Montpelier News

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., holds a news conference on Friday in Montpelier, Vt. Leahy says reforming the U.S. immigration system requires a comprehensive, rather than a piecemeal, approach.The Vermont Democrat's comments came three days after the Senate Judiciary Committee, which Leahy chairs, approved a package including a path to citizenship for ... (more)

Governor Peter Shumlin is breaking his silence about a controversial land deal with his East Montpelier neighbor.

Police say David Allen reported on Friday that the syrup was stored in bulk barrels, and was valued at about $1,200. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 300-4919, or to leave an anonymous tip by texting "CRIMES" to keyword VTIPS.

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Standing on the state house steps at 5:15 in a light drizzle, I waited to see if anyone would show up to participate in this year's Ride of Silence.

On Monday May 6, Congressman Peter Welch announced the winner of the 32nd Annual Congressional Art Competition at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier.

VERMONT ROUTE 2A AT EXIT 12 TO WALKER HILL IS CLOSED DUE TO WATER ON THE ROAD WAY Many Vermont roads turned to rivers Thursday night.

Like a nagging parent, Ted Coles deals every day with the food scraps left on Vermonters' plates.

Bethany Marsfelder of Londonderry was awarded the Congressman's Choice Award for excellence for her painting entitled "Freedom's Horizon." Marsfelder, a ninth grader at Long Trail School, combined watercolor and collage on canvas to portray a scene of the Jefferson Memorial from across the Potomac River during the height of cherry blossom season.

In this April 4, 2013 file photo, people line up for entry to a job fair in Montpelier, Vt.

From grooving to the Beatles to Frisbee golf; it's all about getting kids moving in physical education at the Union Elementary School in Montpelier.

Years ago, after quitting her job as an investment banker, Melanie Considine turned to her true passion: photography.

Jeremy Dodge doesn't want to leave his childhood home in East Montpelier. But his days on Foster Road are numbered.

Vermont boasts 52 parks around the state with a variety of options for camping and day use.

The Monroe County Sheriff's office says early Sunday morning, two people fishing off a bridge reported seeing Mark Parent, 55, of Enosburgh, floating in the water, yelling for help.

United Electrical Workers represents more than 350 employees at U.S. Customs and Immigration Services in St.

"It's been painted, but it's nonetheless-- it's worn and it's got some rot," Principal Adam Rosen said.

Vermont's capital has a new committee to help it attain its goal becoming a nationally known bike and pedestrian-friendly city.

Bethany Marsfelder of Londonderry was recently awarded the Congressman's Choice Award for excellence on her painting titled "Freedom's Horizon." Marsfelder, a ninth grader at Long Trail School, combined watercolor and collage on canvas to portray a scene of the Jefferson Memorial from across the Potomac River during the height of cherry blossom ... (more)

Agri-Mark, which owns Cabot Creamery, is buying and renovating a 28,000-square-foot facility in the Waitsfield Industrial Park for $2.8 million.