K. Fiegenbaum, Author at VTDigger

Red brick building with white trim, porch, and wheelchair ramp; several cars parked in front; sign reads “Welcome Center.” Blue sky and greenery visible.

Caledonia County

St. Johnsbury community works to combat surge in ‘bad behavior’ downtown

by K. Fiegenbaum September 7, 2026, 8:31 amSeptember 7, 2026, 7:06 am

A person walks by a chain-link fence on a city sidewalk, with historical buildings in the background.

Long-vacant ‘pit’ in downtown Newport nears new chapter with purchase plan

by K. Fiegenbaum and Alan J. Keays August 13, 2026, 6:03 pmAugust 13, 2026, 6:03 pm

Two people stand and smile near shelves of fresh produce and bread in a grocery store with a “Produce” sign overhead.

‘I want to own a grocery store & café with my friends’: Food co-op initiative launches in downtown Newport

by K. Fiegenbaum August 9, 2026, 8:41 amAugust 7, 2026, 6:03 pm

A black bear sits on a green dumpster with trash, surrounded by greenery and trees in the background.

‘The worst possible catch-22’: Fish and Wildlife struggles to combat bear rumors

by K. Fiegenbaum July 26, 2026, 6:45 amJuly 24, 2026, 6:41 pm

A winding river flows through a dense green forest, surrounding a small sandy patch and dark swirling water, viewed from above.

‘Vermont that still feels wild’: 3 waterways proposed for the ‘National Park System for rivers’

by K. Fiegenbaum June 22, 2026, 6:44 pmJune 23, 2026, 12:36 pm

A small rural village with white houses, a church with a steeple, and red barns, surrounded by rolling hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Peacham preemptively transferring ownership of its school building to town

by K. Fiegenbaum June 1, 2026, 6:49 pmJune 2, 2026, 12:13 pm

A historic red brick building with a central tower, arched entrance, portraits on one wall, and a sign reading "Fairbanks" on the lawn. An American flag stands in front.

Vermont cultural institutions optimistic about the future of federal funding following court cases

by K. Fiegenbaum May 10, 2026, 8:15 amMay 8, 2026, 5:02 pm

A snow-covered path through leafless trees is lined with yellow markers and signs indicating local snowmobile use only and speed limits.

Snowmobilers and pedestrian users clashed this past winter over use of Newport’s rail trail

by K. Fiegenbaum April 21, 2026, 5:55 pmJuly 22, 2026, 3:42 pm

Aerial view of a small rural town with white houses, green trees, and distant hills under a clear sky.

Community land trust exploring the acquisition of Sterling College campus

by K. Fiegenbaum February 25, 2026, 4:24 pmFebruary 25, 2026, 4:24 pm

Orleans County town fights industrial solar project

by K. Fiegenbaum February 9, 2026, 6:55 amFebruary 20, 2026, 3:10 pm

Keep rural Vermont stories in the spotlight

by K. Fiegenbaum and VTDigger Member Team December 20, 2025, 1:00 pmDecember 21, 2025, 5:28 pm

A person rock climbing on a cliff with a scenic view of a forested valley and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Vermont’s ‘crack climbing mecca’ deep in the Northeast Kingdom gains popularity

by K. Fiegenbaum December 7, 2025, 6:56 amDecember 5, 2025, 4:28 pm

A woman stands at the entrance of a partially renovated room with painting supplies, drop cloths, and unfinished shelving visible inside.

Caledonia County

Hardwick community nonprofit moving ‘living room on Main Street’ across the road

by K. Fiegenbaum November 3, 2025, 6:57 amNovember 3, 2025, 9:33 am

A woman wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt stands outdoors, pointing toward a house in the background surrounded by trees and greenery.

Gilman grapples with its identity as rail is poised to return

by K. Fiegenbaum October 12, 2025, 6:58 amOctober 14, 2025, 11:21 am