Springfield grower wins Vermont’s giant pumpkin weigh-in

COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Association held its annual weigh-in at the Sam Mazza Farm. Competitors showed off their produce to see which one could squash the competition. This year’s heavyweight title was won by Wilbur …

Vermont H.S. sports scores for Saturday, Sept. 19

Sept. 19, 2026, 10:01 a.m. ET The 2026 Vermont high school fall sports season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross-country running and golf. Coaches or …

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Grace Potter is shepherding a ‘cultural revolution’ in Vermont

Music Grace Potter discusses living in California and getting back to her Vermont roots. James Mountford By Lauren Daley September 19, 2026 | 8:43 AM 8 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to …

When to view 2026 harvest moon. Vermont moonrise times

Sept. 19, 2026, 5:20 a.m. ET The 2026 harvest moon will light up the autumn sky later this month, arriving just days after the turn of the season. The harvest moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, and occurs in either September or October …

Best fall foliage hikes to try in Vermont this year

Aug. 31, 2023Updated Sept. 18, 2026, 5:04 p.m. ET Vermont is arguably best visited in the fall. Renowned for its autumn foliage, the small state is 70% forest and boasts the country's highest maple tree concentration, according to Vermont Vacation. The …

Photo exhibit chronicles Vermont life

DUMMERSTON — This Sunday, Sept. 20, is the last opportunity to view Charles Fish’s photography exhibit, Chronicles of Vermont Life, Farms, Rivers and Fairs, at the Dummerston Historical Society in Dummerston Center, consisting of over 100 photos Fish has …

Fall colors arrive in Vermont

Signs of fall foliage are showing in Vermont.  “We are definitely beginning to see some fall colors pop up around the mountain, which is exciting as always," said Harley Smith, brand partnerships and public relations specialist for Stratton Mountain …

Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Third House, 1850-51

Few Vermont politicians are noted for their comedic skills. We appreciated the folksy humor of George D. Aiken in decades past, and the self-deprecation of Jim Douglas more recently, but it’s not a long list after that. Maybe it’s different away from …

This Vermont Cheese Road Trip Pairs Fall Foliage With Cheddars, Triple Creams, and Goat Milk Caramel

If a state has a free shuttle bus painted like a cow called the MOOver, you know dairy is a prominent part of the culture. In Vermont, dairy farms, creameries, cheese makers, and producers are woven into any visitor’s experience, from farm tours to …