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Dam emergency preparedness bill keeps public safety in mind

A dam safety bill passed in the House Committee on Environment on Feb. 20.

By Kate Kampner

As winters get warmer, maple farmers are learning to adapt

Vermont bill would tighten privacy rules for genetic testing kit data

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Sit. Stay. Sip. Fundraiser combines two Vermont favorites: dogs and beer

By Alana Dutcher-Hirsch

Art runs in the family at Castleton’s Merwin Gallery

By Amanda Johnson

Brandon Relay for Life team receives national recognition

By Madelyn Nonni

🎧 South Burlington school leader announces snow days through parody songs

By Finn Hummel

Legislature

Immigrant students could gain more protections under new bill

Increased ICE presence has caused a ripple effect across the entire state, according to Winooski Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria.

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Environment

John Howe connects community, creativity and climate action in Charlotte

The Sustainable Charlotte coordinator reflects on the importance of local action in a small town

By Grace Delarosa

Arts

News

Bill would establish ‘Vermont Libraries Day’ in October

S.232 also aims to help libraries gain access to funding.

By Roxy Vanderhoff

Features

A shot at the pros

By Hannah Tatro

Corinth Studio offers a window into an artist’s life

By Amelia Cunningham

🎧 This Milton mechanic helps Vermonters learn how to take care of their cars

By Robin Olsen

🎧 Seniors learn to fly at the Silver Circus

By Foster Hunt

Community

Snowshoes, s’mores and connecting with nature at Wintervale 2026

By Siobhán Barber

A conversation with Hinesburg Town Clerk & Treasurer Heather Roberts

By Anna Gilmore

Social connection in a time of rampant isolation

By Isabelle Wightman

Caring for mind and body: A conversation with Cheyenne Dunnells

By Sadie Pickering

Winterfest brings frosty festivities to Rutland

By Sophia Cavalieri

Trillium Hill Farm grows veggies and community

By Maeve O’Neil

From frost to feast: Burlington’s winter farmers market builds community around local food

By Isabel Sykora

State

Faith Climate Action Day shortens the distance between science and religion at the State House

By Kate Kampner

VNA & Hospice celebrates 80 years of compassionate service

By Madelyn Nonni

Conservation

Environmental advocacy in today’s shifting climate

The executive director of VNRC discusses environmental policy and action in the wake of federal changes and extreme weather events

By Siobhán Barber

Education

VTSU professors engage in cannabis conversation following book release

Two VTSU professors sat down to discuss the changing attitudes toward cannabis and its uses.

By Madelyn Nonni

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