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Dixie Mining got it wrong. This is a story of Willis Mountain

Dixie Mining got it wrong. This is a story of Willis Mountain

Published 3:39 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 Editor’s note: Jim Harris is back with another column, this time focusing on his experiences with Willis Mountain through the years. You can read more of his columns by clicking here. Now that I’m 82 years...

Vermont leads the country in maple production for third year in a row

Vermont leads the country in maple production for third year in a row

For the third year in a row, Vermont is the top maple producer in the country, according to national data.The USDA reported on Thursday that Vermonters produced 3.06 million gallons of maple, making them the #1 producer of the sweet syrup in 2025....

Vermont again leads nation in maple syrup production

Vermont again leads nation in maple syrup production

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - New numbers show Vermont continues to lead the nation in maple syrup production. More than 3 million gallons of the sweet stuff were made in Vermont in 2025, which state agriculture officials say it about on par with the...

Vermont produced 3 million gallons of maple syrup this season

Vermont produced 3 million gallons of maple syrup this season

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Thursday that Vermont’s maple syrup production totaled 3.06 million gallons in its third-most-productive year ever. Vermont has produced more than half the nation’s maple...

Vermont Salt Cave in Montgomery expands wellness offerings

Vermont Salt Cave in Montgomery expands wellness offerings

MONTGOMERY — While many Vermont barns are sites of hard work, one tucked off the main street in Montgomery is an oasis of relaxation. The Vermont Salt Cave is a one-stop wellness retreat, complete with massage, foot soaks, Reiki and — as its name...

Renaud Brothers Construction, Valley Crane Service acquired by employee-owned company

Renaud Brothers Construction, Valley Crane Service acquired by employee-owned company

VERNON — All of the workers at Renaud Brothers Construction and Valley Crane Service are staying on after the local companies were acquired by employee-owned Neil H. Daniels Inc. Discussions between an estimator at Neil H. Daniels and Mike Renaud...

CVU alumni dominates for Vermont Mountaineers

CVU alumni dominates for Vermont Mountaineers

A REAL TREAT OF SUMMER IS SEEING THE LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS RETURN... AND A NAME YOU'RE GOING TO WANT TO REMEMBER.. WAS BACK.. AND PITCHING IN THE CAPITAL CITY TONIGHT! OLIVER PUDVAR IS ON THE HILL.. AND LOOKING TO BUILD ON A CAREER SEASON FROM...

A Taste of Vermont, Straight from The Apple Barn

A Taste of Vermont, Straight from The Apple Barn

When someone says “Vermont,” the Apple Barn might be exactly the image that comes to mind: a bright red barn on the side of a small state highway with the scent of warm cider doughnuts drifting out the doors and picnic tables waiting out front....

CPI Production Brings Acclaimed Drama To Oil City Stage This Weekend

CPI Production Brings Acclaimed Drama To Oil City Stage This Weekend

Image courtesy of Community Playhouse. OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Community Playhouse, Inc. will open its latest production, Annie Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation,” this weekend at the Oil City Moose Lodge 78 on Halyday Run Road. The production...

Vermont lawmakers question slow rollout of speed cameras for work zones

Vermont lawmakers question slow rollout of speed cameras for work zones

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont lawmakers are questioning the slow rollout of a pilot project to install speed cameras in work zones. The law approved last year was prompted, in part, after a construction flagger was struck and killed on the job....

These sleek, sustainable homes are breaking the stereotype for prefab construction

These sleek, sustainable homes are breaking the stereotype for prefab construction

By Ella Nilsen, Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent SOUTHERN MAINE (CNN) — Colin Goodson knows more about energy than most people. The tall, bearded Mainer is an engineer on an offshore oil drilling ship in the Gulf of Mexico. But when it...

These sleek, sustainable homes are breaking the stereotype for prefab construction

These sleek, sustainable homes are breaking the stereotype for prefab construction

By Ella Nilsen, Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent SOUTHERN MAINE (CNN) — Colin Goodson knows more about energy than most people. The tall, bearded Mainer is an engineer on an offshore oil drilling ship in the Gulf of Mexico. But when it...

Vermont’s ski areas boast growth with 4.16 million skier visits for 2024-25

Vermont’s ski areas boast growth with 4.16 million skier visits for 2024-25

Vermont’s Alpine and cross-country ski areas joined industry partners, supporters, and friends at Ski Vermont’s 56th annual meeting at Sugarbush Resort, June 4-5, recapping a season of continued growth despite challenges. Vermont’s Alpine ski...

Vermont joins multistate lawsuit to protect 23andMe users’ private genetic information

Vermont joins multistate lawsuit to protect 23andMe users’ private genetic information

Charity Clark at a press conference in Winooski on May 16, 2022. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Vermont has joined 27 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit aimed at blocking the recently bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe’s...

Ascutney Mountain Audubon Scholarship 2025

Ascutney Mountain Audubon Scholarship 2025

Isabel Cellini. Photo provided REGION – Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society (AMAS) has selected Isabel Cellini, of Pomfret, Vt., as the winner of its 2025 scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who lives...

This surprising state just ranked No. 1 for summer road trips

This surprising state just ranked No. 1 for summer road trips

When it comes to epic summer road trips, most people think of California’s coastline or the wide-open highways of Texas. But the top spot for summer road trips this year? It’s Minnesota. According to WalletHub’s latest ranking, Minnesota edged out...

Vermonters asked us to tackle the real cost drivers to the property tax — and we did

Vermonters asked us to tackle the real cost drivers to the property tax — and we did

By Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale Editor’s note: This commentary is by Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast. She is the Vermont Senate majority leader and a member of the Senate Economic Development and Education Committees. She lives in...

Was the No Kings Day protest against Donald Trump the biggest in Vermont history?

Was the No Kings Day protest against Donald Trump the biggest in Vermont history?

Thousands of demonstrators gather for a “No Kings” protest rally in Burlington on Saturday, June 14. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger An estimated 42,000 Vermonters attended last weekend’s No Kings Day protests, organizers said, making it one of...

'Appreciate It. Now, Please Vote Dem!': Vermont Renames Street to Honor Neighbors, But Canadians Aren't Buying It

'Appreciate It. Now, Please Vote Dem!': Vermont Renames Street to Honor Neighbors, But Canadians Aren't Buying It

Since Trump referred to Canada as a possible 51st state of the U.S., Canadians have boycotted U.S. travel, opting instead for European or Latin American destinations and avoiding crossing the border. This behavior is now negatively impacting...

Vermont musician Reid Parsons embraces his creativity with new album

Vermont musician Reid Parsons embraces his creativity with new album

Vermont musician Reid Parsons released their debut album, "Back to Back," after years of perfecting their craft. The album was created during the COVID-19 lockdown, allowing Parsons to explore their artistry without external influences. Parsons'...

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