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Two longtime friends are swimming every lake and pond in Vermont together

Decades later, the BergCum Swim Club relives childhood memories.

By Lorry Martinez

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

A new Burlington film series pairs silent films with live music

By Grace Taylor

The Latest

New exhibit illuminates Winooski’s history of child labor

By Simone Traynor

Wheels meet rhythm at South Burlington skate jam

By Jackson Bartels

🎧Students bring energy and rhythm to Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival

By Emily Rodin

‘Lakebone’ takes root on Burlington’s Main Street

By Grace Taylor

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

Glyphosate use worries conservationists in Greensboro

Greensboro and other communities debate herbicide use on invasives.

By Lorry Martinez

Arts

News

Tuktu app aims to help Vermonters care for seniors

Tuktu, an app designed to connect seniors with local care providers, launched in Vermont earlier this year.

By Amanda Johnson

Features

Search and rescue dogs show skills at Philo Ridge Farm

By Maggie Dullea

Ephemeral wildflower walk brings Charlotte residents together

By Maggie Dullea

James Wolfe livens Rutland atmospheres with folk tunes

By Pearl Bellomo

A new community food garden takes root in Newbury

By Sadie Pickering

Community

Nonprofits combine research and legal expertise to protect Lake Champlain

By Oren Pinhasi and Indi Rose

A small effort makes a large impact for South Burlington’s senior citizens

By Greta McMullen

Local Mandarin teacher weaves music and language together

By Jinxi Lin

‘Cowman’ Woody Jackson exhibits at Vermont Law and Graduate School

By Pearl Bellomo

All Brains Belong brings neurodivergent Vermonters together

By Isabelle Wightman

Hinesburg community weighs pros and cons of proposed turf field

By Anna Gilmore

Musician Raphael Groten entertains and inspires through his lyrics

By Sophia Rosen

State

As feds become less reliable, Vermont aims to track its own greenhouse gas emissions

By Kate Kampner

Lieutenant governor candidate Molly Gray tours downtown Winooski, meets with community leaders

By Mollie Nicholson

Conservation

🎧 The birds are back in town: Vermonters celebrate wild turkey conservation efforts

Community members, government officials and conservation groups gathered to celebrate nearly 60 years of wild turkey restoration.

By Amelia Cunningham

Education

Lawmakers target technology safety in Vermont schools

Two bills could change the way electronics are used in schools

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Economy

Sarah Pelkey joins local chamber as director of economic development

After transitioning her post from Poultney to Rutland, one county native is looking forward to building community projects and giving back through her experience.

By Madelyn Nonni and Amanda Johnson