Protecting Vermont’s cedar swamps

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Vt. (WCAX) - There are currently 97 wetland and upland natural community types in Vermont, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife works to conserve all of them. In this week’s Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid and department ecologist Robert …

Vermont legislators talk Trump at Essex Experience forum

ESSEX TOWN — “How many people in the audience think the country is on the right track?” Treasurer Mike Pieciak asked a crowd of over 100 Monday night.  A small number of hands shot up.  “They’re never shy, I know. That’s good,” he said.  Pieciak then asked …

Local food shelves celebrate freezer upgrades at Vermont Foodbank's Rutland City warehouse

RUTLAND —The people who run local food shelves are happy about recent upgrades to Vermont Foodbank’s warehouse on Park Street. An open house was held Monday at the facility Vermont Foodbank leases from GSM Property to show off the new freezer, floor, racks …

How to support Vermont’s pollinators in your garden or backyard

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. A bee lands on a black-eyed susan flower. Stock photo via PexelsPollinators play a substantial role in Vermont, with 60% …

Final Reading: In the Vermont Legislature, it’s now a game of hurry up and wait

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. “It’s complicated.” That’s what I told a group of friends over the weekend when they asked me, with some concern for my …

Vermont Society of CPAs elects new board, honors longtime advocate at annual meeting

BURLINGON — The Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants (VT CPA) proudly convened its 2025 Annual Meeting on May 29 in a celebratory gathering of professionals, students, and state leaders. The event marked an important moment of transition and …

Vermont lawmakers grapple with transportation funding gap

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont could soon run into roadblocks in how the state pays for critical infrastructure. Governor Phil Scott on Monday signed the annual Transportation Bill, which funds roads, bridges, and other projects. But lawmakers say …

Vermont Foodbank completes renovations to Rutland warehouse

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Foodbank has wrapped up a $1.2 million renovation of its Rutland warehouse. The upgrades began last year and include a new cooler powered by carbon dioxide and an improved freezer to store meat and dairy. The Foodbank’s …

Vermont’s UVM Quietly Bows the DEI Knee to Trump

Woke racism continues to dissolve under constitutional scrutiny. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” Numerous American colleges …

Vermont lawmakers grapple with road funding gap