Quebec officials have kicked off the latest phase of a major highway project, which Vermont Gov. Phil Scott called an “economic boon”.

New Hampshire wildlife officials are hoping for sightings from the public to help them find three orphaned bear cubs in the Hanover-Lebanon area.

The state of Vermont recently established its 100th Wildlife Management Area, an announcement which also comes during the state's 100th year of conserving these natural habitats in the Green Mountains. 

Sunday morning arrived with signs that federal pandemic relief talks might resume, though no timetable was disclosed. 

On Aug. 1, Vermont will require everyone over age 2 to wear facial coverings in public spaces where six-foot social distancing is not possible, with some exceptions. 

What happens when you work from home, live alone and have tons of creative energy? You get creative, especially during quarantine. 

The need for high-speed broadband access has been acutely felt amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Standing at the base of a mountain, the top appears nearly invisible when stormy conditions gather higher up. That's the situation when it comes to state finances.

While cautious optimism continues, Vermont hit a milestone this week amid its efforts against COVID-19.

The ongoing discussion about the future of the Vermont State Colleges system goes well beyond any one campus. It also goes to the heart of economic development in rural Vermont.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Vermont, we’ve seen multiple important issues come to the fore all at once.

This week, Vermont became one of the first states to roll out a system to allow self-employed workers and independent contractors to apply for unemployment benefits. That's through a new federal program called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, as outlined in the CARES Act.

Great inspiration has come from seeing local volunteers step up to meet critical needs during the health crisis.

Returning loons are busy staking out their territory at lakes around Vermont, and volunteers with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies are busy observing them.

When COVID-19 hit, internet affordability issues loomed large, especially for families with local students who didn’t have internet at home.

The toughest of times can throw the door wide open for innovation, as unprecedented problems call for unprecedented solutions.

The "digital divide" is now even more of a stark reality in rural areas that have historically struggled with woeful internet or cell phone service - or no service. With many working or studying from home amid the health crisis, those shortcomings have morphed into glaring gaps, and Vermont lawmakers say the urgency is building to fix them.

As the need increases every day for relief, some local funds have been created in Vermont towns to help fill the gaps, such as Woodstock Area Relief Fund, or WARF.

Uplifting messages are at the heart of Omni Reporter. Even when the difficult news hits, there’s a chance to provide a note of hope.

Biking is still happening, but times have changed, and bike shops have had to adjust their practices to serve customers safely while keeping business going.