Starting next week, the state of Vermont will use a program developed by the National Institutes of Health to deliver 500,000 recently acquired rapid COVID-19 tests to households across the state.

Workforce issues and economic development have been top priorities for Charlie Kimbell during his time as a state representative. Now, the Woodstock resident hopes to impact those issues from a broader statewide perspective as Vermont’s lieutenant governor. 

Last week on the cusp of the Thanksgiving holiday, Vermont officially added new COVID-19 testing technology to its available options. And state officials are reporting that the effort went well overall. 

Vermont takes another big step forward on broadband, with $100 million coming from the new federal infrastructure package. Significant work on the state’s broadband expansion is expected to start next year.

For artist Alex Cook, art is all about sharing love and healing with the world. And in recent years, he’s been doing that through a direct message meant to uplift and inspire: “You Are Loved.”

The Vermont Legislature will convene a special session next week to take up a bill that would allow municipalities to implement local mask mandates.

Over two-dozen downtown projects in Vermont will get a boost in funding this year, thanks to a statewide tax incentive program. The communities of Chelsea, Fairlee, Rutland and Springfield are among those benefitting.

One month into the new school year, Vermont on Tuesday announced a change to its public health advice on masking in schools. Also this week, the state unveiled new grant money meant to bolster the economy.

Major federal funding for nine local Vermont projects, including one to revitalize an agricultural center in southern Vermont, came one step closer to final approval this week.

The agricultural technology of yesteryear will be on full display at the 21st Annual Antique Tractor Day this weekend at Billings Farm & Museum.

Six weeks ago, Vermont lifted all of its statewide pandemic restrictions after reaching its 80% vaccination goal. Now, that high rate of immunization among vaccine-eligible Vermonters is keeping the state safe, officials say.

Hikers and rock climbers can return to Vermont cliffs starting Aug. 1, now that peregrine falcon nesting season has ended.  The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has confirmed that all the young falcons have learned to fly and should not be disturbed by people exploring the cliffs.

A Vermont air quality alert is being extended through Tuesday, July 27, though conditions are expected to gradually improve throughout the day

The historic Quechee Gorge Bridge on Route 4 — Vermont’s main east-west corridor — is ready for some important upgrades to improve its safety and sustainability. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Peter Welch arrived in Quechee to announce a $7.6 million federal allocation to speed up the project.

Outstanding artwork is a long-held Vermont tradition, and every year Billings Farm & Museum celebrates some of the region’s greatest work when it comes to quilting. This week, the organization announced the awards from its 35th Annual Quilt Exhibition.

Until recently, a home-cooked Pakistani lunch wasn't available in Woodstock. Now, the Kabob House, a Hartland-based business, is bringing a taste of the Middle East to the Village Green every Sunday and Monday.

After nine months without a pharmacy in town, people in the Woodstock area now have a local place to go to again. Smilin’ Steve's Ottauquechee Pharmacy opened its doors Monday.