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.

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.”

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 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.

Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, lived his 99 years to the fullest, and one of his lasting impacts is in the world of equestrian sports. 

The legislation now goes up for another vote in the House, where Democrats hope for swift approval so the package can quickly advance to President Joe Biden for his signature. Enhanced federal unemployment benefits are set to expire March 14.