Peter Welch
Northern New England reps urge US-Canadian border reopening

Jun. 10, 2021 12:29 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The U.S. representatives from Northern New England are urging the Department of Homeland Security to safely reopen the U.S.-Canadian...

Burlington lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated people

Jun. 08, 2021 05:00 AM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's largest city is lifting its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people in stores and public buildings. The...

Delegation: Vendor not meeting needs of hungry Vermonters

Feb. 17, 2021 12:10 PM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's congressional delegation says the New Jersey vendor picked for the latest round of a federal food distribution program in...

Vermont gets $26M in virus funding for public transportation

Feb. 07, 2021 09:08 AM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The state of Vermont is getting more than $26 million in federal coronavirus relief spending to support to public transit across the...

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott stands on the steps of the Vermont Statehouse during a ceremony where he took the Oath of Office on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 Montpelier, Vt. Scott, a Republican, is beginning his third two-year term. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)
Vermont governor urges people not to be used as 'pawns'

By Wilson Ring Jan. 12, 2021 08:21 AM EST

In this image from House Television, David Sackler, a member of the family that owns Purdue Pharma testifies via video to a House Oversight Committee hearing Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. Members of the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma have acknowledged the drug had a role in the opioid crisis but have stopped short of apologizing or admitting wrongdoing. (House Television via AP)
Family behind OxyContin attests to its role in opioid crisis

By Geoff Mulvihill Dec. 17, 2020 12:11 AM EST

Vermont Secretary of State certifies state election results

Nov. 10, 2020 04:10 PM EST
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A record number of Vermonters cast ballots in last week's election, including a record number who cast ballots ahead of Election Day,...

FILE - This file photo combo shows Vermont incumbent Republican Gov. Phil Scott, left, and Democrat Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, candidates for Vermont governor in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photos, File)
AP News Guide: Vermont reelects Gov. Scott, US Rep. Welch

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 08:22 AM EST

FILE - This file photo combo shows Republican Miriam Berry, left, and incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-VT, candidates in Vermont's lone Congressional District in Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photos, File)
GOP Gov. Scott, Dem. US Rep. Welch win reelection in Vermont

By Wilson Ring Nov. 03, 2020 08:22 AM EST

FILE - This file photo combo shows Republican Miriam Berry, left, and incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-VT, candidates in Vermont's lone Congressional District in Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photos, File)
Top of the Vermont ticket is governor, US representative

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2020 08:26 AM EDT

FILE - This file photo combo shows Republican Miriam Berry, left, and incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-VT, candidates in Vermont's lone Congressional District in Nov. 3, 2020, general election. (AP Photos, File)
Vermont's lone US House member optimistic of reelection

By Wilson Ring Oct. 30, 2020 10:39 AM EDT

Foodbank: Thousands of food boxes not delivered in September

Oct. 15, 2020 12:15 PM EDT
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — A change in contractors for a federal food distribution program has led to thousands of meals not being provided in September, according to...

Some Boston councilors frustrated by open-ended school plan

Aug. 16, 2020 05:25 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — A look at coronavirus-related developments in New England: ___ MASSACHUSETTS Some...

FILE — In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., ask questions during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Welch is seeking re-election in Vermont's Aug. 11, 2020, Democratic primary. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)
Vermont Democratic US Rep. Welch challenged by GOP nurse

By Wilson Ring Aug. 12, 2020 12:11 PM EDT

FILE — In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., ask questions during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Welch is seeking re-election in Vermont's Aug. 11, 2020, Democratic primary. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)
Vermont US Representative Welch wins Democratic primary

Aug. 11, 2020 07:37 AM EDT

FILE — In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., ask questions during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Welch faces is seeking re-election in Vermont's Aug. 11, 2020, Democratic primary. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool, File)
Welch faces single challenger in Vermont Democratic primary

By Lisa Rathke Aug. 08, 2020 09:04 AM EDT

Lisa Tyler, owner of Forever Dream Drafts, visits Vernon Green Nursing Home, in Vernon, Vt., with her horse to bring a smile to the faces of the residents and staff members, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. The nursing home is sheltering-in-place because of the COVID-19 pandemic to help prevent the residents from contracting the virus. (Kristopher Radder/The Brattleboro Reformer via AP)
State colleges in crisis; new portal for families of inmates

Apr. 16, 2020 10:43 AM EDT

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, center, wears a protective mask while visiting the Battelle N95 decontamination site, Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Somerville, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Virus in New England: Mobile hospital; Soldier home deaths

By Steve Leblanc Apr. 11, 2020 01:11 PM EDT