Tag: United States

Sen. Wendy Harrison's Perspective on Achieving Prosperity: Beyond AffordabilityThis insightful commentary by Wendy Harrison, a Democrat representing the Windham district in the Vermont Senate, sheds light on the crucial distinction between affordability and prosperity...

Remembering Jacquelyn F. Arbuckle: A Life Celebrated and HonoredIn the early morning hours of December 29, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul. Jacquelyn (Fenelon) Arbuckle, the first executive director of McClure Miller Respite...

A Safer Solution: Rethinking Road DesignAs the tragedies along Shelburne Road continue to mount, it becomes increasingly clear that the current road design is fundamentally flawed. The Vermont Agency of Transportation's dismissive attitude towards...

Navigating Grief and Loss: Insights from Bob StannardBob Stannard, an author, musician, former state legislator, and lobbyist from Manchester Center, shares his profound insights on the mysteries of life and death. In a world...

Remembering Mark Utter: A Tribute to His LifeMark Utter, a Colchester writer and filmmaker with nonverbal autism, passed away on October 28 at the age of 59. His unique communication style, known as supported...

Vermont's Homelessness Rate Remains High Vermont continues to grapple with a growing homelessness crisis, as recent data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revealed. Despite seeing a 5% increase in the homeless...

Rep. Jay Hooper's Urgent Call to ActionIn a compelling opinion piece by Rep. Jay Hooper, a Democrat representing the Orange-Washington-Addison district in the Vermont House of Representatives, a clarion call to action reverberates...

Jules Rabin: A Centenarian Activist's Inspiring JourneyWhen it comes to documenting extraordinary lives, one name stands out - Jules Rabin, the 100-year-old activist and former baker from Marshfield. The story of his century-long journey...

Top 20 Photos of 2024: VTDigger Photographers Reflect on Their FavoritesAs 2024 comes to a close, VTDigger photographers Glenn Russell and Natalie Williams took a moment to reflect on the impactful moments they captured...

Woman's 'Death With Dignity' Interview: Seven Days CountdownIn a heart-wrenching turn of events, Rita Mannebach traveled from Florida to Vermont to end her life, sparking a profound journey for reporter Alison Novak.The Start of...