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A small grocery store named Pratt's Store with fresh meats, deli, groceries, and catering services. Several people and vehicles are in the parking lot. The store is located at an intersection with traffic lights.

As Vermont’s weather worsens, emergency communications aren’t reaching all of its rural residents

by Emma Malinak and Theo Wells-Spackman July 28, 2024, 7:49 am

Person in a plaid shirt and cap on a boat looking at two rowers on a calm lake surrounded by forest under a clear blue sky.

At a quiet Craftsbury pond, rowers become Olympians

by Emma Malinak July 26, 2024, 6:07 pmJuly 26, 2024, 6:08 pm

A man in a green shirt and crutches stands next to a large tree, looking up at its branches on a bright day.

As Vermont loses its ash trees, towns race to stop the beetle that’s the culprit

by Emma Malinak July 25, 2024, 7:12 amOctober 16, 2024, 4:34 pm

A teacher is reading a book to a group of young children seated on colorful mats in a classroom. The wall behind them features a calendar, alphabet chart, and various educational materials.

Vermont’s child care providers have new hope after Act 76, but worries remain

by Emma Malinak July 17, 2024, 8:06 am

Two men look down at the eroded banks of a river

Officials warn against excess dredging during flood recovery

by Emma Malinak July 16, 2024, 5:22 pmJuly 16, 2024, 5:22 pm

A cluttered outdoor area with piles of debris, a camper, a "Second Hand" sign, and a red dumpster. Trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

Washington County

Waterbury area residents cope with their ‘worst fear’ — another flood

by Emma Malinak July 15, 2024, 7:14 pmJuly 15, 2024, 7:14 pm

A group of people stands near a flooded street, observing the water covering the roadway. Several vehicles and houses are in the background, with overcast skies and greenery surrounding the area.

After ‘deeply retraumatizing’ floods in Vermont, state officials call for mental health awareness

by Emma Malinak July 13, 2024, 8:57 am

A forest with a flooding river running through it; the water is muddy and turbulent, surrounded by green trees.

Dry weekend expected in Vermont as rivers continue to recede

by Emma Malinak July 12, 2024, 12:44 pmJuly 12, 2024, 1:29 pm

A street is flooded with water, and a tow truck is assisting a white truck. A person stands in front of a building labeled "Wine," and a kayak is on the sidewalk.

Washington County

Flood recovery begins again in Waterbury

by Emma Malinak July 11, 2024, 1:35 pmJuly 11, 2024, 2:28 pm

A man wearing a camouflage jacket and hat places sandbags on a wooden pallet near orange caution cones in front of a black truck and store on a rainy day in a city setting.

Amid uncertainty about where floods could strike, towns prepare for the worst

by Emma Cotton, Ethan Weinstein, Emma Malinak, Corey McDonald, Erin Petenko, Shaun Robinson and Sarah Mearhoff July 10, 2024, 6:31 pmSeptember 12, 2024, 2:41 pm

A two-story building with white siding and green trim, identified as "Greensboro Town Offices" by a sign in the foreground. Several cars are parked to the left on a sunny day.

Amid a housing crisis, Greensboro proposes putting apartments in its town hall

by Emma Malinak July 9, 2024, 9:56 amJuly 9, 2024, 10:18 am

A group of children standing in a hallway.

Government & Politics

Payroll tax to fund child care subsidies will take effect July 1

by Emma Malinak June 27, 2024, 5:30 pmJuly 1, 2024, 10:05 am

Two men in outdoor clothing examine a large tree trunk with scientific instruments in a forest. One is kneeling next to the tree while the other stands nearby.

Shots for trees: Williston tries to stay one step ahead of invasive beetles

by Emma Malinak June 25, 2024, 5:20 pmJune 27, 2024, 4:48 pm

3 days after South Burlington chemical spill, cleanup continues

by Emma Malinak June 24, 2024, 5:48 pmJune 25, 2024, 12:06 pm