Will Vermont history repeat itself with another November nail-biter?
Gov. Phil Scott may be facing a close electoral contest, but his four living predecessors — Madeleine Kunin, Howard Dean, Jim Douglas and Peter Shumlin — each had their own down-to-the-wire votes.
Barre arena no longer on thin ice thanks to volunteers
Local contractors, including 14 plumbers, and businesses donated 160 hours of labor to fix the arena’s broken pipes, allowing it to open on time.
Upper Valley’s member-owned co-op battles rising food prices
The grocery cooperative is struggling to stick to its roots and keep prices affordable.
The saga of a sweet turnip
The Gilfeather Turnip Festival is one of many Vermont fall festivals that draw visitors and celebrate communities’ unique legacies.
Community nurse programs are getting a lot of airtime this election. Here’s how they work.
The nurses can’t provide hands-on care or bill an insurer but instead offer a broader, holistic suite of support.
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‘Anti-homelessness landscaping’ in Middlebury raises questions over approaches to rural encampments
As winter approaches and debates rage in Montpelier over Vermont’s approach to homelessness, the small municipality faces a difficult balance between the competing needs of its constituents.
Vermont Conversation: ‘We can’t solve our problems with the same thinking that created them.’ Amanda Janoo would ‘lead a different way.’
With artificial intelligence, climate change, fiscal strain and democratic instability converging, Janoo said Vermont should seek to shape events rather than simply endure them.
Turning tragedy into baskets: One partnership brings conservation and craft together
The emerald ash borer, an insect from Asia that is present in every county in Vermont, will likely kill the vast majority of ash trees in the state. But, one community workshop is hoping to preserve some of what’s left.
Journalism Club to discuss Vermont election coverage on Nov. 5 in Williston
The event will be moderated by Boston Globe reporter Paul Heintz and feature VTDigger’s Shaun Robinson.
Pranks, parties and prognostication: The history of Halloween in Vermont
A new paper published by the Vermont Historical Society documents how people celebrated the spooky season between 1870 and 1940.
High schoolers start podcast to center young transgender Vermonters
The podcast’s first episode advocates for trans youth to be included in crafting state policy amid nationwide threats against trans rights.
Opinion
Commentaries and letters to the editor written by community members and regular contributors.
Data centers need guardrails now
Without firm rules, data centers could drive new fossil-fuel development and pass the costs to Vermont families.
Tax the rich to spare the rest of us
Making the wealthiest filers pay more could wipe out state income tax for nearly all Vermonters.
Let the wealthy help keep Vermont rural
People who move to Vermont for its rural character have good reason to help pay to protect it.
Soaring diesel prices are pushing Vermont loggers to the brink
Fuel cost increases could finish off an industry already reeling from mill closures, flat wood prices and rising equipment costs.
Voter voices from Milton’s Bombardier Park
Parkgoers enjoying a sunny afternoon in Milton shared their thoughts on the upcoming Nov. 3 election.
Bennington Battle Monument dig reveals possible historic tavern, artifacts
Historic site opened for tours revealing near-surface foundations, artifacts and structure that may have served the historic tavern brewery.
Vermont to receive $4.5M settlement from General Motors following data privacy investigation
“GM collected data from tens of thousands of Vermonters and sold that data to insurance companies and data brokers without obtaining consent from drivers,” said Vermont’s attorney general Thursday.
Voter voices from Rutland’s downtown Walmart plaza
While some Rutland County residents favor the recognizable face in the gubernatorial race, other voters think it’s time for something different.
Obituaries
Death notices and celebrations of life.
November brings an end to foliage season — but it’s not winter yet
Another sunny weekend is ahead across Vermont just in time for Halloween.
