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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
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 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...

Obituaries 7.9.2025
Dale James Ellsworth Dale Ellsworth died on June 21, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1935, to Clarence and Eunice Ellsworth in Newport. He was the youngest of four children born to the couple. He attended school there excelling in football,...

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...

(Op-ed) Kids don’t vote: How the media, public talks about Texas, Camp Mystic flood matters
It was, ironically, at an all-girls summer camp where I learned how to have hard conversations. I packed my trunk and duffle, both tacked with stickers and trinkets, and took the hours-long ride to a small Vermont town, most alive June through...

Plan for a New Juvenile Lockup in Vergennes Hits a Snag
Plans for a locked facility for justice-involved youths are on hold after the state withdrew a zoning request last month to build the so-called Green Mountain Youth Campus on state-owned land in Vergennes. The facility — slated to include an...

You Can Quote Me: July 6, 2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - On this ”You Can Quote Me," we talk about Vermont’s housing crisis, rules about construction and speak with former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. Copyright 2025 WCAX. All rights reserved.

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'...

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
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...

Currier's Market Joins 802 Spirits Network, Bringing Vermont's Best to Glover
GLOVER - Currier’s Market in Glover celebrated a new partnership with 802 Spirits, a program of the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. The event marked the addition of Currier’s Market as one of the...
Letter to the editor: Proposed budget bill will greatly harm Vermonters
The US Congress, controlled by Republicans, is preparing to pass a federal budget bill that will do great harm to Vermont. The House of Representatives already passed the bill — by one vote. Every Democrat voted against it. The Senate will vote...

Scott signs Vermonters Feeding Vermonters program into law
Vermont Foodbank applauded the work of the Legislature and Governor Phil Scott for the passage and signing of bill H.167, into law on May 27 creating Act 34 of 2025 to establish a Vermonters Feeding Vermonters grant program at the Vermont Agency...

Power Guru: your local energy partner for a resilient future
Whether you're looking to future proof with rising energy costs in mind, utilize energy storage to keep your lights on when the grid goes off, or charge your electric vehicle at home, Power Guru of Bennington is ready to help. Based in Bennington...

Americans to see at LEAST $60 slashed from summer energy bills after prices skyrocket – and $175 checks on the way
SOME Americans can save $60 on utilities automatically this summer, thanks to a new initiative. The savings come amid skyrocketing prices for energy bills at homes and apartments nationwide. 2 Energy bills for some Americans will be cut by at...

The Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act: What You Need to Know
Vermont recently adopted the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2027. The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. The Attorney General’s Office may...
Vermont has a lot of farmers markets, but site stability is an issue
It’s farmers market season in Vermont. And from Newport to Bennington, 58 markets are opening up for business this year. But while the state’s markets generally receive a lot of community support, there’s a growing concern over their future, as...

Vermont outdoor sector meets with State Treasurer and leaders at summit in Bolton
BOLTON — The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance (VOBA) hosted 50 small business leaders and service providers from across the state at Bolton Valley Resort on May 14 for a workshop on immediate actions businesses can take to navigate tariffs,...

Moffatt brought special energy, no matter what
For roughly 38 Christmases I’ve purchased a tree or a wreath or both from the Moffatt’s tree stand on Market Street in South Burlington. My loyalty was primarily based on the expectation that I would see Andy Moffatt again for a sort of annual...