Knowing how to code can build a kid’s confidence, enhance problem-solving skills and expand future career opportunities. To introduce middle and high school students to coding, Vermont 4-H, in collaboration with the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and Ohio 4-H, is offering a free six-session course, beginning Oct. 15. Sessions…

Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Phoenix Books as they welcome Vermont author Archer Mayor to the Phoenix Zoom Channel for a talk on his latest novel, “The Orphan’s Guilt.” In the book, a straightforward traffic stop snowballs into a homicide investigation after Joe Gunther and his fellow investigators peel back layer upon layer of history…

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 from 6 a.m. - Sunday Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Vermont Great 2.4.6.8k Run/Walk, presented by Rutland Regional Medical Center will be held virtually this year. This means you can do your miles your way — pick your distance, your route and when you walk or run, anytime between 6 a.m.…

Saturday, Oct. 3—Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) brings together hundreds of people with its annual walkathon to raise mental health awareness and funds to support its free programming. This year, they are taking a different route – “going virtual.” On Saturday, Oct. 3, NAMI Vermont will participate in NAMIWalks Your…

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m.—PUTNEY— The Mammals, an “indie-folk supergroup” from New York’s storied Hudson Valley, will perform live in Cooper Field on Sand Hill Road in Putney on Oct. 3. Known for their jubilant, high-energy shows, The Mammals deftly move from older-than-dirt banjo duets to sound-the-alarm topical fare that’s right in line with the…

By Sarah Gibertoni, KMS student For the past three weeks students and staff at Killington Mountain School have been adjusting to a new normal, like every other school in the country. One of the biggest changes has been that our usual communal lunches have been split up by grade and sport, into small, socially-distant “pods”…

Vermont is currently experiencing abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions, and the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is reminding the public to exercise caution and follow all state laws and local ordinances with open burning. Open burning currently requires a permit from your town forest fire warden, and Vermonters should always check with their town forest…

BRANDON — The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Brandon Alliance and other town entities are putting on a town wide event that Celebrates Brandon!! The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a celebration on Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. The goal is to stir up buzz that weekend and showcase…

Vermont PBS and Vermont Public Radio have announced the 2020 VPR–Vermont PBS Debates, a series of pre-recorded debates among candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and U.S. House of Representatives. The debates will be moderated by Bob Kinzel and Jane Lindholm during VPR’s program Vermont Edition and broadcast by Vermont PBS. The debates will take place…

By Kit Norton and Xander Landen/VTDigger The Vermont Senate voted Tuesday to override Gov. Phil Scott’s veto of the Global Warming Solutions Act — legislation that legally requires the state to meet targets for reducing carbon emissions in the coming years. Since the House had already voted to override the veto, the measure is now law. Without…

Dear Editor, Soon Vermonters will receive ballots for the upcoming elections. Voters in Brandon, Sudbury and Pittsford have the chance to re-elect Stephanie Jerome for State Representative. As we can all imagine, stepping into her role as a newly-elected Representative in these particular times was a challenge that Stephanie Jerome met with full-on energy and…

Dear Editor, Serving my community has become a way of life for me. Besides for my loving family, my life’s passion has revolved around public service. Giving back, leading, and being a voice of reason have been driving forces behind my public service. Since 2004, I have had a role in volunteerism and community service.…

Dear Editor, I’d like to introduce myself to those who may not know much about me. I attended Johnson State College and studied education. It was my experience with what I call old time Vermonters that led me to choose a life as a farmer. I was drawn to their value system and connection to…

By Catherine Antley MD and Spencer Smith After decades of fighting Big Tobacco, is the Vermont Legislature unwittingly inviting Big Cannabis into our state, our towns and our schools? Creating a retail cannabis market is not about decriminalization or social justice. It’s about creating a hugely profitable industry which depends on addiction and youth users…

By Angelo Lynn Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is right about the shortcomings of Joe Biden’s campaign for president against Donald Trump. He is not focusing enough on what he will do differently to help Americans regain their economic footing. “We … have to give people a reason to vote for Joe Biden,” Sanders (I-Vt.) said…