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Author Archives: Kevin O'Connor

VTDigger's southern Vermont and features reporter.

A person in a police uniform stands beside and holds a large framed display of historical police photographs arranged in a row on a desk.
Posted inPublic Safety, Windham County

Vermont’s first Black female police chief has the last word on public safety

by Kevin O'Connor March 29, 2026, 9:03 amMarch 29, 2026, 12:33 pm
A large crowd of protesters holds various signs, many opposing ICE, Trump, and billionaires, at an outdoor demonstration in daylight.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Life & Culture

Thousands rally for ‘No Kings Day’ protests as Vermonters decry Trump’s agenda  

by Olivia Gieger, Auditi Guha, Kevin O'Connor and Shane M. Graber March 28, 2026, 2:28 pmMarch 28, 2026, 5:03 pm
A skier wearing sunglasses and a cap kisses a large crystal trophy globe, holding it with two hands.
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont-trained Olympians set to return with medals — and two season-topping World Cups

by Kevin O'Connor March 25, 2026, 4:41 pmMarch 25, 2026, 4:41 pm
A red sign reads, "Support Our Healthcare Workers Save Our Community Hospital," surrounded by various colorful flyers and papers.
Posted inHealth

Brattleboro hospital nurses vote to strike, but delay a date in hopes of spurring talks

by Kevin O'Connor March 23, 2026, 12:45 pmMarch 23, 2026, 12:45 pm
Posted inHealth, Windham County

Brattleboro hospital nurses plan strike vote after $14.5M deficit freezes pay

by Kevin O'Connor March 16, 2026, 11:54 amMarch 16, 2026, 11:56 am
Person wearing a "Team USA" hat stands on a snowy mountain slope, wrapped in an American flag, with forested hills and a clear sky in the background.
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont Paralympian Spencer Wood is going downhill. He finds it so uplifting.

by Kevin O'Connor March 15, 2026, 6:58 amMarch 13, 2026, 6:05 pm
A group of people standing in a theater, holding up yellow cards during what appears to be a vote or meeting.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Latest results: 2026 Vermont Town Meeting voting

by Kevin O'Connor March 3, 2026, 5:08 pmMarch 4, 2026, 12:39 pm
An elderly man stands at a podium holding a gavel, with the Vermont state seal and the words "Vermont Freedom & Unity" displayed on a banner behind him.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

Vermont moderator set to gavel in his 60th annual Town Meeting

by Kevin O'Connor March 2, 2026, 4:47 pmMarch 3, 2026, 3:55 pm
Close-up of a pen resting on an official ballot for the Annual Town Meeting in Vermont, dated March 3, 2026.
Posted inGovernment & Politics

VTDigger’s 2026 guide to Vermont Town Meeting voting

by Kevin O'Connor March 1, 2026, 6:59 amFebruary 27, 2026, 4:57 pm
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermonter John Caldwell, father of US cross-country skiing, dies at age 97

by Kevin O'Connor February 27, 2026, 5:35 pmFebruary 27, 2026, 5:57 pm
A skier in blue winter gear and a helmet holds skis and looks surprised or excited near an Olympic symbol backdrop.
Posted inLife & Culture

For Vermont’s favorite Olympians, there’s no rest — nor revelry — for the weary

by Kevin O'Connor February 23, 2026, 11:14 amFebruary 23, 2026, 11:14 am
A sign in the snow with simple drawings of two children on a green background.
Posted inEconomy

More cash-strapped Vermont communities seek local taxes on rooms, meals, alcohol and sales

by Kevin O'Connor February 22, 2026, 6:00 amFebruary 22, 2026, 2:46 pm
A woman smiling and holding up a gold Olympic medal on a blue ribbon.
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing

by Kevin O'Connor February 18, 2026, 9:32 amFebruary 18, 2026, 9:46 am
Posted inLife & Culture

Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air 

by Kevin O'Connor February 17, 2026, 6:20 pmFebruary 17, 2026, 6:39 pm

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