Erin Petenko, Author at VTDigger

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Vermont has long treated air conditioning as optional. A warming climate could be changing that.

by Erin Petenko July 1, 2026, 5:13 pmJuly 2, 2026, 5:56 pm

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Lyme disease is on the rise in Vermont. Here’s how to protect yourself and still enjoy the outdoors

by Erin Petenko June 26, 2026, 4:17 pmJune 26, 2026, 4:18 pm

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Government & Politics

State and employees’ union butt heads over telework in Vermont’s highest court

by Erin Petenko June 18, 2026, 6:09 pmJune 18, 2026, 6:09 pm

A group of people gather around picnic tables with food and drinks on a sunny residential street, with houses and trees in the background.

Are Vermonters hungry for neighborhood connection?

by Erin Petenko June 15, 2026, 5:23 pmJune 16, 2026, 12:15 pm

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How Vermont is celebrating Pride Month — without the Pride Center

by Erin Petenko June 14, 2026, 8:28 amJune 12, 2026, 5:11 pm

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Montpelier’s former post office is up for auction this month. Its lead contender has doubts about the property’s condition.

by Erin Petenko June 8, 2026, 4:39 pmJune 8, 2026, 4:41 pm

A blue USPS mailbox stands outside the United States Post Office building in South Burlington, with collection times posted on the box.

South Burlington mail delivery woes are caused by short staffing, says Postal Service

by Erin Petenko May 18, 2026, 5:37 pmMay 22, 2026, 3:43 pm

A group of individuals are seated around a conference table in a meeting room. One man is speaking and gesturing with his hand, while others listen intently.

Government & Politics

Barre city manager resigns for role in South Burlington

by Erin Petenko May 14, 2026, 2:03 pmMay 14, 2026, 2:03 pm

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Barre’s proposed school district budget fails — again

by Erin Petenko May 13, 2026, 5:15 pmMay 14, 2026, 2:21 pm

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New community mental health center planned for Montpelier

by Erin Petenko May 11, 2026, 5:18 pmMay 11, 2026, 5:24 pm

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Government & Politics

Barre candidates weigh needs against tight city funds

by Erin Petenko May 8, 2026, 4:29 pmMay 8, 2026, 5:21 pm

A police officer in uniform shakes hands with a smiling woman holding papers and a book, while three other people stand and watch in the background of a community room.

Government & Politics

Former Northfield police chief sues town, alleging racial discrimination

by Auditi Guha and Erin Petenko May 5, 2026, 7:09 pmMay 6, 2026, 11:19 am

A close-up of a double-head parking meter labeled for a maximum of 2-hour parking, with ParkMobile payment information, outside a brick building.

The hidden fee spreading across Vermont parking meters

by Erin Petenko May 4, 2026, 7:00 amMay 1, 2026, 3:55 pm

A woman with disheveled hair sits in a room with gray walls and windows, wearing a green padded garment, resting her hands together in front of her face.

Mother charged with two murders heading back to Massachusetts

by Erin Petenko April 27, 2026, 4:32 pmApril 27, 2026, 4:32 pm