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With over 800 lakes and ponds to protect, Vermont is calling on everyday people to become citizen scientists this summer. Four volunteer programs make it easy to help track water quality, invasive species, and algae blooms.
Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.
When her car plunged into a Vermont river, a quick-thinking mother fought through an airbag, freed her 2-year-old from his car seat, and got them both to safety. Their courage and survival show what parents will do when every second counts.
Vermont is making fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage instead of taxpayers footing the bill. The state's groundbreaking Climate Superfund Act could recover billions to protect communities from future storms.
Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Program needs volunteers to monitor over 800 lakes and ponds this summer. Since 1979, citizen scientists have helped track water quality, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms across the state.
Fresh from winning two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vermont native Ben Ogden is headlining a community fundraiser to support the next generation of mountain athletes. He'll ski alongside locals and meet fans at Bromley Mountain on April 12th.
Hundreds of skiers hit the slopes in pink at Killington's 30th annual "Love Your Peaks" event, raising money and awareness for breast cancer survivors. The event champions early detection after too many young women were told they were "too young" for cancer screenings.
A freshman in high school just made history by qualifying for Vermont's gubernatorial ballot, becoming the first candidate under 18 to run for governor. Dean Roy isn't running to win but to prove young people can spark real change.
A Vermont freshman just became the first person under 18 to qualify for the state's gubernatorial ballot. Dean Roy wants to prove young people can lead real change.
A new University of Vermont program connects students with paid projects at Vermont companies, giving them real work experience while keeping talent in the state. The Vermont Innovation Accelerator launched in March 2026 to bridge the gap between classroom learning and career success.
A Vermont native who can't digest dairy just turned his dorm room grilled cheese side hustle into a full-time career with over 3 million followers. Tyler Kaminski quit his corporate job to make grilled cheese videos full-time, proving social media can help people turn their passions into paychecks.
A Vermont hospital is pioneering a breakthrough treatment that delivers chemotherapy directly to pancreatic tumors while sparing the rest of the body from toxic side effects. The innovative approach could transform care for one of the deadliest cancers.
By the 1880s, Vermont had chopped down nearly all its forests. A new book reveals how citizens and advocates brought them all back.
When two skiers became trapped on an icy cliff at Stowe Mountain Resort, volunteer rescuers deployed two teams simultaneously to bring them home safely. No injuries, no drama—just skilled volunteers doing what they train all year to do.
A Vermont utility just made backup power affordable for everyone with a new $55 monthly battery lease that protects homes during outages. Best part? No massive upfront cost and you're helping strengthen the entire grid.
A spirits entrepreneur is giving away an entire college campus in Vermont to a Catholic or Christian institution that shares his vision for spiritual renewal in America. Raj Peter Bhakta bought the historic property during the pandemic and now wants to see it become a center for faith-based education.
Greg Pahl has lived without grid power since the 1970s, and his simple library meeting launched a nationwide community energy revolution. His focus on biofuels showed Americans a third path beyond solar and wind.
A small Vermont town's 68-year tradition has quietly powered more than $175,000 in scholarships, changing lives one student at a time. This April, the Ludlow Rotary Club hosts its beloved Penny Sale fundraiser to keep those college dreams alive.
After overhauling its teaching approach post-pandemic, Maple Run Unified School District in Vermont is celebrating dramatic gains in student achievement. Mid-year data shows 10% more middle and high schoolers are now meeting literacy standards, proving the science of reading works.
Every Wednesday night, Pastor Josh Riggs puts on sweatpants and walks into a Vermont women's prison to lead services, deliberately dressing like the incarcerated women he serves. He's one of over 70 volunteers bringing spiritual support to people behind bars across Vermont's six prisons.
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