Community News Service » Vermont journalism from UVM & VTSU

` Community News Service » Vermont journalism from UVM & VTSU

Lawmakers debate whether including infant formula in public health bill is premature

A new bill aims to protect children from overexposure to heavy metals in foods, but debate over the inclusion of infant formula has taken the reins.

By Kate Kampner

Bill would open door to cannabis-friendly events

New bill designed to stop chronic absenteeism in schools passes the House

By Roxy Vanderhoff

The Latest

Lawmakers weigh increased insurance coverage for prosthetics

By Mona Abou

🎧 Vermont Arts Council offers new $10,000 Creation Grant for performing arts projects

By Leah Dillon

The Peck family legacy lives on at Hinesburg Community School

By Maeve O’Neil

Poultney’s Green Mountain Community School announces new director

By Amanda Johnson

Legislature

Energy coaching program passes in the Senate

The bill looks at how to make community-based energy education more accessible across all income levels

By Kate Kampner

Environment

🎧 Exhibition about human impact on environment opens at Burlington City Arts

New show explores contemporary art and the environment.

By Amelia Cunningham

Arts

News

As mayor, Tom Donahue wants to ‘get Rutland winning’

The former Rutland City alderman replaces Mike Doenges, who resigned midway through his two-year term.

By Gabby Blanchard

Features

Holding the line at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

By Alexa Gaskill

Get a grip: Cochran’s Ski Area fundraiser keeps Vermont skiing affordable

By Jessie Dorf

Reviving Randolph’s history museum

By Ella Sweby

Baseball coach reflects on two decades in the dugout

By Kyle Neece

Community

Finding community – and free stuff – in South Burlington’s ‘Buy Nothing’ group

By Greta McMullen

Rutland Neighbors ‘Sleep Out’ brings community together around homelessness

By Madelyn Nonni

🎧 Singing group for people with memory loss and their caregivers fosters connection, joy

By Sarah Bokelberg

Shelburne Farms visitors get a sweet taste of the season

By Emma Ricks

135 acres in Orwell to become forever wild

By Amanda Johnson

Poultney’s MapleFest celebrates a sweet season

By Amanda Johnson

A look at the forgotten ski slopes of Vermont

By Javi Huta

State

As revenue shrinks, Vermont’s public access stations are navigating an uncertain future

By Madelyn Nonni

Dam emergency preparedness bill keeps public safety in mind

By Kate Kampner

Conservation

🎧 Reading stories in the snow with Wildlife Tracking Club

Tracking is a way to read stories in the environment about animals and how they interact with the world.

By Ella Glass

Education

Two-year pilot program aims to support special education programs

S.233 could provide more resources for students with disabilities and their families

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Economy

A “dairy town” no more

It may be home to Ben & Jerry’s Factory Store, but Waterbury’s last three dairy farms were driven out of business. Their former owners struggle to let go.

By Sarah Andrews