Life and culture coverage
VTDigger covers life in Vermont through reporting on the arts, history, cultural events and the stories of people across the state.
This section highlights features and reporting that explore the traditions, creativity and everyday experiences that shape Vermont communities.
Vermont Conversation: Who made the president a king?
“The Kingmakers” is a new podcast hosted by journalist David Sirota that looks at how the American system of checks and balances has been steadily undermined.
A transgender Vermont veteran is riding the gravel cycling circuit. Cue filmmaker.
The new documentary “Claim the Lane: Becoming Roxy,” set for its state festival debut this week, focuses on the humanity behind the headlines.
Young Writers Project: ‘Wild Things’
This week’s Young Writers Project (YWP) entry is “Wild Things” by Sela Morgenstein Fuerst, 13, of South Burlington. Photo is “On the Rock,” by Amelia Van Driesche, 19, of Burlington.
Some sugarmakers break records, though a range of results reported across Vermont
Sugarhouses are closing their doors for the season, and the state estimates farmers produced about 3 million gallons of maple syrup, more than half the country’s output.
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A teen bet he could run on a treadmill for 26 miles. Now he’s the youngest Vermonter in the Boston Marathon.
Zane White, 18, of Jericho didn’t know a spur-of-the-moment wager would springboard him into Monday’s race — and reap $15,000 for charity.
Vermont Conversation: One year after arrest, Mohsen Mahdawi refuses to be silent
When the Palestinian student activist walked out of federal detention in Vermont a year ago, he declared to President Trump: “I am not afraid of you.”
Young Writers Project: ‘The World Starts to Bud’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “The World Starts to Bud” by Kayleigh Briggs, 15, of Rutland. The photo is “Turning Life” by Bea Robinson, 15, of South Burlington.
Concert for a cause: Global ensemble’s debut concert to pave the way for more
Following a successful debut show, a local band of global musicians unveil plans to build bridges with their music in Vermont and beyond.
At trout season kickoff, fly fishers come out of hibernation to compete
In Vermont’s Otter Creek Classic’s 18-year history, only two people have clinched triple wins. Min Brown is one of them.
Young Writers Project: ‘Crossing Familiar Waters’
This week’s Young Writers Project entry is “Crossing Familiar Waters,” a painting and accompanying narrative by Abigail Balon, 15, of Panton. Abigail’s piece was the March winner of YWP’s Tomorrow Project monthly contests.
Cock-a-doodle-don’t? Vermont towns can’t agree on roosters.
“You can order someone with a barking dog to keep their dog inside. You can’t really order a rooster to be kept inside the home,” said Chip Sawyer, St. Albans planning director.
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