About Noah Diedrich
Noah Diedrich is a senior history and English major interested in reporting on education. Noah's favorite food is barbecue chicken pizza.
Vermont could combat climate change … by hosting the Olympics
If Vermont ever pursued hosting the Games, it should partner up with its neighbors, said the comptroller of the 1980 Games in Lake Placid.
Bill on AI political ads passes into House, awakens First Amendment concerns
Most witnessed have supported the bill, but a few concerns have come up about free speech and news media’s liabilities.
Plan for early childhood ed licensing gets pushback from Agency of Education
Sen. Allison Clarkson, one of two lead sponsors, said licensure can provide consistency and professionalization, as well as increased wages.
Trio of online privacy bills see mixed success in Legislature
The bills focus on age-appropriate design, more guards on consumer data and stricter regulations for data brokers.
Proposed cut to universal free school meals prompts pushback from local food advocates
Gov. Phil Scott is setting his sights on programs where he believes the state can afford to cut costs.
Food dyes linked to unappetizing effects could be banned from school meals under this bill
The bill is modeled after California’s 2024 School Food Safety Act.
Vermont would take ‘first logical step’ with new AI bill, says secretary of state
“I don’t think it’s a partisan issue,” Copeland Hanzas said. “It’s really just to make sure that elections are honest and accurate and fair.”
‘Shock value’: Proposed school district size baffles local education officials statewide
As safeguards to ensure a degree of local input, Scott is calling for the creation of local school advisory councils, which his proposal states will “promote high levels of community engagement.”
Steampunks bustle to genre expo in Essex Junction
The third such expo hosted nearly 1,000 visitors to celebrate steampunk culture, said an organizer.
The halls of Proctor’s Wilson Castle are alive … with paranormal investigators
Hundreds of enthusiasts come every year in search of supernatural experiences.
Correctional survey shows mental struggles among staff, incarcerated people alike
“Prisons are the least transparent and most understudied public institutions in the country. So doing research inside prisons — people just don’t do it, and therefore they’re like these black boxes.”
Addison historic site notches 29th atlatl champs for Vermont Archeology Month
The ancient spear-throwing tool predates the bow and arrow and was used by Indigenous people all over the world for hunting. It lets someone launch the spear like a mini-catapult.
Main Street residents reckon with side effects of Winooski construction
The over $28 million project began in April and is slated to continue into 2026. Officials say it’s an investment for the city’s future.
In Charlotte, fencers find their Yoda in Viveka Fox
“She knows the sport intimately, she’s been doing it for I don’t even know how many years at this point, and she has a style that draws people in, gets them fencing quickly.”
Dueling eateries pop up on Main Street
The simultaneous eatery openings on Friday, March 22, set up something of a competition.
Greensboro residents defend local school on Town Meeting Day
Residents showed out to advocate for Lakeview Elementary, which may no longer be a school for much longer.
High costs of living and rising school budgets on Hardwick voter’s minds this Town Meeting Day
The town meeting moderator said this year’s meeting was cordial and those who held opposing views agreed to disagree.
Charlotte faces ‘unsustainable’ proposed homestead tax increases
One selectboard member said he thinks the rise in the tax rate will come as a real shock to Charlotters.