Kevin O'Connor, Author at VTDigger - Page 9 of 79

A man in a cap and glasses holds a football and a book titled "Maple Mayberries" on a football field with bleachers in the background.

After a half-century on the sidelines, a Vermont sportswriter finds himself in the spotlight

by Kevin O'Connor August 2, 2024, 7:52 amAugust 2, 2024, 10:59 am

How to fund state coffers? Brattleboro House primary draws interest with a taxing debate.

by Kevin O'Connor July 31, 2024, 7:53 amJuly 31, 2024, 4:24 pm

Tracy Shriver

Windham County’s longtime state’s attorney retires on short notice

by Kevin O'Connor July 29, 2024, 6:23 pmJuly 29, 2024, 7:17 pm

A rugby player in a white jersey runs with the ball as a player in a red jersey attempts to tackle her on a field. Referees and empty stadium seats are visible in the background.

From ‘Verd Mont’ to Paris: Green Mountain athletes set for Olympics

by Kevin O'Connor July 23, 2024, 7:53 amJuly 24, 2024, 10:04 am

Amid a flood of bad news, a 90-year-old Vermonter finds reason to sing

by Kevin O'Connor July 21, 2024, 8:37 amJuly 21, 2024, 8:37 am

Ex-state trooper receives 30 days in prison for sexual conduct with a child

by Kevin O'Connor July 17, 2024, 6:04 pmJuly 17, 2024, 6:04 pm

A priest in white robes stands at the front of a church, speaking to the congregation. Banners and flower arrangements are visible in the background.

Vermont’s new Catholic bishop faces a litany of challenges

by Kevin O'Connor July 14, 2024, 8:06 amJuly 14, 2024, 2:21 pm

An older man with glasses and a black hat stands by a window with lace curtains, wearing headphones around his neck and a brown puffer vest.

Did Ethan Allen cross paths with the nation’s first known Black poet? Jay Craven has reason to think so.

by Kevin O'Connor July 8, 2024, 4:00 pmJuly 8, 2024, 4:01 pm

A woman and a man, both smiling, stand in a kitchen. They are in front of metal shelves filled with various pots, pans, and kitchen equipment. The man is wearing a chef's uniform.

A Ludlow couple’s flood story became national news. A year later, it has a happy ending.

by Kevin O'Connor July 8, 2024, 8:03 am

A large American flag is draped over the side of a weathered wooden barn with a rusted metal roof, surrounded by green foliage.

Vermont to go ‘Fourth’ with a long weekend of pyrotechnics and parades

by Kevin O'Connor July 2, 2024, 7:58 am

A gif of a flooded small town's downtown area.

Vermont flood anniversaries once brought revelry and relief. This summer will be different.

by Kevin O'Connor June 26, 2024, 6:08 amJuly 2, 2024, 8:52 am

Row of gray shingled buildings with white-trimmed windows. A hanging clock sign protrudes from one building. A sign reading "Gray Lanes" is visible. Trees are in the background.

Once a workplace for immigrants, historic Brattleboro factory may house refugees

by Kevin O'Connor June 24, 2024, 4:25 pmJune 24, 2024, 5:19 pm

A black and white newspaper shows children being removed from homes by authorities on June 23, 1984. The headline states, "Judge seizes 112 children," as part of a court ruling.

40 years later, Island Pond has little interest in revisiting its historic raid

by Kevin O'Connor June 21, 2024, 8:04 am

A person wearing a period costume holds a large book on a stage. Silhouettes of other individuals in similar costumes are visible in the background.

Broadway musical creator born and raised in Vermont wins 2 Tony Awards

by Kevin O'Connor June 17, 2024, 10:39 amJune 17, 2024, 1:29 pm