Sophia Keshmiri, Author at VTDigger

People in inflatable dinosaur costumes hold protest signs on a grassy area in front of a white-domed government building.

Government & Politics

PHOTOS: Vermonters protest Trump with costumes and slogans

by Glenn Russell, Sophia Keshmiri and VTD Staff October 18, 2025, 8:51 pmOctober 18, 2025, 8:51 pm

A large crowd gathers with signs in front of a white-domed government building surrounded by trees in autumn.

Government & Politics

Thousands of Vermonters turn out for second round of ‘No Kings’ rallies across the state

by Theo Wells-Spackman, Auditi Guha, Kevin O'Connor and Sophia Keshmiri October 18, 2025, 5:51 pmNovember 6, 2025, 8:48 am

A dozen-plus cyclists stand with their bikes.

Cycling nonprofit works to make the sport more accessible for LGBTQ+ Vermonters

by Sophia Keshmiri May 28, 2024, 6:01 amMay 28, 2024, 3:56 pm

A snapping turtle in gravel and dirt next to grass.

‘They know where they’re going’: Watch out for turtles on the roadways

by Sophia Keshmiri May 13, 2024, 5:49 pmMay 13, 2024, 5:49 pm

Tents, sleeping bags and other items on a grassy area

After reaching agreement with Middlebury College, student protesters take down encampment

by Sophia Keshmiri May 6, 2024, 4:30 pmMay 6, 2024, 4:46 pm

A white tent and surrounding area are filled with signs including “FREE PALESTINE”, and “UVM Admin Support Genocide Do You?”. Banners and posters are displayed as people walk and cycle by.

UVM discloses investments as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campus

by Corey McDonald and Sophia Keshmiri May 1, 2024, 1:22 pmMay 2, 2024, 6:04 pm

A sign reads, "Keep talking about Palestine," next to a cluster of tents

Pro-Palestinian protest encampments spring up at the University of Vermont, Middlebury College

by Peter D'Auria and Sophia Keshmiri April 28, 2024, 11:33 pmNovember 5, 2024, 11:30 am

A bright yellow sunflower in a field of sunflowers.

Marshfield couple in 3rd year of spreading sunflower seeds for Ukraine

by Sophia Keshmiri April 21, 2024, 6:01 amApril 23, 2024, 8:56 am

Vermont car crash fatalities begin to tick down after 10-year peak

by Sophia Keshmiri April 16, 2024, 4:26 pmApril 16, 2024, 4:27 pm

Middlebury scientists revel in their first total solar eclipse

by Sophia Keshmiri April 8, 2024, 5:49 pmApril 12, 2024, 1:02 pm

Outdoor community event on a sunny day with people gathered on a grassy area near buildings.

‘Why not’: With dog in tow, Williamstown father and son seek out eclipse

by Sophia Keshmiri April 8, 2024, 2:45 pmApril 8, 2024, 2:52 pm

A person holds eclipse glasses up to a sunny sky.

Vermont eclipse forecast: Sunshine and clear skies still predicted for Monday

by Sophia Keshmiri April 5, 2024, 5:04 pmApril 5, 2024, 7:00 pm

A snowplow clearing a snow-covered road flanked by trees with heavy snowfall.

More than 5,800 Vermonters without power Friday afternoon following snowstorm

by Sophia Keshmiri April 5, 2024, 12:26 pmApril 5, 2024, 5:21 pm

Concrete dam surrounded by foliage with water retention on one side.

Utility seeks to surrender license to operate Green River Reservoir hydroelectric facility

by Sophia Keshmiri April 1, 2024, 10:17 pmOctober 15, 2024, 1:37 am