On this final day of 2015 we're taking a look back at some of the year's most significant news stories, some of which will no doubt influence events in 2016.
The rocket rise of , the surprising announcement that Gov. Peter Shumlin � and that a leading contender to replace him for personal reasons � highlighted political news.
In a big economic story, there was a sense of relief after a major private employer in Vermont would be staying put following .
The state mourned of a Department for Children and Families social worker. And Vermont small farmers with the advent of new Clean Water Act regulations.