Cabot Creamery, a proud farmer-owned cooperative known for its award-winning cheddar and commitment to community, is excited to team up with Fenway Park as a sponsor and concession vendor this season. The two organizations share an award-winning legacy of bringing families together, making memories and celebrating time-honored traditions for over a century. The Boston Red…

The Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC) in White River Junction made two significant announcements this spring: the hiring of Ian Quinn as its head swim coach and the receipt of a $24,999 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to improve accessibility at the facility. Quinn, who previously served as associate…

POMFRET — The Pomfret Trustees of Public Funds have announced the availability of two $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors of Woodstock Union High School. These scholarships, rooted in Pomfret’s history and commitment to education, are open to students residing in Pomfret who plan to pursue further education. The Mabel E. Vaughan Educational Trust Fund, established…

By Ellie Trinkle Warning: This review may contain spoilers of the show “White Lotus” for those have not seen the series, or its most recent season. HBO’s hit series “White Lotus” has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals, class commentary, and dynamic soundtrack. Season 3, whose finale premiered this past Sunday,…

Staff report Killington’s annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge was Saturday, April 5. Amateur bumpers took to the slopes of Outer Limits in challenging weather conditions to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women earned a change to compete in a head-to-head competition for the Mogul Challenge cup. The top…

The Vermont Community Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity for arts-based projects to foster community belonging, social cohesion, and collaboration across the state. Recognizing the critical role the arts play in enhancing mental and physical wellbeing, the Foundation offers grants to support events and initiatives in the visual, performing, musical, and literary arts that…

POULTNEY — Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is launching its 2025 season with a vibrant lineup of music, visual art, dance, and literary events throughout April. With offerings for all ages and interests, the center invites the community to reconnect with the arts and one another in a dynamic, welcoming environment. The season opens…

Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH — The Chandler Center for the Arts will welcome Dance of Hope, a youth-based ensemble from Uganda, for a free public performance at Chandler Music Hall. The performance culminates a three-day residency with students from five area schools: Tunbridge, Chelsea, Randolph, Braintree, and Brookfield. Known for its dynamic choreography…

By Mary Cushman Editor’s note: Mary Cushman, MD, MSc is a University Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of Medicine, Co-Director Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health, University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Director, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Program, University of Vermont Medical Center Recommendations from the Act 167 “Oliver Wyman report” suggest that UVM…

Dear Editor, As if the onslaught of U.S. tariffs on goods from the Great White North weren’t enough... … now this, per Bloomberg via The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington. The Trump tariffs on Canadian petroleum, cars, hydropower, medications, vehicles, and softwood lumber for construction include wood pulp for … paper products. Yes, that includes toilet paper.…

Dear Editor, March was Youth Art Month, and we held our bi-annual show at the statehouse in Montpelier. I want to share my speech from that evening. My name is  Melissa Kristiansen, and I am honored to serve as president of the Vermont Art Education Association and co-chairperson of Youth Art Month alongside the incredible…

By Angelo Lynn If you’re worried that Trump’s proposed cuts to the administration of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security will negatively affect the benefits you or a member of your family may receive, you should speak out. If you’re worried that privatizing the U.S. Postal Service will reduce rural delivery to your mailbox, negatively impact…

By Sam Hartnett, Community News Service Editor’s note: This story is via Community News Service in partnership with Vermont State University Castleton. Should landowners who allow public trail networks on their property be compensated? That’s the question a study group would be tasked with answering under a bill in the Senate. It’s too late to…

By Carly Berlin Editor’s note: This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between VTDigger and Vermont Public. On Friday, Gov. Phil Scott took executive action to extend motel voucher stays for unhoused families with children and certain people with acute medical needs through June 30. Without the…

By Karen D. Lorentz Last week, I wrote that State Forester Perry Merrill initially envisioned developing Killington Mountain for skiing to benefit the state. However, it wasn’t until he met the young Preston Smith that he found a passionate skier who would share his enthusiasm for a mountain few were aware existed. Although he checked…