Scientists pinpoint major factor behind abnormally warm fall weather: 'It makes a big difference'

It might be close to the middle of meteorological fall, but for many parts of the United States, it has felt more like summer. Scientists have linked recent record warmth to a warm blob of water in the northern Pacific Ocean that, at one point in...

Pittsford celebrates Vermont’s sheep history

The town celebrated one of Vermont’s oldest agricultural traditions, the annual Pittsford Sheep Festival.The event, often called “The Leaping of the Lambs,” featured sheep racing, wool demonstrations, and locally made food and crafts. Organizers...

Pride Center of Vermont to close due to funding gap

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. One of the state’s largest organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community is closing its doors due to lack of state and federal funding. After 26 years, the Pride...

Farming Fun: Ruth Goodrich, Jackie Folsom, and Greg Burtt Share Hilarious Stories from the Heart of Vermont Agriculture

When your farming roots go back to 1793, you have plenty of entertaining stories like the one sugarmaker Ruth Goodrich narrates, straight-faced, about Gramp Reed and the naked turkeys. Hearing apple orchard co-owner Greg Burtt laugh over...

Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler, dry fall for Pennsylvania

Fall is here and winter is near, and now you're starting to wonder what to expect for the Thanksgiving holiday. Here's The Old Farmer's Almanac Thanksgiving 2025 weather forecast and winter's first snowfall predictions. While an overall...

I've Visited Vermont for Over 20 Years—This Is the Most Underrated Fall Foliage Town

It's hard not to be charmed by the tiny town of Putney, Vermont, with its historic general store, apple orchards, and tight-knit community. While here, travelers can enjoy fall foliage, local crafts, and cozy diners. With scenic mountain views and...

Visitors chase Vermont’s final vibrant colors at Mad River Glen

Leaf-peeping season is slowly winding down across Vermont, but for visitors and locals alike, there’s still time to catch the state’s world-famous fall views.At Mad River Glen, some of the last foliage watchers of the year took advantage of the...

Vermont State Colleges leaders provide system update

Leaders of the Vermont State Colleges System gathered Wednesday morning to update stakeholders on the status of the system. Held at the Community College of Vermont’s Rutland campus, the event provided a progress report on the work already...

The art of writing about India

The winter in Vermont is finally melting. But Sonia Shah’s lover of three months has abruptly announced his departure. Ilan de Toorjen Foss, a manic narcissist of mysterious Swiss origins, is 33 years older than her. To soften the shock, he...

New England Take | Climate Death Cult vs. Inhalers

A. J. Kierstead breaks down a crazy CNN Health article that guilts inhaler users for climate change, Chinese players buying New Hampshire property, Vermont has 552 public employees living out of state, and the saga of NH Supreme Court Justice...

Lingering showers Tuesday afternoon, some late day clearing

great. Local businesses definitely support the community and the community supports them in return, its great." 00:01:07:17> A few showers will linger through this morning before tapering off this afternoon as low pressure pulls eastward. Cool,...

Vermont vs New Hampshire in Fall: 5 Key Differences to Know

If you’re heading to New England during the fall, you’re in for a beautiful foliage display regardless of which state you visit. Videos by TravelAwaits While Maine’s Acadia National Park and upstate New York hubs like the Hudson Valley usually...

Vermont Female Farmers photo exhibit brought to Sheldon Museum

In Vermont, about 40% of farms are owned by women — a truth not recognized by many, according to photographer JuanCarlos Gonzalez. Originally from Maunabo, Puerto Rico, Gonzalez spent two years photographing and chronicling the stories of 46...

Pumpkins soar at Vermont’s Chuckin’ Festival

STOWE – Picture a towering wooden frame, its counterweight suspended in the air. A leather sling cradles its cargo. Someone pulls a rope. The counterweight drops. The arm whips forward with a crack. The payload sails through the sky. Centuries...

Steve Costello's Wildlife: Talking turtles

From 200 yards away, I could tell I was about to have a really cool wildlife visit. What I didn’t realize was what a great reminder I would get about one of the primary reasons I enjoy writing these columns. I was biking toward the Colchester...

Vermont schools recognized for creating asthma-healthy environments

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Thirty Vermont schools have been recognized for their efforts to create asthma-healthy environments, state health officials announced Tuesday. The Vermont Department of Health says asthma rates in the state are due in part...

Trump calls climate change ‘con job’ after UN escalator, teleprompter gremlins

U.S. President Donald Trump called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetuated on the world” during remarks before the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday. Trump said climate change projections have been wrong and have been made by...

Vermont Conversation: Oscar Mayer heir Chuck Collins on how billionaires are fleecing everyone

Chuck Collins’ new book is “Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power are Ruining Our Lives and Planet” (The New Press 2025). Courtesy photo The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth...

Is the U.S. Electric Grid Stable? Policy, Renewables, and Who Is Responsible If The Grid Fails

Recorded on: Sep 17, 2025 Description For many people in the modern world, electricity powers everything we do. Yet we take for granted how power flows in the background, seemingly always accessible to us just by flipping a switch. In fact, most...

Vermont communities find creative ways to help families save on Halloween

Across Vermont, families are finding creative ways to celebrate the spooky season without breaking the bank.At Brownell Public Library in Essex Junction, books aren’t the only things being shared this October. The library is hosting its annual...