Kevin O'Connor, Author at VTDigger

A woman smiling and holding up a gold Olympic medal on a blue ribbon.

Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing

by Kevin O'Connor February 18, 2026, 9:32 amFebruary 18, 2026, 9:46 am

Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air

by Kevin O'Connor February 17, 2026, 6:20 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:39 pm

A ski jumper in mid-air next to a blue judge’s tower with spectators visible through windows.

Vermont’s sole Olympic-sized ski jump caps annual competition with a surprise

by Kevin O'Connor February 16, 2026, 12:19 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 12:19 pm

A green and white yard sign in front of houses and a tree reads "VOTE 3/3/26 YES" with snow visible on the ground and rooftops.

Government & Politics

March bond requests down 84% in Vermont’s biggest cities and towns

by Kevin O'Connor February 15, 2026, 7:00 am

A person in winter clothing and star-patterned mittens smiles while holding a mascot and wearing a bronze medal on a snowy background.

Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins wins Olympic bronze in 10K freestyle

by Kevin O'Connor February 12, 2026, 9:20 amFebruary 12, 2026, 9:20 am

An athlete in a white Team USA jacket and beanie looks down while holding a silver Olympic medal on a blue ribbon around their neck.

Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle scores Olympic silver in super-G

by Kevin O'Connor February 11, 2026, 10:29 amFebruary 11, 2026, 10:29 am

A cross-country skier wearing a number 2 bib holds an American flag and raises an arm while skiing on snow, with Olympic rings visible on the uniform.

Vermont’s Ben Ogden wins silver, Paula Moltzan bronze in Olympic skiing

by Kevin O'Connor February 10, 2026, 10:19 amFebruary 10, 2026, 3:28 pm

A group of protesters in a city hold signs and a large banner reading “Vermont Towns Voted for the Nuclear Arms Freeze.”.

Government & Politics

To debate or not to debate? On world issues, that is Vermont’s Town Meeting question.

by Kevin O'Connor February 8, 2026, 6:55 am

Two people in winter clothing, one holding a microphone. Both are smiling and wearing jackets and branded hats. They appear to be indoors.

A Vermont sportscaster’s behind-the-scenes replay of a half-century of Olympics

by Kevin O'Connor February 1, 2026, 6:55 am

A skier wearing a helmet and goggles performs a mid-air trick with crossed skis against a snowy mountain backdrop.

More than a dozen athletes with Vermont ties named to US Olympic team

by Kevin O'Connor January 25, 2026, 6:56 amJanuary 29, 2026, 6:58 pm

A sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital stands in front of a brick building and leafless trees on a snowy day.

Brattleboro hospital nurses threaten strike amid budget woes

by Kevin O'Connor January 22, 2026, 12:55 pmJanuary 22, 2026, 6:32 pm

A snow-covered gazebo stands in front of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s Ronald Read Pavilion, with brick buildings and leafless trees visible under a cloudy sky.

Government & Politics

State issues warning but won’t intervene in Brattleboro hospital budget saga

by Kevin O'Connor January 21, 2026, 5:45 pmJanuary 21, 2026, 10:30 pm

A woman in athletic wear stands smiling and talking with a group of young girls outdoors at what appears to be a sporting event. Other people are visible in the background.

Capping a historic career, Stratton-trained skier Jessie Diggins is anything but retiring

by Kevin O'Connor January 18, 2026, 6:53 amJanuary 29, 2026, 6:46 pm

A skier celebrates, holding skis overhead at a snowy competition finish area with spectators and banners in the background.

The rise and fall and rise of Vermont-schooled skier Mikaela Shiffrin

by Kevin O'Connor January 11, 2026, 6:00 amJanuary 29, 2026, 10:21 am