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A Bourne's Energy truck parked on a snowy road near bare trees and a house in the background.

Windham County Heat Fund braces for loss of federal fuel aid

by The Commons News September 12, 2025, 6:56 am

A map shows the proposed Hinsdale Island Greenway with labeled features including bridges, trails, a kayak launch, picnic spots, and viewing platforms along the Connecticut River.

To reuse or raze? Brattleboro and Hinsdale, NH, remain at odds over fate of two bridges.

by The Commons News July 30, 2025, 6:37 pmJuly 31, 2025, 12:24 pm

A white van with black cow spots and “MOO!” painted on the side is parked in front of a brick building. An inset shows a woman speaking into a microphone.

MicroMoo transit service in Brattleboro is set to end June 13

by The Commons News June 11, 2025, 4:23 pmJune 13, 2025, 1:05 pm

A community meeting with a panel of eight people seated at a table facing an audience in folding chairs.

Brattleboro approves $24.9M town budget after months of setbacks

by Kevin O'Connor May 28, 2025, 3:15 pmMay 29, 2025, 1:08 pm

A crowd gathers on a city street lined with leafless trees and vendor tents, with people standing, walking, and observing an outdoor event.

Brattleboro officials reduce defeated town budget, yet proposed taxes remain up by double digits

by Kevin O'Connor May 5, 2025, 4:44 pmMay 5, 2025, 6:00 pm

A group of people, including adults and children, gather on a sidewalk holding signs and standing near chalk writing during a public protest or demonstration.

Brattleboro rejected a $25M municipal budget as too high. Now comes a $426,732 aftershock.

by Kevin O'Connor April 28, 2025, 3:13 pmApril 28, 2025, 3:32 pm

Three individuals raise their right hands in an oath-taking ceremony, facing a woman holding a paper. A microphone stands in front of them.

Brattleboro sees more division than subtraction in efforts to cut defeated budget

by Kevin O'Connor April 14, 2025, 3:52 pmApril 14, 2025, 3:52 pm

A person crosses the street in front of a historic brick building with a sign that reads "Hotel Brooks" under a clear blue sky.

Brattleboro’s cornerstone Brooks House block up for sale

by Kevin O'Connor April 8, 2025, 1:56 pmApril 8, 2025, 2:00 pm

A large crowd of people bundled in jackets and hats hold various protest signs. The scene appears to be outdoors during a protest in cold weather.

Government & Politics

Thousands of people protest Trump presidency at rallies around Vermont

by Greta Solsaa and Kevin O'Connor April 5, 2025, 6:22 pmApril 7, 2025, 8:46 am

Text reading "Commentaries" and "Opinion pieces by community members" with a speech bubble icon.

Calvin Dame: Time to stand up

by Opinion March 30, 2025, 7:01 am

People seated in a community meeting, with six panelists at a table facing an audience in a gymnasium setting.

Government & Politics

In a first, Brattleboro Town Meeting rejects proposed municipal budget

by Kevin O'Connor March 24, 2025, 10:40 amMarch 24, 2025, 10:42 am

Colorful mural reads "Greetings from Brattleboro VT 05301" on a wall. A car is parked in front, partially obscuring the view.

Questions of policing and a proposed 12% tax hike entangle Brattleboro

by Kevin O'Connor March 16, 2025, 6:53 am

A group of ski jumpers wearing numbered bibs and helmets pose in front of a ski jump slope at a winter sports event.

Vermont’s sole Olympic-size ski jump set out to honor female flyers. Enter Mother Nature.

by Kevin O'Connor February 17, 2025, 11:16 amFebruary 17, 2025, 7:07 pm

A skier wearing a "D" sweater jumps mid-air over a snowy mound, with leafless trees in the background.

Then Again: The origin story of Brattleboro’s ski jump

by Mark Bushnell February 16, 2025, 7:02 pmFebruary 17, 2025, 9:58 am