Life & Culture – VTDigger

Young Writers Project: ‘End the ICE Age’

by Young Writers Project March 29, 2026, 10:29 amMarch 29, 2026, 12:26 pm

A large crowd of protesters holds various signs, many opposing ICE, Trump, and billionaires, at an outdoor demonstration in daylight.

Government & 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 person in a crowd holds up a cardboard sign that says "FREE NACHO" during an outdoor gathering.

Life & Culture, Public Safety

Migrant Justice organizer, detained for a second time, is now charged with helping people cross border illegally

by Emma Green March 26, 2026, 6:19 pmMarch 26, 2026, 6:19 pm

A man holds a microphone and speaks at an outdoor event, surrounded by other people, with greenery in the background.

Government & Politics, Life & Culture

Vermont Conversation: Freed for now from ICE detention, Minister Steven Tendo on being a beacon of hope

by David Goodman March 25, 2026, 5:03 pmMarch 30, 2026, 11:59 am

A skier wearing sunglasses and a cap kisses a large crystal trophy globe, holding it with two hands.

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

Young Writers Project: ‘Deep Thoughts’

by Young Writers Project March 22, 2026, 11:33 amMarch 22, 2026, 11:33 am

Three women stand in a fenced outdoor play area with various colorful toys in front of a building labeled "Here Wee Grow Playschool.

Economy, Life & Culture

With child care centers struggling to recruit, Vermont eyes possible path to stronger workforce

by Theo Wells-Spackman March 22, 2026, 11:09 amMarch 23, 2026, 9:35 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.

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

Then Again: A 23-year-old Vermonter’s last letters from the Korean War

by Mark Bushnell March 15, 2026, 6:52 amMarch 17, 2026, 9:58 pm

A desk with a "MUGLESS" mug, potted plants, pencils in a holder, a notepad, and a ringing phone displaying an incoming call from "People" beside a window showing a moonlit night sky.

Young Writer’s Project: ‘The Cellphone Between You and Me’

by Young Writers Project March 15, 2026, 6:51 amMarch 14, 2026, 7:27 pm

An older man walks two small dogs on leashes in a snowy area with bare trees in the background. One dog wears a blue coat.

Central Vermont, Life & Culture, Regional, Washington County

One close election, two vocal sides and a dog leash debate Montpelier can’t shake

by Emma Green and Brendan Rose March 9, 2026, 5:55 pmMarch 9, 2026, 5:55 pm

Yellow arrow-shaped sign reading "House for Sale" on grass points toward houses on a suburban street lined with trees and parked cars.

After a Covid-19 boom, Vermont is once again losing residents. What changed?

by Erin Petenko March 8, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 7, 2026, 2:21 pm

Young Writers Project: ‘New Forest’

by Young Writers Project March 8, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 9, 2026, 11:14 am