Nina Keck
Vermont Public
Rutland, VT, United States
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This Pittsford teen creates sculptures with cardboard, scissors and LOTS of hot glue
Some artists use oil paints or watercolors. Others create with bronze, clay or stained glass. Cooper Johnson, 18, prefers cardboard. → Read More
Filmmaker Jay Craven hopes 'Lost Nation' will reshape assumptions about Vermont's past
Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven hopes his latest project, Lost Nation, will help people reimagine Vermont's early years. → Read More
Vt. state lawmakers consider bill requiring private insurers cover hearing aids
Untreated hearing loss isolates millions of Americans. President Joe Biden’s efforts to expand Medicare to include hearing aids has stalled in Washington. But in Montpelier, lawmakers are currently considering a bill that would require some private insurance plans in Vermont to cover them. → Read More
How senior center patrons, admins are connecting after — and because of — pandemic isolation
COVID has shined a light on the importance of Vermont's 48 senior centers. The pandemic has also helped bring the administrators who run these community hubs together, which many believe is already making them stronger. → Read More
These volunteer drivers help older Vermonters stay connected, even during the pandemic
In Vermont, Medicaid and federal grants fund programs that help older residents get around when they can no longer drive. The pandemic has thrown a wrench into these programs, because most of these door-to-door ride services rely on volunteer drivers — usually older Vermonters themselves. → Read More
You've always driven everywhere, but suddenly you can't. Then what?
Being a rural state, it's not suprising that people in Vermont drive longer. But there comes a point when all of us who do drive have to stop. Then what? → Read More
World Cup ski racing returns to Killington after pandemic pause
Killington is once again hosting World Cup ski racing this weekend.Resort officials and locals are eager to bring the high-profile international competition back after having to cancel last year because of the pandemic.But with COVID numbers high in Vermont, this year’s race will be different both for World Cup athletes and fans. → Read More
Despite COVID aid, many Vermonters are still struggling to afford basic necessities
In Vermont right now, jobs are plentiful and starting wages are up. Nonetheless, advocates say many people in Vermont are still struggling to afford basic necessities. → Read More
Vermont Ski Resorts Face Worker Shortage As They Prepare For Upcoming Season
With travel restrictions loosened, many in the ski industry hoped this season would be easier.But a housing crunch and worker shortage — problems that have been simmering for years — have worsened since the pandemic. → Read More
Vermont Ski Towns Juggle Tourism Economy With COVID-19 Concerns
Vermont towns that cater to tourists and second homeowners are feeling torn. The taxes and other revenue visitors provide is vital. But in the last… → Read More
On Former Green Mountain College Campus, Danhee Bhakta Planning For New Private School
When Raj Bhakta, the founder of WhistlePig Whisky, bought the campus of the former Green Mountain College in Poultney last year, he announced vague plans to create a school that would combine hands-on learning with his new brandy making operation.While he’s pushing ahead with his spirits business, it’s Bhakta’s wife Danhee who’s spearheading efforts to open a school on the former college campus,… → Read More
Sequins, Feathers And Friendship: The Creation Of A Rutland Costume Collection
This is a story about friendship, a love of theater and a shared passion for costumes. And how all those things have come together in a downtown Rutland → Read More
Castleton Grapples With What College Merger Might Mean For Community
A cost-cutting plan will merge Castleton University with two other Vermont State Colleges institutions. It may be the only way to save the system, which → Read More
'COVID Hit Us All So Hard': Vt. Hospice Workers Say PTSD Will Last Years
The trauma of the pandemic has affected many: health care workers, first responders, even grocery store clerks. Hospice workers - who deal with death every → Read More
In Rutland, Rumors And Questions Cloud Excitement For Senior Care Developent
In Rutland, a Florida developer's plans to build a $63 million senior living complex on the campus of the former college of St Joseph could be a boon to → Read More
This Year, Many Vt. Towns Are Grappling With How To Take Direct Democracy Digital
COVID-19 has altered many traditions, and town meeting is no different. This year, the bake sales, community potlucks and in-person floor votes → Read More
Rocky Road Away From 'The Raiders': The Controversy Over Rutland High School's Mascot
How do you pick a new name for a high school mascot? And what exactly does a mascot need to signify? → Read More
'A Learning Process': Ski Patrolling Vermont's Resorts During A Pandemic
With thousands flocking to the slopes from states with high rates of infection, Vermont’s 1,300 registered ski patrollers – like everyone else – are having → Read More
Despite Act 250 Complaints, 'No One Is Actively Investigating' Slate Ridge Shooting Range
Imagine you’re a resident of a quiet, rural community in southern Vermont, and a guy from New York moves to town and starts operating a tactical shooting → Read More
Where Do The Terms 'Woodchuck' And 'Flatlander' Come From?
Where did these unusual labels come from, and what do they evoke today? A question about blatant stereotypes, and the Green Mountain lingo we use for them. → Read More