The Deeper Dig

Who is the University of Vermont for?

At the University of Vermont, the share of in-state students is dwindling, and it’s raising questions about the role and mission of the state’s...

Synagogue sold — what happens when a historic house of worship becomes something else

Vermont’s oldest synagogue has been sold — and its new owner plans to turn it into a food hall and apartments. 

The nearly 140-year-old...

‘It dominates anxiety’ — unpacking the process and impact of health insurance premium hikes

Earlier this month, the Green Mountain Care Board made a decision that would affect most people and companies that get their health care through the...

How flooding affects Vermont’s wildlife and ecosystems

Vermonters are still coming to terms with the devastating toll of this summer’s flooding, which inundated downtowns, destroyed homes and businesses,...

‘I was in shock.’ — Reporters on the impact of Vermont’s catastrophic flooding

Early this month, heavy rains led to historic flooding in many parts of Vermont, causing massive — as yet uncounted — damage to homes, businesses...