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Map Shows Where Americans Are Seeking Side Hustles

New data has shown which states are most likely to start a new side gig, according to information from Google Trends.

The Best Cheeses for Your Holiday Parties, According to Cheesemongers

To pinpoint which cheeses to serve at holiday parties this season, we tapped several experts for recommendations.

The safest states in America in 2024, according to WalletHub report

Which U.S. state is the safest to call home? According to a new ranking from personal finance site WalletHub, many are in the Northeast.

Who can vote in this year's elections, and what steps must you take to do so?

The federal government sets some basic standards: U.S. citizens age 18 or older are eligible to vote. But each state can adopt additional voting requirements and restrictions. For example, many states disqualify voters serving a prison sentence for felony crimes.

Learn about bats and bat houses with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species.

Brattleboro man takes shots at police, charged with reckless endangerment

A Brattleboro man who fled from police after shooting a gun in the air on Garfield Drive is being held without bail in New Hampshire for firing

Pawlet files foreclosure paperwork against Banyai property

The Town of Pawlet filed the necessary legal paperwork last week to re-start foreclosure proceedings against Slate Ridge, the controversial former shooting facility owned by Daniel Banyai, due to owed fines totaling over $225,

Hallmark Fans, "Countdown to Christmas" Officially Begins Tonight

Here is the complete Hallmark Christmas movies schedule for 2024. Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" and Hallmark Mystery's "Miracles of Christmas" will air 41 new films this year.

Gravesites of 10 famous people with Vermont ties who are buried out of state (or country)

You won't find Norman Rockwell, Pearl S. Buck or John Deere buried in Vermont, so you'll have to travel out of state to see their final resting spots.

Amazon to Pay $400,000 to Vermont Over Illegal Vape Sales

Seattle-based Amazon will pay $400,000 to the state of Vermont to resolve a dispute over violations of the state’s delivery sales ban, which prohibits shipping any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or vaping products, directly to Vermont consumers, according to the state’s attorney general’s office.

State Agency of Ed officials coming to Bennington on listening tour

The Vermont Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn tour of school districts around the state is coming to Bennington on Wednesday, October 23, for a public session at

Local History: Vermont's rocky road to statehood

In 1784 the southeastern corner of Vermont was in great turmoil. Two hundred and forty years ago, residents loyal to New York were in revolt against the Vermont

Vermont man shot in leg and kidnapped in Philippines, police say

The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away from a southern Philippine coastal town by speedboat.

Clean heat proposal pulls dark money into Vermont political races

A national group called the Green Advocacy Project has contributed $180,000 to a Vermont-based super PAC that’s using the money to boost candidates who it believes will support a clean heat standard.

Senators appeal lawsuit over interim education secretary to Vermont Supreme Court

Gov. Phil Scott appointed Zoie Saunders as interim secretary of education immediately after the Vermont Senate rejected her permanent appointment.

Vermont author's new book tells a spooky story

Local author Jackson Ellis' new book tells a spooky story inspired by personal experiences, and an old Vermont urban legend.

How do I vote in Vermont? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Vermont.

Don Stevens: My family’s experience of Vermont’s eugenics survey

The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is to tell the stories of the families directly affected by the eugenics survey regardless of their race, social class or medical condition.

New infrastructure fee required for electric vehicle owners in Vermont

A HEADS UP TO ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS IN VERMONT. YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY THE STATE A LITTLE EXTRA MONEY SOON. THE D-M-V IS INSTITUTING A NEW E-V USER FEE. THE GOOD NEWS...the user fee is TEMPORARY. it still has SOME E- V DRIVERS FRUSTRATED.

Amazon to pay $400K to Vermont for violating rules on shipping tobacco products

In addition to the illegal sales into Vermont, AG Charity Clark said the sellers "bilked" the state out of taxes owed on tobacco products.

Greenfield Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Vermont Man for Alleged Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

Vermont man was arrested for narcotics and firearms offenses after a traffic stop by State Police in Greenfield.

Vermont Women's Rally in Montpeliern Nov. 2

On November 2, 2024, at 10 a.m, the Vermont Women's Rally, a sister event to the National Women's March, will be held on the Statehouse Lawn

Football teams shoot for playoff spots across Vermont

All of those two-a-day practices in August have come to this. The last week of the Vermont high school football regular season is upon us. Teams across the state have one more chances to either solidify their playoff positioning or even just try to get ...

Vermont governor focuses on education quality and cost during weekly briefing

Vermont Governor Phil Scott dedicated most of his weekly briefing Wednesday to discussing the quality and cost of the state’s education system.

The Vermont Department of Labor announces minimum wage increase starting Jan. 2025

The Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase to the State’s minimum wage. Beginning January 1, 2025, the State’s minimum wage will increase from $13.67 to $14.01

VTDigger to host congressional debates next week, including U.S. Senate event with Vermont Public

The debates will feature U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Gerald Malloy, U.S. Rep. Becca Balint and Republican/Libertarian nominee for U.S. House Mark Coester.

Athlete of the Week: Ava Ardovino's 100th career goal makes Vermont history!

Ava Ardovino made Franklin County an apparent Vermont history on Wednesday, Oct. 9, netting her 100th career varsity goal during the undefeated BFA-Fairfax Bullets 5-0 win over Danville.

Commentary | Notes from a Vermont activist by Nancy Braus: Addressing the elephant in the room with Kamala Harris

For many reasons, this presidential race is terrifying and stressful for too many of us. One of those is that, as always, we are dealing with the amazingly limited two

Vermont State Police investigate gunfire incident in Richford

When troopers arrived on scene, they found shell casings in the roadway and saw bullet holes in the glass sliding doors of the home.

Vermont woman killed in Williamstown crash, police say

A Vermont woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Williamstown on Wednesday evening, police confirmed. Vermont State Police said they were called to the scene of a crash on Interstate 89 north near Exit 43 just before 6 p.m.

‘What an amazing place. I don’t feel alone.’ At Dog Mountain, a tribute to unconditional love.

Shane Geers, an emergency veterinarian technician from Chicago, recently found out that his 15-year-old dog might have cancer. So he loaded up his jeep with his beloved pit bull/mini schnauzer mix and his five other dogs and drove 1,

Local Films Screen at Vermont International Film Festival

Communes, barflies, and Bread and Puppet's Peter Schumann are documentary subjects. Fiction films spotlight Vermont family dynamics and Burlington college life.

‘Button Up Vermont’ prepares homes for winter with new offer for up to $15,000 in home repairs

WINOOSKI - The best time to weatherize your home for a warm, comfortable, and more affordable winter is today. That’s the message from dozens of partners involved with the annual

Vermont State Police ID victim injured in St. Johnsbury shooting

VSP initially received a report about a shooting in the early morning hours of Oct. 6 after a witness reported that a masked individual forced their way into an apartment on McGill Avenue and fired a single shot at the victim.

Vermont’s largest child care center planned in Randolph

RANDOLPH, Vt. (WCAX) - The state’s largest child care facility is coming to Randolph. It’s project several years in the making that began after an assessment showed child care as one of the town’s top priorities. The completed center will serve 88 kids 365 days a year and includes a preschool which officials say is rare for child care centers.

NEK Collision Repair in Vermont Expands Shop, Builds Out New-Age Tech

Owner John Ling is investing in ADAS calibration equipment to be well-equipped to repair technology on new vehicles.

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