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Worsening tick activity may be new normal, state officials say

Experts attribute the growth of tick-related illnesses to climate change and more frequent tick-human contact.

By Indi Rose

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

By Roxy Vanderhoff

New gothic horror novel plays with sonnet structure

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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

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

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

Experts weigh in on what may be in store for this summer.

By Erika Tally

Arts

News

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

Almost 1,000 middle and high school students from across Vermont and New York take part in the annual event.

By Emily Rodin

Features

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

By Otis Roessler

A new Burlington film series pairs silent films with live music

By Grace Taylor

Wheels meet rhythm at South Burlington skate jam

By Jackson Bartels

Search and rescue dogs show skills at Philo Ridge Farm

By Maggie Dullea

Community

‘Lakebone’ takes root on Burlington’s Main Street

By Grace Taylor

Ephemeral wildflower walk brings Charlotte residents together

By Maggie Dullea

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

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