Commentary | Gish: Telephone Gap decision serves Trump’s agenda, shortchanges the public good

I first visited the Telephone Gap area of the Green Mountain National Forest as a middle schooler, following a stretch of the Long Trail on an overnight trip with my dad in the dead of a nearly snowless winter. Corridors of big, mature trees...

Thiess inks $2.3bn contract extension at Lake Vermont

Image: Thiess. Thiess has secured a $2.3 billion contract extension at the Lake Vermont coal mine in Queensland, spanning until June 2028. Located 20km north of Dysart in the Bowen Basin, Lake Vermont is an open cut mine owned by Jellinbah Group...

Ethan Allen expects no ‘significant delays in production’ following major blaze

Fire crews respond to a multi-alarm fire at the Ethan Allen factory in Beecher Falls on Monday, June 23. Photo via the Brighton Fire Department The Ethan Allen lumber plant in Canaan was back operating in a limited capacity Tuesday after a major...

Vermont video production students to compete in national competition

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) - It’s showtime for aspiring producers, directors, and actors at the River Valley Tech Center in Springfield. Video production students at the center get hands-on access to top-of-the-line video and audio tools to craft a...

Thiess wins $2.3bn contract extension at Lake Vermont

Thiess has secured a $2.3 billion contract extension to provide mining services at Jellinbah Group’s Lake Vermont coal mine, 25km north-east of Dysart. The agreement replaces Thiess’ existing contract, due to expire in 2026, and includes an...

The US Military Emits More CO2 Than Sweden. But A Slight Budget Cut Could Have an Oversized Positive Effect

When it comes to climate change impact, few institutions have cast a longer and heavier shadow than the United States military. Its footprint extends far beyond geopolitical frontiers, reaching into the very atmosphere that sustains us. Now, a new...

Vermont video production students to compete in national competition

Farmers market price reports now available

MONTPELIER -- What are farmers market prices like lately? What is the minimum price for a pound of carrots? How do prices compare to last week? How about a year ago? Answers to those questions and more are now available online. In partnership with...

Court offers no relief for Vermont EV funding freeze

An electric vehicle plugged into a fast charger in Rutland on Feb. 17, 2022. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Federal funds to build out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Vermont are still on hold after a Tuesday federal court ruling...

Coming to America, No. 2: John and Theresa (Vajda) Kallen of Proctor and Florence, Vermont

By MICHAEL F. DWYER The nucleus of this story started in my classroom at Otter Valley sixteen years ago. Steven Kallen was looking at a calendar near my desk that featured a photo of Proctor’s marble bridge. He said, “My great-grandfather worked...

Vermont faces stretch of high heat and thunderstorms

Image via the National Weather Service Vermont is in for a stretch of intense summer weather, with forecasters warning of heat, humidity and potential thunderstorms. The National Weather Service is expecting potentially hazardous weather for the...

Months-long construction set to start on Georgia bridge

GEORGIA – A main bridge between Georgia’s center and east side will be under construction for two months this summer. Starting June 30, Highbridge between Route 104A and Georgia Mountain Road will be closed off entirely to all traffic as repairs...

Council launches wood industry internship program

MONTPELIER -- The Vermont Wood Works Council (VWWC) announced the launch of its new Internship Program, a hands-on initiative designed to connect emerging woodworkers with professional makers, manufacturers, and artisans across the state. This...

Vermont Supreme Court greenlights Hartland farm store project

HARTLAND — Vermont’s highest court ruled in favor of a farm store planned on Route 5 near the Interstate 91 interchange, paving the way for the project to move forward. In a split June 13 ruling, the Vermont Supreme Court rejected an appeal from...

Vermont law forces communities to address derelict dams

JERICHO, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont’s recent experience with severe summer storms has brought new attention to the state’s hundreds of old dams. Their regulation and potential removal could play an important role in flood mitigation. Now, a new law is...

Commentary | Rep. Sandra Pinsonault: Why GOP gains in Vermont mean real progress

The 2025 legislative session has come to a dramatic close, and for the first time in years, Vermonters felt the seismic shift in the balance of voices and ideas in the legislature. After nearly two decades of one-party control in Montpelier, the...

When Did Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney Meet? Inside Their Private Relationship

In Hollywood relationships, where celebrity romances often play out in tabloid headlines and social media posts, Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney have carved out something refreshingly different. Their love story began in 2018 when the Academy...

AOT reports this week’s road construction

This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on local state highways and interstates for the week of June 23. For a full statewide list of construction this week visit: vtrans.vermont.gov. I-89 Royalton...

Still waters and secret songs

By Merisa Sherman It’s a few hours before sunset, and the boat launch is busy. Fishermen are loading up their boats to make the last few casts while most paddlers are making their way back to the car after a beautiful day on the water. The Sunday...

Vermont outdoor company Orvis to cut 4% of its workforce, citing tariff woes

Vermont business leaders gathered Wednesday, May 28, with U.S. Sen. Peter Welch in Manchester at the Orvis rod shop and factory. Photo by Greta Solsa/VTDigger The Vermont-based outdoor gear and apparel company Orvis plans to lay off 4% of its...