attempting to take a shortcut, according to police. → Read More
Brett Kavanaugh lied under oath, Sen. Patrick Leahy says. And he showed some evidence to prove it.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., is questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's honesty during hearings not only in September 2018 but also earlier. → Read More
UVM students believe Kavanaugh appointment is a done deal
UVM sociology students listen to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony regarding sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. → Read More
Vermont authorities investigating orphanage abuse, bishop pledges full cooperation
A massive BuzzFeed News article, "The Ghosts of the Orphanage," has sparked a Vermont investigation into survivors' stories of physical abuse. → Read More
Vermont authorities investigating orphanage abuse, bishop pledges full cooperation
A massive BuzzFeed News article, "The Ghosts of the Orphanage," has sparked a Vermont investigation into survivors' stories of physical abuse. → Read More
Vermont authorities investigating orphanage abuse, bishop pledges full cooperation
A massive BuzzFeed News article, "The Ghosts of the Orphanage," has sparked a Vermont investigation into survivors' stories of physical abuse. → Read More
Goddard College faces accreditation scrutiny
Goddard College's accreditation is under scrutiny over the school's governance and finances. → Read More
Vermont bacon producer provokes national chuckle for packaging humor teasing teachers
A snarky packaging design for Vermont's Black River Meats bacon went viral, causing a national wave of chuckles and "hit a nerve" with teachers. → Read More
Free rifle magazines handed out at gun rights rally in Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott was poised to sign a package of gun-control proposals into law → Read More
Free rifle magazines handed out at gun rights rally in Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott was poised to sign a package of gun-control proposals into law → Read More
Free rifle magazines handed out at gun rights rally in Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott was poised to sign a package of gun-control proposals into law → Read More
Free rifle magazines handed out at gun rights rally in Vermont
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott was poised to sign a package of gun-control proposals into law → Read More
Free rifle magazines handed out by gun rights activists in Vermont
Automatic weapons enthusiasts protested newly proposed gun control measures by giving out free magazines for AR-15 rifles in Montpelier. → Read More
Arlington student's courage, Dutchess deputy 'potentially saved many lives'
Authorities credit an Arlington student and Dutchess Sheriff’s Office for helping to prevent a potential mass shooting at a Vermont high school. → Read More
Fair Haven shooting threat: 'By the grace of God' Vermont avoided disaster
Poultney teen denies charges including attempted murder in connection with the threat of a mass shooting at Fair Haven Union High School. → Read More
Vermont students get OK to fly Black Lives Matter flag over high school
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow student-activists to raise a Black Lives Matter flag on the high school campus, becoming the second public school in the state to do so. "By raising the BLM flag, we are asking the board to support all of its students. This is an opportunity for the Burlington community to unite to show where our moral compass… → Read More
Vermont students get OK to fly Black Lives Matter flag over high school
The Burlington School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow student-activists to raise a Black Lives Matter flag on the high school campus. → Read More
UVM president responds to students' racial justice demands
On Friday, Sullivan's office responded point by point to the students' demands which were submitted following a Sept. 18 rally. → Read More