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Burlington’s annual Howl’ween dog costume contest brought pups down a Church Street red carpet with creative outfits and crowd-decided winners across five categories (Silliest Costume went to the “Pumpkin Patch,” four chihuahuas).

Smugglers’ Notch Distillery was voted #2 in USA TODAY 10BEST's 2026 Readers’ Choice for Best Spirits Tasting Room + Best Craft Vodka, and the Jeffersonville flagship and tasting rooms in Waterbury, Stowe, and Manchester say staff, single-barrel tastings, and limited releases drive repeat visits.

A new analysis found Vermont ranks first nationally for pay parity, with women earning 84.4 cents for every male dollar and losing about $7,411 a year; the ranking uses 2021–2024 ACS averages (Kendra's Boutique Inc.).

Four former governors — Madeleine Kunin, Howard Dean, Jim Douglas and Peter Shumlin — recalled razor close wins as incumbent Gov. Phil Scott faces a competitive challenge from Amanda Janoo this fall, suggesting results could mirror past nail biters.

Rice defeated defending champion Milton 3-2 to win the Division II boys soccer championship on Saturday, Oct.

31 at South Burlington High School, giving the Green Knights their first title since 2015 after a 16-1-1 season.

Rice's field hockey team won its third straight Division I state title on Oct.

31, capping a season that dominated Vermont opponents and cementing the senior class's legacy.