VTDigger Dirt Road News at trivia night at Babe’s Bar in Bethel on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger

Dear Reader,

Thanks to more than 1,180 supporting members, we reached our Fall Member Drive goal! Reader donations power independent reporting that holds leaders accountable, explains complex issues and connects neighbors with facts they can trust. 

With your support, VTDigger will provide Vermont with:

  • More watchdog reporting from the Statehouse and across the state
  • Clear, accessible coverage of schools, health care, housing, the environment and more
  • Fast, reliable breaking news when our communities need it most
  • Public-service guides and data projects that help Vermonters make informed decisions

From our whole team, thank you for standing with local, nonprofit journalism. We don’t answer to shareholders or political interests — we answer to you.

Here’s what some of you shared with us alongside your donations:


I value your independent reporting and am very concerned for the future of an independent Press.


“Your investigative reporting is so good and important, and I am sure it’s expensive to dedicate staff time to something that may not come to fruition for weeks or months. You are my main source of Vermont news!”


I want to support news that’s accurate and timely, and to enable VTDigger to remain as free as possible from external pressure to shade the truth.


I believe good journalism is a cornerstone of democracy.


Thank you again for your contributions and words of support.

We’re putting your support to work right away. If you have ideas or feedback, you can reach out to contact@vtdigger.org. We read every email.

With gratitude,

Libbie Sparadeo
Director of Membership and Engagement, VTDigger

VTDigger’s director of membership & engagement.