VTDigger reporter Auditi Guha interviews a firefighter in Burlington on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger

Dear reader, 

There are two things in life I wish were free – my morning cuppa and the news of the day. As a journalist and a human, I never want to see critical daily and investigative news behind a paywall, and you probably don’t either. While many news sites make readers pay for articles, VTDigger does not — and that’s because of voluntary donations made by readers like you.

From coverage of the floods to the upcoming 2024 elections, the critical work we provide is free thanks to support from readers like you. Please make a year-end gift and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. 

When you give, your contribution will also send 5 meals to the Vermont Foodbank and enter you into our winter member raffle. 

We know there are many worthy causes to support and we understand that not everyone can afford to contribute. We hope that those of you who can will see the value of VTDigger for all and support it however you can.

Today, $50 for independent statewide news becomes $100. A monthly donation of $10 is matched for the next year, turning into $240.

We can’t do this without you!

Auditi Guha,

Northwest and equity reporter/editor

VTDigger's northwest and equity reporter/editor.