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Out of order: Monthslong elevator outage frustrates Waterbury renters

Property managers blame the elevator company, which has provided ever-shifting deadlines for when the equipment might be fixed.

By Otis Roessler

Vermont herbal sanctuary teaches land stewardship to generations to come

From the mountains to the desert: How Dug North’s Vermont upbringing prepared him for a grueling survival challenge

The Latest

Shelburne Farms and ‘I Am Vermont Too’ collaborate for new photo exhibit

By Emily Rodin

After three years of grant funds, the Burlington History & Culture Center prepares for the future

By Emily Rodin

Waterbury’s Not Quite Independence Day celebration meets ‘American Time Machine’

By Otis Roessler

Vermont Historical Society tells the story of the state through 50 artifacts

By Kyle Neece

Legislature

Solar grazing enters land use conversation in the State House

As discussions of land use persists, solar grazing promotes dual-use of space

By Kate Kampner

Environment

Foresters adapt as insects become driving force in tree mortality

A recent University of Vermont study found that natural causes, including invasive insects, are killing more trees than logging in the Northeast.

By Erika Tally

Arts

News

Lake Morey Summer Concert Series returns to Fairlee

Free performances will continue through August 27, drawing residents, visitors and vendors.

By Emily Rodin

Features

Montpelier native uses hometown influences in new film

By Isabelle Wightman

Vermont Renaissance Faire styles redefine tradition

By Grace Taylor

Vermont game stores build a community beyond the table

By Jackson Bartels

Fourth annual Rutland Pride Festival proves ‘you can’t have rainbows without rain’

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Community

Winooskians prepare to celebrate French Heritage Day

By Simone Traynor

Go Skate Day rolls into Waterbury Skatepark this Sunday

By Jackson Bartels

Green Mountain Books celebrates 50 years in Lyndonville

By Sam Stout

Plainfield Shakespeare festival opens season with ‘Hamlet’

By Isabelle Wightman

Black Vermonters celebrated in new South Burlington exhibit

By Emily Rodin

‘Lakebone’ takes root on Burlington’s Main Street

By Grace Taylor

Search and rescue dogs show skills at Philo Ridge Farm

By Maggie Dullea

State

Worsening tick activity may be new normal, state officials say

By Indi Rose

Vermont prepares for summer as climate change continues to strengthen extreme weather events

By Erika Tally

Conservation

Nonprofits combine research and legal expertise to protect Lake Champlain

Shoreline cleanups and policy reform have helped keep pollutants out of drinking water.

By Oren Pinhasi and Indi Rose

Education

Local Mandarin teacher weaves music and language together

Connor Lin Frost makes Mandarin approachable and engaging for people of all ages.

By Jinxi Lin

Economy

For these Burlington vintage dealers, selling clothes is a full-time job

A thriving vintage clothing culture in Burlington and beyond supports multiple small businesses.

By Otis Roessler