29 bright spots in Vermont’s news cycle that we’re thankful for this year

It’s easy to get caught up in bad news. But a lot of things have gone well in Vermont in 2024, and we’re taking a moment to give thanks. From sightings of rare plants and animals to moments of awe that brought humanity together, here are some of the …

French toast, handbells, magic and other things Vermont Public staff are grateful for

Let’s start with the most important part: We are, of course, grateful to you. For reading, listening, watching and supporting the work of our content team. We enjoy what we get to do, and we think it’s important, and we know that none of it is possible …

How Did Vermont Get the Best Maternal Health Score in the US?

Vermont emerged as a leader in maternal and infant health in the latest March of Dimes report card, achieving the best scores—and the only A—in the country.1 The March of Dimes 2024 report card included all 50 states; Washington, DC; and Puerto Rico in the …

Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas

High Pond Ski Area in Hubbardton. Photo provided STOWE, Vt. – Vermont’s lift-service skiing history began in 1934, with the installation of the first ski lift in the country: a rope tow powered by a Ford Model T engine on Gilbert’s Hill in Woodstock. A …

Create Watershed Districts to Mitigate Climate Change; Tap Vermont’s Varied Experts, Government Capabilities, and ...

Climate change will prove increasingly expensive as we tackle mitigation, adaptation, and related taxes. That’s bad news to tax-stressed Vermonters. But the more wisely we invest now, the less the costs will grow as climate chaos worsens. And it will.  …

Vermont lawmakers raise concerns over UVM Health Network service cuts

A group of Vermont lawmakers is raising serious concerns about announced service reductions from the University of Vermont Health Network. The cuts were announced to comply with budget orders from the Green Mountain Care Board, the entity that regulates …

Southern Vermont expected to see brunt of travel impact on Thanksgiving

<NOW NBC5 FIRST WARNING WEATHER... THE AREA'S CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST> <WEATHER TOSS> .SYNOPSIS... Some lake effect snow will develop late today into Wednesday, bringing some light accumulations to the Adirondacks. A potentially …

Vermont News and Media partners with Thruhike to promote all things Southern Vermont

SOUTHERN VERMONT — Vermont News and Media will embark on a new content-sharing partnership with Thruhike (thruhike.io), an up-and-coming online travel curation companion seeking to promote Southern Vermont to visitors. Thruhike, now in its second year, …

Vermont basketball: Injury updates for Nick Fiorillo, Shamir Bogues

Vermont State University announces financial aid fund to honor Honorée Fleming

One year after Honorée Fleming was killed in Castleton, Vermont State University has launched a memorial fund to honor its late dean of education.  The Dean Honorée Fleming Memorial Financial Aid Fund will provide financial assistance to students at …