Kevin O'Connor, Author at VTDigger

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

A cross-country skier wearing a race bib and USA-themed gear uses ski poles while moving through snow, with snow spray visible around their skis.

U.S. Nordic skiing’s future is a Vermonter with a pioneering family past

by Kevin O'Connor January 4, 2026, 6:00 amJanuary 29, 2026, 10:22 am

A tabby cat sits in a cardboard box on a store counter next to a 2026 calendar featuring a photo of a similar cat and various store items in the background.

For many Vermont hardware stores, a new calendar year brings paws

by Kevin O'Connor December 31, 2025, 6:53 am

Four boxes of "Peanuts" themed Christmas tree kits are displayed on a wooden floor, with a person browsing shelves in the background of a store.

Needled by the big holiday fuss? The Vermont Country Store has a little something to pine for.

by Kevin O'Connor December 24, 2025, 6:56 am

The exterior sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is displayed on a brick building, partially framed by green leaves.

Brattleboro hospital’s chief financial officer exits amid projected $14.5M shortfall

by Kevin O'Connor December 15, 2025, 9:55 amDecember 15, 2025, 11:41 am

Aerial view of a large brick institutional building with adjacent structure, surrounded by trees, open fields, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.

Vermont Catholic Church receives bankruptcy court’s OK to sell Rutland property

by Kevin O'Connor December 11, 2025, 10:00 amDecember 11, 2025, 10:00 am

A sign in the snow reads "We Stand With Ukraine" above a yellow and blue Ukrainian flag with a trident symbol, positioned in front of trees.

Vermonter killed while serving as medic in war-torn Ukraine

by Kevin O'Connor December 8, 2025, 11:53 amDecember 8, 2025, 12:03 pm

Brattleboro hospital projects $14.5M shortfall in current budget

by Kevin O'Connor December 4, 2025, 3:46 pmDecember 4, 2025, 3:47 pm

Two women decorate a large, detailed Victorian dollhouse on display in front of a window with buildings visible outside.

Want big holiday windows? In Brattleboro, the options are massively small.

by Kevin O'Connor November 30, 2025, 6:53 am