Kevin O'Connor, Author at VTDigger

Vermonter John Caldwell, father of US cross-country skiing, dies at age 97

by Kevin O'Connor February 27, 2026, 5:35 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 5:57 pm

A skier in blue winter gear and a helmet holds skis and looks surprised or excited near an Olympic symbol backdrop.

For Vermont’s favorite Olympians, there’s no rest — nor revelry — for the weary

by Kevin O'Connor February 23, 2026, 11:14 amFebruary 23, 2026, 11:14 am

A sign in the snow with simple drawings of two children on a green background.

More cash-strapped Vermont communities seek local taxes on rooms, meals, alcohol and sales

by Kevin O'Connor February 22, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 22, 2026, 2:46 pm

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