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Vermont’s messy transition from winter to spring always brings its fair share of surprises and obstacles. This year was no exception: The mud came early, and it came often.

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Ode to the Vermont wave

Do you lift one finger off the steering wheel or two? When exactly do you do it — and what does it mean? Brave Little State sets out to write the unwritten rules of the road.

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'Recognized': An update

Two Abenaki First Nations headquartered in Canada are contesting the legitimacy of Vermont’s state-recognized tribes. How are Vermont lawmakers responding?

A group of men wearing scarves around their faces walk through town, with a yellow truck in the back with a sign that says "law and order"

If All Else Fails: Investigating extremism in northern New York

Far-right extremism is gaining momentum in rural communities across the U.S., from voters to local law enforcement.

A group of snowmobilers gather in a snowy gas station parking lot.

Corn chowder and Buckaroos: The economic impact of the VAST trail

Snowmobiling is one of the top contributors to Vermont’s winter economy. But what does the future hold for a sport so dependent on reliable snow?

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