Virginia “Ginny” F. Walters, physics professor, skier and co-founder of Patient Choices Vermont, Shelburne

High-energy and quick-witted to the end, she loved to talk about all the advances in technology, science and gender equality over the nearly hundred years since she was born.    Read more

Willem Jewett, majority leader, cyclist and father, Ripton

There were so many other great adventures on two wheels and skis. Willem was always the one with the plan. He always knew the route. One had only to trust him and not mind about getting a little lost.   Read more

David Raphael, designer, writer, skier and father,

You may not know anyone with a more robust vocabulary than this man. He loved to read and write and had an impressive library of books, several of which were not about planning and design.   Read more

Energy & Environment

UVM study says climate change will magnify flood damage in the next century

Unless steps are taken to mitigate potential impacts, flooding within the Winooski River region will cause up to $5.2 billion in damage in the next 100 years, the study says.

People & Places

Making mittens for Bernie Sanders can change your life. Or not.

Vermonter Jen Ellis saw the meme-sparking viral reaction to her inaugural creations reap some $2 million for charity — and, a year later, a different personal payoff.

Health Care

Vermont reports 500th Covid death amid record-breaking surge

Nearly half of the state’s pandemic fatalities have occurred since July 2021.