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1+ day, 6+ hour ago (425+ words) During the winter, Vermont's verdant and mountainous landscape becomes covered in a layer of snow, creating breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Aside from skiing and snowboarding at one of the state's many mountain resorts, one of the most festive Vermont end-of-year activities can be found at Shelburne Museum. This Scenic Vermont Hike Is Even Better in the Winter 4 Trending Rentals in Vermont That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) This Scenic 4.5-Mile Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest Is Worth the Incline This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Vermont'Would You Try It? The Candlelit Restaurant in Vermont Perfect for a Cozy Night Out You must also take a stroll through the Bostwick Gardens, where you'll discover dozens of colorful butterfly displays aglow at night, as well as the forest of Beach Woods. Between the gardens,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (377+ words) Temperatures remain bitterly cold across Vermont after extreme cold hit the region on Thursday. Tyler Danzig, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Burlington, said temperatures dropped into the negative teens on Thursday night, with negative 20s across the central and northern areas of Vermont. Wind chills reached -25 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Caledonia County and -13 degrees at the Burlington Airport. The extreme cold on Thursday was mostly due to the previous snow, which kept ground temperatures cool, and wind chills, according to Danzig. But the National Weather Service didn't issue a cold weather advisory because only some areas in the Northeast Kingdom reached the threshold of -20 degrees Fahrenheit. These temperatures are not uncommon for Vermont in the winter, Danzig said, but he still recommended people to cover their face in higher winds to avoid frostbites, wear several layers of…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1046+ words) The federal panel that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine recommendations made one of its biggest moves on vaccine policy to date on Friday, saying that rather than vaccinate all newborns against hepatitis B at birth, parents and caregivers should delay the vaccine series until their child is 2 months old "if they choose to vaccinate them at all. Vermont state officials are adamant that providers and families do not follow the panel's recommendation and continue to give infants a dose at birth." Even before the decision from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, called ACIP, the Vermont Department of Health issued a public advisory to maintain its support for infants to be vaccinated within 24 hours of birth. "I'm concerned," the state's health commissioner, Rick Hildebrant, said in light of the federal panel's decision. "The biggest concern…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (1681+ words) Vermont locals guard their favorite dining spots like treasured family recipes, rarely sharing them with outsiders who might overcrowd their beloved haunts. These hidden gems serve up everything from perfectly crispy fries to Mediterranean feasts, operating quietly in corners across the state while tourists flock to the trendy downtown spots. Most of these places have been feeding Vermonters for decades, building loyal followings one satisfied customer at a time. Now you're getting the inside scoop on where locals really eat when they want something truly special. Visiting these spots feels like stepping into a secret world of flavor that only insiders usually know about. Since 1946, this roadside stand has been slinging what many consider the best french fries in New England, maybe even the country. The secret lies in their cooking method and the perfect potato selection that creates a…...

2+ day, 59+ min ago (162+ words) Vermont Catamounts (5-5) at Pepperdine Waves (3-6) Malibu, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pepperdine heads into the matchup against Vermont as losers of four in a row. The Waves have gone 3-3 in home games. Pepperdine is seventh in the WCC with 15.2 assists per game led by Styles Phipps averaging 5.6. The Catamounts are 2-2 on the road. Vermont ranks second in the America East with 14.7 assists per game led by Sean Blake averaging 4.3. Pepperdine scores 75.6 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than the 77.2 Vermont allows. Vermont averages 10.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 more makes per game than Pepperdine allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Clark is shooting 39.0% and averaging 13.3 points for the Waves. Danilo Dozic is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers. TJ Long is scoring 15.9 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Catamounts. TJ Hurley is averaging 13.1 points and 3.2 rebounds....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (56+ words) New England Vision and Vermont Eye Laser is now showing patients how their eyesight would change after surgery, and the benefits of different treatment options through virtual reality. New England Vision and Vermont Eye Laser is now showing patients how their eyesight would change after surgery, and the benefits of different treatment options through virtual reality....

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (274+ words) Vermont Business Magazine The newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition has elected a board of directors and is seeking an executive director. There are 31 member organizations, including VermontBiz.com and most news organizations in Vermont: print, broadcast and digital. The board (with term expiration dates) is: The Vermont Journalism Coalition is seeking its first executive director." Founded in June 2025, the nonprofit coalition represents more than 40 newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and digital news organizations across the state. It seeks to support and sustain its member news outlets and advocate for the principles of journalism." Supervision:"The ED will report to the Vermont Journalism Coalition's nine-member board of directors, though they should be comfortable working independently to achieve the board's goals." Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Vermont and significant experience in at least one (and preferably more) of…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1183+ words) Vermont Business Magazine The Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation is pleased to announce $108,000 in grants to 30 organizations across the state in 2025. These grants include funding for LGBTQ+ centered events, projects, and organizational operating support. The fund also provided 15 scholarships to graduating seniors from across the state totaling $23,250. The Samara Fund's priorities are: " Queer and trans-led projects and organizations " Projects that center, are led by, and/or prioritize BIPOC and/or trans Vermonters " Elders and youth " Smaller budget projects Visit vermontcf.org/samara for more information about the Samara Fund. " Addison Central Teens received $5,000 to support and grow MiddPride from a yearly event to year-round support for local queer and trans neighbors, including weekly queer group and community events such as queer trivia nights, film nights, and queer history and artworks. " AIDS Project of Southern Vermont received $5,000 to expand…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (46+ words) Rebecca Pinckard pleads guilty to having a relationship with a prisoner at Highpoint Prison. The woman was recorded partaking in the bizarre act in Sydney, Australia. The police chief said her "heart ... Few snow showers, staying chilly this weekend. Few snow showers, staying chilly this weekend....

2+ day, 19+ hour ago (627+ words) Vermont's new education reform law, Act 73, sets in motion a multi-year effort to restructure how the state funds and governs its public schools. During a live conversation on Dec. 2, 2025, I sat down with VTDigger education reporter Corey McDonald to hear him break down the new law and answer reader questions about what it all means. Below is the full recording of our conversation and a summary of ten key points Vermonters should know." Vermont has been grappling with several long-term trends: These pressures led to widespread concern about the sustainability of the current system. After one-third of school budgets failed to pass in 2024 and following shifts in the political landscape, lawmakers pursued broad reform. Act 73 lays out a multi-year plan to reexamine how Vermont funds and organizes its public school system. It creates several committees and task forces to study…...