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Olivia Biondo’s Vermont Figure Drawing Collective Offers two-hour figure drawing sessions with a live model for $20

Winter does not stop visitors to Red Rocks Park

Returning for its fifth winter, Winter Lights is once again drawing crowds to Shelburne Museum with glowing displays and cold-weather cheer

Community lantern parade lights up Waterbury with art, music, and midwinter cheer.

Lee Bonamico and Maureen Morton seek to remind residents of a more vibrant time

BLUE BTV is giving residents up to $2,000 for rain gardens, permeable driveways and other fixes to reduce phosphorus flowing into Lake Champlain.

Volunteer-run Leashed Dog Tracking Service helps recover lost dying and dead animals

Vermont-born pro skater Chris Colbourn is carving a path in the art world, with gallery shows, brand collaboration, and a loyal following.

Vermont hawkwatch counting sites saw fewer numbers for the broad-winged hawk population this year.

BADC executive director gives an update on flood recovery projects

Protesters engaged in an hour-long meditative sit-in to condemn the deportation of Vermont residents

Castleton residents braved chilly temps on Dec. 6 to attend the annual “Christmas in Castleton” event that featured a parade with you know who in it.

Willa Govoni is a student at Saint Michael’s College. This article is published through a collaboration between The Winooski News and a journalism course at Saint Michael’s College. WINOOSKI — Before Maureen “Mo” Fitzgerald, 35, moved to Winooski from Portland, Oregon, the company she was working for closed.  “I knew I was going to go […]

The World Cow mural in Bristol is a tribute to the life of Lauris Chamberlain

Mobile app helps diners discover “far corners of the state”

Fifty cartoonists from across the country converged at the Fletcher Free Library Nov. 15

Students seek to address “a serious lack” of women’s history in the curriculum

Burlington has so much to offer. It is time students see it sooner.

Workshops at Brookside Primary School bring together artists, families, and first-time makers ahead of the December 6 celebration.

SabrinaJoy Milbury has led meditative drumming circles, called Moon Circles, for nearly two decades. But, she says, “It’s okay if you think this is a bunch of hooey.”

Colchester is a haven for manufactured housing in pricey Chittenden County

Local musicians share how Winooski has become a welcoming place to perform

Alkaline hydrolysis — a cremation process that dissolves body tissue in water and chemicals — has been introduced to Vermont as a greener afterlife alternative.

Q&A with Kristyn Achilich, director of the Saint Michael’s Leahy Institute for the Environment

Rutland High School graduate Joe Ferris was always into government and always overachieving – and now he’s the leader of a city.

Santa’s visit, sweet treats, and a cozy read-aloud drew neighbors together for a cherished annual tradition.

Beloved by students and neighbors alike, the retired teacher continues to share the joy of music from her home studio.

A conversation with Teage O’Connor

Volunteer-powered event is one of Waterbury’s largest

“Middle Eastern” dancers attempt to avoid appropriation and spread appreciation

Restrictions on development in certain forested areas spark controversy

Towns across Vermont move snow out of the way for people and traffic, but how do they deal with it when it really piles up?

What started as a childhood fascination for Cook has turned into a lifelong pursuit

After years of hardship, Alexander found home and harmony through street music and the community that embraced her.

Families, students and a turkey-suited runner took part in the race

Student Government Association approves club after initial denial and pressure from a club member’s parent.

A national shortage of officials threatens to interrupt games across at over 70 high schools in the Vermont Principals’ Association.

Brothers transform their family dairy into an organic distillery, crafting grain-to-glass whiskey on their Hardwick farm.

Urban trees bring benefits but face challenges in Burlington and Vermont as a whole

Grandson of the longtime owner of West Rutland’s iconic Mary’s Café keeps the business in the family.

New this year: model train, kids interactive station

Choral group preps for upcoming show

Women share their business journeys in Vermont

Peter Harrigan’s last production at Saint Michael’s College revisits the stories of New England’s mill workers.

The event, attended by about 70 people, took place at Saint Michael’s College.

“I am part of something that is mission-driven, and this sense of community is a really human thing to want,” Communications Director Paul Sarne said. 

Via Community News Service and VTSU-Castleton for the Mountain Times Eric Killorin, a Middlebury-based freelance photographer, is taking his craft to new heights by embracing AI technology and combining it with his own original pieces. He specializes in rural landscapes, vintage automobiles, portraits, and abandoned and environmental spaces. He uses a full-frame DSLR camera with […]

Traveling via bike — even in such unwelcoming conditions — can be a practical way to get outside while reducing emissions in the process, fans of year-round biking say.

Asian longhorned beetle, found in Massachusetts, not spotted here yet

Dee Christie is an artist and educator in Milton.

There’s no slowing down at 90 for Rutland resident Peter Chilos, who continues to work to make days easier and more fun for others.

Winooski Recreation and Parks aims to unite the community through restoring local parks

Ravi Venkataraman is steering Vermont’s most diverse city toward a future he envisions as “more sustainable, green, resilient, inclusive, just better connected”

After several weeks of searching, they found a 125-year-old farmhouse in Randolph that had enough space to convert into a bakery

The craft supply store opened in November, 2024, and functions similar to a standard thrift store, reusing donated materials.

Boys and girls teams both compete in the state championship

From Nov. 15-30, Vermont Fish and Wildlife will be collecting deer teeth from hunters to evaluate deer population management decisions.

Caring Canines Therapy Dogs of Southern Vermont visit locations across the region and will begin monthly sessions at the Fair Haven Free Library on Nov. 18.

“I just want to shout on every corner that this guy is a big deal.”

It’s part of a new civic education program led by the Office of the Vermont Secretary of State.

As a 40-year resident of Winooski, Linda Howe knows the ins and outs of the city and its people.

Q&A with Evelyn Monje, Thrive after-school’s program director

“Right now, we’re just trying to keep our head down and keep serving the community.”

A new wave of agritech tools — from maple monitors to virtual fences — is revolutionizing how small farms manage labor, costs, and climate challenges.

“The fire department is here for you. We are always there and willing and able to help.”

“I came up with the idea in 2007. I said, ‘Well, anybody that wants it can run with it.’ And they have.”

In a state with “more poets than cows,” A. Jay Dubberly seeks out voices that might otherwise get lost in the winding roads of Addison County.

Student musicians, singers, songwriters took the stage recently at Harwood Union High School

Director Shelly Hudson is also executive director at the 99-year-old camp for people with developmental disabilities

Janice Lange has been sailing for most of her life. She’s an 86-year-old athlete, coach and teacher, and she teaches sailing lessons on Lake Champlain.

19-year-old Abby Fisher and her service dog, Levi, go everywhere together. Including to national dock diving competitions.

The inaugural Vermont Circus Festival is happening in Brattleboro this week. It’s eight days of circus performances, workshops and community events hosted by the New England Center for Circus Arts.

Partizanfilm is a grassroots, member-run non-profit. And it’s opening a two-screen art-house cinema on College Street later this month.

A state official talks about Vermont’s waste management strategies

Ted Lawson has traveled the world and now directs ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Here’s what he’s learned

Families, students and local businesses came together for a festive evening to kick off Halloween.

Andrew Wyslotsky is a chef in Winooski and an avid fly fisherman. He started fly fishing in 2020, and it quickly became an essential part of his mental health.

Chepe Cuadra is an artist and a chef in St. Albans. For almost a decade, he’s been selling Nicaraguan and Spanish food at farmers markets across Vermont.

“It’s everyday people doing heroic things, just by organizing together and giving.”

Milton arborist Kris Dulmer keeps a lookout for healthy black ash trees. When he finds one, he volunteers to inject it with a dose of insecticide.

“It is so much more people-management than policy,” Kristine Lott said.

Aviation Director Nic Longo also took questions on F-35 noise, JetBlue service and more

Locals gathered in Lincoln Park to walk 1.5 miles and illuminate the night with luminarias.

The second-seeded Redhawks have their first post-season game this Saturday

Ben Musty, the owner of Tilted Hat Motorsports in Bradford, brings new life to old cars.

Impassioned locals joined communities across the country in a national day of action.

On exhibit at Vermont Law and Graduate School, Kent’s collection expresses concern for the environment with soft pastels.

Bin Force One is a new Rutland-based business that offers trash bin sanitization and exterior cleaning for homes and businesses.

Norbert Ender, an Austrian native, sees his recently opened vintage store as a community archive.

Tamara Mathieu spent 14 years in the Twelve Tribes. Now, the Swanton resident is using TikTok to talk about life inside the group — and life after.

The second “No Kings” rally in Burlington forgoes speakers to focus on the protestors themselves

State legislators and community members attended awards night featuring national guest speaker Erick Erickson

A Q&A with the waitress of 34 years.

The East Charlotte Tractor Parade rolled through town Sunday

Rooted in the Quaker values of collective decision-making and stewardship, the Burlington Friends Meeting House has grown into a hub for activism, interfaith collaboration, and community support.

Iri Sunj and the Vermont Patriots are changing the narrative in youth sports

Amid a statewide housing crisis, Hinesburg is making strides to build more affordable homes

Vintage Market Days at the fairgrounds in Rutland saw streams of people hoping for the rare find or unique items for their collections and homes.

Wildlife Day at the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center took place this year on Oct. 4 in Addison.

A writer, an artist and a musician describe their work

Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team tells cautionary tales ahead of dangerous winter season

The 16th annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival drew teams and spectators from across the country to witness custom-built trebuchets compete for distance

Winooski business owners and city workers weigh in on their experiences with the Main Street Revitalization Project that began in Spring 2024

Leaf Peepers races attract runners near and far

“Now look at it!”

Public brainstorming underway about improvements

How trail management is impacted by severe weather

Vermont’s iconic slate roofs are timeless and sustainable — but how do we protect them?

The Grammy-winning ’90s band Blues Traveler performed old hits, covers and new releases on Oct. 3

Co-Principal of Winooski Middle and High School Kate Grodin reflects on her path into education and what she hopes students carry with them after graduation

Rock of Ages gifted Shelburne Museum three Norman Rockwell paintings earlier this year, keeping the connection between the renowned artist and the Green Mountain state alive

From beer gardens to adaptive sports, Adam Matth works to increase participation at the South Burlington Recreation Department

Winooski held Youth Vendors Day Sept. 28, inviting young makers to sell their creations

New Italian restaurant in Rutland offers spins on old classics and is named after the owner’s grandmother’s hometown in Italy.

Arts events bring new life into the former campus

Dragonheart Vermont celebrated the pairing of paddling and rehabilitation from cancer at the 19th Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival this August.

Chef Adam Monette launched his French-inspired restaurant, Café Monette, in August.

“This event has been incredible, and it has served its time,” said executive director Dana Kaplan. “We are ready to pivot to what comes next.”

Waterbury artist creates mural off the beaten path

Growers gathered at Sam Mazza’s Farm last Saturday to see who had the biggest pumpkin.

Robert Nickelsberg is a celebrated photojournalist whose work has appeared in various national galleries and global publications.

Crowds visited the Fair Haven Green for fall foods and crafts on Sept. 20 despite fewer apple stands this year.

The sculpture, revealed on Sept. 19, is dedicated to local health care workers who responded to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Stowe Street Cafe and Bridgeside Books host performances and stories by local queens

Students and professors from two Vermont State University schools went to Canadian Arctic last spring to collect ice and snow samples for studies – including a search for microplastics.

International Day of Peace is right around the corner on Sept. 21, where people around the world take part in various activities and organize events centered on the theme of “peace”.

Noel Sinozich has big plans for the community art resource

A special kind of Pride celebration is happening in central Vermont

Many bakeries at Rutland’s fourth annual Whoopie Pie Festival were returning contestants for “best whoopie pie.”

Formerly a central industrial site, the land turned into what it is now —  abandoned.

For the businesses that remain open, many said they’ve had to shift their operations to keep up with the disruptions. 

“This is a moment for the labor movement to begin to flex its muscles,” said Ashley Smith, one of the event’s organizers.

“Everyone likes a big tree,” Arborist and Milton Tree Warden Kris Dulmer said.

Reliance on on-site septic and well water signifies that a place “is frozen in amber, ain’t nothing gonna happen here again, it is what it is, nothing’s gonna change,” said Chris Campany, executive director of the Windham County Regional Planning Commission.

By mid-afternoon, the festival was filled to the brim with cheese lovers lining up for sharp cheddars, soft bries and everything in between.

The biggest hurdle? Clearing passengers who board the train before they cross the border. 

Participants come from many backgrounds: some have just graduated high school, some have worked desk jobs and want to pivot to working with their hands and some are trying to get back into the workforce.

Vermont is aging and many operators are retiring. But even before this issue, there weren’t enough operators to go around. 

The city has allotted $50,000 to fund the early planning stages — collaborating with Drive Electric Vermont to identify crucial building spots and potential speed bumps in the future. 

Attendees gathered for the River of Light last Saturday to celebrate one of Vermont’s most important ecological resources.

The course was designed and created by a host of local artists.

For two decades, Camp Agape has supported kids and families impacted by parental incarceration.

The Clark Sawmill Dam collapsed during the flooding that hit Vermont in 2023, punctuating years of back-and-forths about its future. 

In May, the University of Vermont published research on a Monkton wildlife underpass that protects amphibians from vehicles. At the same time, a major crossing on Interstate-89 and Route 2 was retracted due to a lack of funding. 

“I like to think that, spiritually, if you wanna put it that way, that the Christmas trees know they’re being grown as Christmas trees. They’re happy with their fate. I’m good with that. And I always say, you cut it down – I’m gonna plant another, don’t worry,” said Steve Moffat of Moffat’s Tree Farm. 

“I remember sitting there thinking how big the world is and how small we are. I hear people say that all the time, but seeing that everything was down there, there’s so much more to Vermont and the world than what most people see,” said Cindy Griffith, club hiker and volunteer. 

Scientists say the fish are a reliable measure of lake and basin ecological health.

Community Supported Agriculture, also known as a CSA, has taken over the Vermont agriculture world. As farms deal with and adapt to climate change, their members are seeing how a warming world creeps onto their dinner plates.

Slow Birding, a meditative and insightful form of birding, is a new concept in Vermont and beyond. Birding enthusiast Bridget Butler has emerged as the reigning “Bird Diva.”

The Bobolink Project pays owners of fields, often farmers, to conduct bird-friendly practices. The birds get time and habitat to nest while the landowners get some compensation for letting them do so.

Swimming in natural waters, also known as open water swimming, has taken over the world recreationally and competitively. These Vermont swimmers talk about the serenity it brings them, but also how it empowers their connection to nature.

A St. Albans food digester that opened in May transforms organic waste into energy, fertilizer, and water. 

Activities in the park such as a live music series and a community garden are threatened by flood risk

“The first flush is the most concentrated pollution load, and over time, dripping oil in grease from cars, road grit, and leaf litter are all built up. This system is specifically created to treat that buildup,” said Patrick Hurley, the Project Manager at Memphremagog Watershed Association. 

The Bolton Babe Force, an all-female and nonbinary sports group, wrapped up their mountain biking camp this past July. 

“These young people could have jobs doing other things, but they’re choosing to work really hard and they’re choosing to come out here in the elements and spend their time doing manual physical labor that then makes a strong change in their state” said Devon Cooke, director of development and community at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. 

“One thing that I’d want to point out is the resiliency, the flexibility, the loyalty and passion that folks have in this industry. So many people have been in it for decades and we really believe in what we’re doing and making a difference in young people,” said American Camp Association New England Executive Director Michelle Rowcliffe. 

Branch out Burlington, a tree nursery located in the University of Vermont Horticulture Farm, has been providing trees to Vermont towns and organizations for nearly the last 30 years.

Here’s what gameday looked like beyond Virtue Field in a historic year for Vermont soccer. 

Vermont is not known for producing top-end baseball talent. But both hurlers know that playing for the hometown team can be especially meaningful on the Little Leaguers who sit in the stands. 

Now in its second year, the Green State Tattoo Convention drew dozens of artists from across the country and hundreds of potential clients. 

Even the pooches who didn’t win still wagged their tails and grinned ear to ear.

“Every single one of the games is so exciting — they take it right down to the end. You buy the whole seat, but you only use the edge.”

But there are ways to improve those roads that reduce pollution and strengthen against floods. 

The Telephone Gap Integrated Resource project had a historic level of public engagement, according to advocates, before it passed in June.

About 40 cheerleaders from across the county will come together in a few days to begin the new season.

“We are always looking for opportunities on the stream where we can feasibly drop wood,” said James King.

“They were lying on top of the hay bales staring up at the sky, watching for shooting stars.”

“From poetry, to movement, to film, to visual art, to music, the arts and storytelling are a way to deeply touch our, go into our psyche,” said Vermont painter Cameron Davis.

Quebec’s first case since 2015 was found just a mile across the border from a rabid raccoon in Highgate.

The Green River Reservoir State Park needed an alternative to a gas-powered boat. Park supporters gave them an electric canoe in order to maintain the land properly without causing a noise disturbance. 

“This spring, we collected 960 grams of seeds. That was mostly fluffy seeds, so that’s millions and millions of seeds,” said land steward Jess Colby. 

As plant species face population decline, herbalists teach foragers to be mindful of what they are taking

Many residents are familiar with recycling and composting — but one Vermont initiative focuses on making it easier to reuse.

The workout in 2024 and 2025 has since raised $10,000 each, thanks in large part to an anonymous match of the gym’s $5,000 goal.

“We want people to really just celebrate their local food system and come together to really recognize the strength of our community,” Development Director Melanie Guild said. 

In martial arts, battles are as much internal as they are external.

The storm rolled in during intermission at the noon performance.

According to Curt Lindberg, chair of the Waitsfield Conservation Commission, the project spans a cumulative 260 worksites across the region.

As an amateur team, the Lake Monsters have enjoyed a newfound flexibility to build rosters on the field that represent Vermont.

When Canada geese molt their flying feathers in the summer, scientists see a key window to study and track them.

Strong winds meant most flights were delayed or cancelled the first two days.

Community members share their concerns about water quality through state grants that could clean up waterways

A food-start up bill exempts home based food producers from requiring state food safety permits if they keep their sales under $30,000.

As ash trees in Vermont face extirpation by the invasive emerald ash borer, residents come together to recognize the trees’ ecological importance and cultural history.

Researchers have studied how greenspace influences human health. These forest bathing participants find benefit in surrounding themselves with nature.

Watching the cheddar cheese–making process is the centerpoint of Shelburne Farms’ “Sun to Cheese” tour, which opened May 10 and runs into October. 

“Most of our students have immigration backgrounds … and it has not been easy,” said Stevya Mukuzo, an outreach counselor and educator at Winooski High School.

Winooski has French bread and Quebecois roots — and now the taste of chicken banh mi from Vietnam, colorful weave-work crafted by Nepalese hands and Kenyan folk music. 

Part Emergency Communications drill and part informal competition, amateur radio Field Day encourages ham radio operators across the U.S. and Canada to test their equipment and skills.

Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state.

“Winooski’s the most diverse city in the state. We’re celebrating them. We’re celebrating the freedom and love that the community has for them,” said Craig Mitchell, one of the celebration’s lead organizers.

Le Bon GoûT —  French for “the good taste” — began as a hobby in Essiba’s kitchen during the Covid-19 pandemic.

If any damage is incurred to the town’s culverts before the new fiscal year, Charlotte will be able to cover the costs out of pocket, the road commissioner said.

More than 60 students at Brookside Primary participated in the annual live wax museum last Thursday.

Two wins and two sellouts marked this year’s women’s exhibition matches as a permanent team is in the works.

As a kid, Elena Gustavson would write letters for her mother, who was illiterate. Now, Gustavson hosts regular writing groups at her new stationary store, Magpie and Tiger.

“Operating a small business is like riding a roller coaster,” says owner Mike Proia.

The Ladies Social Group brings women across the country together for support and connection, especially for those navigating major life changes.

Jenny Grosvenor is writing an investigative memoir, called “Tell,” about priest abuse, loss by suicide, and learning to share the stories we often keep buried inside.

The organization brought together some 500 delegates this year for the event.

For the past five years, Emoji Nightmare has hosted drag and burlesque shows with all fat performers.

These Vermonters are making the outdoor recreation industry safer and more joyful for people of color.

The Tiny Acorn plans to close its doors on August 15.

A sound art portrait of Bekah Gordon, a farmer and teacher at Bread & Butter Farm in Shelburne.

Burlington doesn’t have a dedicated gay bar. Pop-up events like Dyke Night and Queer Country Line Dance fill that gap.

Do you know how to do a wheelie in a wheelchair? Mo does.

Check out our interactive map of the roughly 300 articles published by Community News Service for last year.

A corner kick zipped past the goal and landed for a close-range volley 74 minutes in, delivering the Green a 4–0 final.

Mary Bride has been a secretary at Mill River Union High School since 1989 and students and colleagues say she’s basically the glue of the school.

Palieri’s songs seem perfect for the protest line; like folk singers of the past, his pro-labor music works responds to a volatile political climate.

Amanda Wheeler hopes to show you don’t have to leave home to make an impact.

Ruth Stone House endures as a haven for writers and artists.

How community involvement helped Ava Nnochiri find her home

After 38 years, teacher Chris Costello is set to retire.

In a Vermont basement, a family tradition continues

Three Rutland area students are headed to Georgia next month to represent the area in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.

The story behind the clean-up

Simplicity, soil and sacredness at Green Mountain Monastery

What South Burlington’s Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan is trying to do

Chocolate is one of Vermont’s top food exports. But cacao doesn’t grow here — and climate change has been disrupting the global supply chain.

Fair Haven annual fund-raiser leads to Duncan the dog serving as pet mayor of the town.

“What can I do more?” Abe Rosenberg asks

The USPS delivers mail to everyone, regardless of location, at an affordable price. And many postal workers want to make sure it stays that way.

The Mill River marching band has a long history of excellence that current students and leaders are continuing.

Someone’s grandparents always seem to remember one, and sometimes you can still find the scuffs and scrapes of shoes and boots on the floors. But where’d those hoedowns go?

Most of the people who go to college in Vermont — 57 percent — leave the state after graduation. That’s more than any other state.

The Champlain Longboats program has been introducing students in Addison County to boat building for 25 years.

Vermont business owners and community members create opportunities for social spaces that aren’t centered around alcohol.

With post-flood renovations in the basement and upgrades to the theater’s upstairs, the Savoy crew is hitting back against the streaming surge. 

Much of Greenleaf’s musical identity is shaped by a reverence for the live, social energy of group improvisation.

Vermont State University adjunct professor Burnham Holmes is retiring after decades of inspiring students to learn to love writing.

Natalie Miller co-owns the Vermont Comedy Club and performs with a popular improv team.

The goats’ milk is creamed into an increasingly popular treat in the U.S., velvety caramel.

Walleye season started this month. Almost 5 million of the fish have been stocked in Vermont’s waters since 2009, the state says.

Lawmakers earlier this month listened to the report.

The state’s agriculture industries are paying close attention to prices on products they use.

Fleetwood goes by “‘Evie” among friends — but “DJ Goddess” when hosting her LGBTQ+-centric karaoke nights.

In Randolph and Rutland, bowling centers are keeping up the sport — and the camaraderie it inspires.

A House committee recently heard the introduction of seven new bills covering five topics legislators hope to tackle.

Pre-K students at the Tinmouth Mountain School are learning traditional lessons in outdoor, natural classrooms as part of the Mill River Unified Union School’s Trailhead Initiative.

Yellow buoys mark the wrecks’ locations, and divers can follow their lines down to submerged signage identifying each.

Artists across disciplines see their approaches as ways to rethink how materials are sourced, processed and consumed.

Voters will decide whether to provide $15,000.

As Winooski pushes forward with long-planned infrastructure upgrades, residents and businesses grapple with traffic detours and delays.

Sourdough, brown bread, Swedish bread, bread pudding and Irish soda bread all featured last Sunday at Winooski Rising.

Sister and brother restaurateurs just re-opened their business in the heart of Winooski.

Katharine Ogden uses what she learned as a competitive skier as a clinician and coach.

Under the bill, fathers in prison would be able to take parenting classes, visit with their children in a child-friendly space and talk to them via free video calls.