Life & Culture Archives - Page 2 of 262 - VTDigger

Two men indoors; one is seated in an armchair while the other stands beside him. A painting, a table with dried flowers, and a thermostat are visible in the background.

In Vermont prisons, religious volunteers provide support and hope

by Emma Green March 2, 2026, 6:05 am

A group of people stand in rows, facing forward with hands raised in prayer, inside a mosque with patterned green carpet and arched wooden beams.

Amid ICE enforcement fears, Ramadan binds local Muslims in solidarity, support

by Auditi Guha March 1, 2026, 6:53 am

Black and white sketches of two people labeled "Mrs. Ann E. Freebe" on the left and "John P. Phair" on the right, shown from the shoulders up.

Then Again: True crime in 1870s Rutland

by Mark Bushnell March 1, 2026, 6:49 amMarch 2, 2026, 8:25 am

Close-up of water droplets falling into a blue surface, creating circular ripples and splashes around the point of impact.

Young Writers Project: ‘Is Time a Concept?’

by Young Writers Project March 1, 2026, 6:46 am

Vermonter John Caldwell, father of US cross-country skiing, dies at age 97

by Kevin O'Connor February 27, 2026, 5:35 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 5:57 pm

An athlete in a white jacket and hat smiles with arms raised, holding a plush toy and wearing a silver medal, with a snowy landscape and Olympic symbols in the background.

Vermont Conversation: How Ben Ogden became the best men’s cross-country skier in US Olympic history

by David Goodman February 25, 2026, 4:55 pmFebruary 25, 2026, 5:05 pm

A person walks on a leaf-covered forest trail surrounded by tall trees on a sunny day.

Vermont Supreme Court sides with Tunbridge in longstanding trails case

by Valley News February 25, 2026, 10:57 amFebruary 25, 2026, 10:57 am

A skier in blue winter gear and a helmet holds skis and looks surprised or excited near an Olympic symbol backdrop.

For Vermont’s favorite Olympians, there’s no rest — nor revelry — for the weary

by Kevin O'Connor February 23, 2026, 11:14 amFebruary 23, 2026, 11:14 am

Pencil sketch of a large tree and a bench in the foreground, with tall buildings and grass depicted in the background.

Young Writers Project: ‘Dear New York City’

by Young Writers Project February 22, 2026, 5:00 am

Close-up of an older person’s hands knitting with red yarn, wearing a black and gray sweater with a visible engagement ring.

‘Craftivism’ makes a comeback as local knitters spin yarns about ICE resistance

by Shelburne News February 22, 2026, 5:00 am

A woman smiling and holding up a gold Olympic medal on a blue ribbon.

Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing

by Kevin O'Connor February 18, 2026, 9:32 amFebruary 18, 2026, 9:46 am

Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air

by Kevin O'Connor February 17, 2026, 6:20 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:39 pm

A ski jumper in mid-air next to a blue judge’s tower with spectators visible through windows.

Vermont’s sole Olympic-sized ski jump caps annual competition with a surprise

by Kevin O'Connor February 16, 2026, 12:19 pmFebruary 16, 2026, 12:19 pm