The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) announced Sept. 10 that entries are being accepted for the 2025 Vermont Student Fish Art Contest in partnership with Wildlife Forever. The department invites Vermont students in grades K-12 to select a fish species found in Vermont waters and submit an illustration and one-page creative essay on the species. The essay is not…

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Sept. 23-27 and ongoing. Local roads are included below: Hartford: Monday through Friday, motorists should expect moderate delays with traffic shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 and sideroads from…

By Brett Yates Thanks to a recently expanded state program, municipal buildings in Vermont have a chance to go green without burdening local budgets. Officials in Chittenden hope to take advantage. Eyeing heating, lighting, and weatherization upgrades, Chittenden has applied for $499,999.49 — out of a maximum of $500,000 – in grant funding from Vermont’s…

Spoiler alert: Author’s political bias may show… The race to Election Day (Nov. 5), has officially begun in Vermont. The Secretary of State’s office has begun the mailing of general election ballots to all active voters in the state. Voters can choose to mail or drop off their ballot at their Town Clerk’s office or…

Kahan brings awareness to mental health initiatives Last  Wednesday,  Sept. 18, Governor Phil Scott announced that he proclaimed Thursday, Sept. 19 “Noah Kahan’s Busyhead Project Day” in Vermont as critically acclaimed Vermont singer and songwriter, Noah Kahan, returns to Vermont to perform a sold-out benefit concert with all proceeds going to Vermont-based mental health organizations. The…

The Mint makerspace announced Monday, Sept. 23, the upcoming transport of an innovative S.P.A.C.E. unit to Mac Steel, marking a significant step in the organizations collaboration with Mac Steel, who further partners with Salem Art Works.  This unique 8 foot by 12 foot unit, acquired from Mike’s Country Store in Clarendon, has been meticulously weatherized…

Vermont State University (VTSU) announced Monday, Sept. 23, that it was recently awarded a $1.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, along with researchers from the University of Maine, to conduct groundbreaking research on ticks and invasive plant species.  VTSU faculty members Drs. Kristen Ross and William (Bill) Landesman are co-investigators on the grant.  The project, titled “Management of…

 The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large) introduced the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments, legislation that extends the boundary of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park to include the neighboring King Farm, which is currently owned by the Vermont Land Trust.   “The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is a treasure…

Reading and Benson receive funds for General Store projects The Preservation Trust of  Vermont, Vermont Council on Rural Development, and the Vermont Community Foundation announced the first cohort of communities selected for the Village Trust Initiative, Sept. 12.  The Village Trust Initiative is a new partnership of the three organizations that will support 20 Vermont…

WED 9/25 Woodstock Union High School Native Plant Sale9 a.m.-5 p.m. Woodstock Union High School, 100 Amsden Way, Woodstock. A selection of 30 species of native plants. Proceeds support the agriculture department's greenhouse and gardens. wuhsms.org S.E.A.T. Exercises9-10 a.m. (Wednesdays) Godnick Adult Center, 1 Deer St., Rutland. $6 per individual class or $5 per class…

Staff report On Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, Vermont State Police (VSP) obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect in the killings of three people — family members — last weekend in Pawlet. Brian Crossman Jr., 22, of Granville, New York, faces three counts of aggravated murder arising from the fatal shootings of his father, 46-year-old…

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has been touring the state embarking on his first ever “Basketball with Bernie” events for youth. The tour started in Winooski, Derby, and St. Albans,  then on Saturday, Sept. 14, he met with more young people and families in Springfield and Bennington, ending at Rutland Middle School in Rutland at 4…

Fitz and the Tantrums, Matt Quinn, Eve 6 and DJ Ross One to play the Killington Cup Killington Resort announced the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Stifel Killington Cup, Tuesday, Sept. 24. Taking place Nov. 29-Dec. 1, the eighth edition of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will bring together the fastest female technical alpine skiers…

By Emily Haynes As the height-of-summer floral abundance fades, goldenrods and asters fill the landscape with hits of yellow, purple, pink, and white. Beyond the beauty they provide, these late bloomers are a critical food source for several native species of wild bees. During late summer and fall, many specialist wild bees are active, said…

Spartan athletes flocked to Killington the past weekend, Sept. 14-15, to participate in a the obstacles course race that was born in these mountains. “Joe’s Backyard” refers to the founder of Spartan, Joe DeSena, who hailed from Pittsfield at the time. There were a number of different challenges participants could choose from, with varied lengths…