Joia Putnoi

Why the “scary” sea lamprey is worth conserving in the Connecticut River Valley. Plus: millennial career shifts, charter changes tied to voting and a program to make solar power more affordable.

An unexpected win in the fight to get more money for Vermont broadband. Plus, getting paid to recycle, a play about medical aid in dying and the end of train service to Montreal.

Vermont’s Queen City is home to lots of history. For the last two decades, some of the most historic homes in Burlington have opened their doors to visitors. During the pandemic, the tours stopped. But last weekend, they returned, and they were busier than ever.

How some farms in Vermont are giving their cow poop a second life. Plus, Scott allows a bill extending the universal school meal program to go into law without his signature, Burlington’s climate plans, a buyer emerges for Burke Mountain and why maple syrup production is down.

Remembering famed whale biologist and South Woodstock resident Roger Payne. Plus, the transportation bill becomes law, a new federal grant for building out local supply chains, Rep. Becca Balint gets a new committee assignment and actor Treat Williams dies.

New technology and services are helping older Vermonters with vision problems. Plus, a biodiversity bill becomes law, a former Vermont State Police trooper is sentenced to probation, firefighters from the EU are headed to Canada and IRS data shows Vermont has thousands of new residents.

Meet a Burlington-based poetry group where strangers gather to share words and inspiration. Plus, multi-million dollar opioid settlements, drought is back, layoffs at Dartmouth Health and Loving Day.

Another story from our series this week from high school students. Plus, new EV incentives in the works, Sen. Welch says one debt ceiling compromise doesn’t mean bipartisanship is here to stay, a new public retirement savings plan and Burlington’s annual homes tour is back.

A high school senior gives a behind the scenes look at a school production. Plus, Scott vetoes the child care bill, the Secretary of State calls for moving forward with a charter change for Brattleboro, hazy skies and Beetlejuice 2.

Anglers mimicking fish bait. And potential legislative vetoes, U.S. Supreme Court ethics, agroecology and a long-delayed road in the Queen City.