Vermont governor outlines upcoming priorities

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Legislature is still in session, but Governor Phil Scott on Wednesday laid out his priorities for the months ahead. Lawmakers are working overtime on a sweeping education reform bill aimed at lowering costs and making …

GlobalFoundries to expand manufacturing in Vermont, New York

GlobalFoundries is making a $16 billion investment in its facilities in Vermont and New York.The funding will expand semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging capabilities — a response to the "explosive growth" of artificial intelligence …

Wildfire smoke visible in Vermont's mountains, haze in the skies

If you were thinking about hiking in the Green Mountains this week, you may want to wait out the wildfire smoke first. Smoke from wildfires in Canada have been announced to be moving across the United States, affecting many in the country. National Weather …

Author I.M. Aiken Skewers Crooked Developers and Explores Women in Combat in Second Vermont Novel

Our state Vermont charms with untouched beauty. Come for the leaves, come for the snow, come for the lakes and rivers. Find a comfy chair, a local mash (or stomp), a good book, and breathe our fresh air. That is our brand. One fiery red/orange leaf of …

Vermont Conversation: Award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki on Julian Assange, WikiLeaks and the global crackdown on ...

Get Vermont news sent to your inbox. Daily Digger is everything you need to know to start your day, delivered Monday-Saturday morning. The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on local and national …

Vermont Studio Center welcomes community with new monthly event: Experience VSC

JOHNSON  — Vermont Studio Center (VSC) invites the community to EXPERIENCE VSC every third Sunday of the month from June through October. During these free events, visitors will get a behind-the-scenes view of nearly 50 artist and writers’ studios; meet …

Congressional Corner with Vermont Rep. Becca Balint

Why soccer star Sam Mewis thinks Vermont is 'a hotbed for soccer'

The Burlington-based Vermont Green FC will host two women’s soccer exhibition games this June. Their coach is one of the best midfielders to play for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Sam Mewis. Mewis hosts The Women's Game podcast on the Men …

New historic roadside markers tell Vermont stories worth remembering

When you’re driving on Vermont’s roads and highways, every once in a while you’ll come across a green and gold sign. These historic site markers tell the stories of the notable people and events that define our region. Sussing out which stories to tell — …

More work needed on education, housing says Vermont Gov. Phil Scott

The governor said Wednesday that he’s pleased with the progress the Legislature has made on many key issues, but a few of his priorities — namely, housing and education — need work. “In January, I outlined my vision for this session with a focus on …