Erin Petenko, Author at VTDigger

A stack of Vermont Almanac books is displayed, with the cover featuring chickens gathered by a window overlooking a rural landscape.

Vermont Almanac, an annual compendium of Vermont life, is shutting down

by Erin Petenko September 11, 2026, 4:16 pmSeptember 11, 2026, 4:16 pm

A person pumps gas into a black SUV at a gas station; fuel prices are visible on a sign in the background.

A bump at the pump: Labor Day is on track to have the highest gas prices ever

by Erin Petenko September 4, 2026, 3:51 pmSeptember 4, 2026, 3:51 pm

A man in a suit speaks into a microphone at an indoor event, while someone in the foreground holds up a phone to take a photo or video.

More Vermonters are getting back their unclaimed property. Here’s how to find out if you have money waiting.

by Erin Petenko August 31, 2026, 4:46 pmAugust 31, 2026, 4:46 pm

A white GMT shuttle bus is parked by a sidewalk as people board near a modern brick and glass building on a sunny day.

Urban trees are often planted just to die. Montpelier wants to change that.

by Erin Petenko August 28, 2026, 6:45 pmAugust 28, 2026, 6:45 pm

A marching band member in a black and white uniform holds a saxophone and smiles. Others in similar attire are visible in the background. The scene is outdoors with grass and trees.

Are the kids all right? Mental health issues drop — but disparities remain.

by Erin Petenko and Olivia Gieger August 27, 2026, 4:16 pmAugust 27, 2026, 5:24 pm

Government & Politics

‘USPS isn’t delivering for Vermont’: Congressional delegation complains to postmaster general about mail issues

by Erin Petenko August 21, 2026, 1:56 pmAugust 21, 2026, 5:07 pm

A Burlington police cruiser on a street

1 dead in spate of violent incidents in Burlington

by Erin Petenko August 17, 2026, 5:00 pmAugust 17, 2026, 5:00 pm

A man holds a metal detector toward the camera in a wooded parking area with two cars visible in the background.

‘There it was’: Mike Baker jumps into lakes and digs through poison ivy for lost wedding rings and other precious things

by Erin Petenko August 16, 2026, 8:42 amAugust 14, 2026, 5:14 pm

Washington Central district vote opens new route to school closures

by Erin Petenko August 12, 2026, 5:08 pmAugust 12, 2026, 5:08 pm

A large sign outside a building announces an auction for 87 State Street, detailing auction date, building features, and a government website for more information.

Local development corporation wins bid for former Montpelier post office

by Erin Petenko August 6, 2026, 12:55 pmAugust 6, 2026, 2:59 pm

A person wearing glasses and plaid shirt holds a large tray while standing in a vegetable garden surrounded by green plants and trees.

Local property dispute lands tea farmer in hot water

by Erin Petenko August 2, 2026, 8:51 amAugust 3, 2026, 9:14 am

A brick building labeled "The University of Vermont Health Network Central Vermont Medical Center" stands behind a lawn, trees, and a parked silver car across the street.

Central Vermont Medical Center names new president

by Erin Petenko July 16, 2026, 5:11 pmJuly 16, 2026, 5:18 pm

Two people are donating blood, with needles in their arms, tubes attached, and hands squeezing rubber balls.

Vermont faces an emergency blood shortage from summer donation lull

by Erin Petenko July 16, 2026, 4:16 pmJuly 16, 2026, 5:21 pm

Heat index map for Vermont and surrounding areas on July 14, 2026, showing apparent temperatures from mid-80s to 105°F, with hottest areas in the west and south.

High temps and high winds: What to know about Vermont’s severe weather threat today

by Erin Petenko July 14, 2026, 1:36 pmJuly 14, 2026, 11:16 pm