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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
If you were to look at a map, you would likely miss Jonesville entirely. But this small gem inside Richmond is a community bustling with creativity.The small three-mile stretch connects Richmond to Bolton along Vermont Route 2 and serves as the foundation for something much greater than its geography would imply.Jackson Hancock and Trey Glover are the co-owners of the Jonesville Print House, a new screen printing studio built inside a converted gun shop.
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1 month ago | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
With just over two weeks until the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay, thousands of runners are gearing up for one of New England's most anticipated races. On May 25, athletes will take on the 13.1-mile loop, which attracts first-timers, seasoned participants, and enthusiastic spectators alike. Among those in the crowd this year will be Emily Kohlbacher, a New England native now living in Florida, who first ran the race in 1992 as an 18-year-old.
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1 month ago | 
pubs.acs.org | Marina Kirillova |Adrian Pastor |Alexander Kirillov
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1 month ago | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
Nestled in central Vermont, the town of Barre boasts nail-biting excitement, bold flavors, and handcrafted goods, making it a must-visit destination. Claire Georges, owner of Butterfly Bakery of Vermont, set roots in the community in 2020. Specializing in crafting hot sauces, her creations have garnered national attention, appearing three times on the hit online show "Hot Ones." Georges said locals were initially surprised by the concept of a bakery making hot sauce.
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2 months ago | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
I’M ADRIENNE PASTOR. THIS IS NBC5 IN DEPTH. NEARLY A YEAR SINCE LEAVING CITY HALL. BURLINGTON’S FORMER MAYOR MIRO WEINBERGER IS GOING BACK TO HIS ROOTS, HOPING TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO WHAT HE CALLS A HOUSING SCARCITY IN THE STATE. I CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIS NEW COALITION. LET’S BUILD HOMES, AND HOW HE THINKS THAT THE STATE CAN BUILD 30,000 OF THEM IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. YOU HAVE A PRETTY AMBITIOUS GOAL, OR THIS IS KIND OF SETTING YOUR SIGHTS ON 30 K HOMES.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
More than a hundred high school students are heading to the nation's capital starting March 1, during their visit students will learn the inner workings of careers in politics as part of the United States Senate Youth Program. "I'm very excited for the program. I think it's going to be a fantastic experience," Grey Fearon a senior at Vergennes Union High School said. Fearon is one of two students from Vermont in the program who are interested in pursuing a career in public service.
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Feb 24, 2025 | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
The aerial views of Stars Hollow in the opening sequence of "Gilmore Girls" are South Royalton's claim to fame. The show captures the essence of a cozy, rural New England, but locals like Jordan Madden and Suzann Audette embody it in their work all year round. For Audette, it begins with an order, then a pattern, an engraving, and ends with the perfect stocking for your holiday celebrations.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
THAT WAS NBC FIVE STEPHEN BIDDIX REPORTING. VERMONT’S EDUCATION FUNDING SYSTEM HAS BECOME ONE OF THE BIGGEST TOPICS IN THE LEGISLATURE. AFTER LAST YEAR’S HISTORIC TAX INCREASE. THE CURRENT MODEL LETS LOCAL DISTRICTS AND THE VOTERS IN THOSE DISTRICTS DECIDE HOW MUCH TO SPEND EACH YEAR BASED ON COSTS AND STUDENT NEEDS. THEN THE STATE COMES UP WITH THE MONEY, BUT MOST OF IT COMES FROM PROPERTY TAXES. THE SYSTEM THAT WE HAVE NOW COMES FROM YEARS OF WORK TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL INEQUITY.
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Feb 3, 2025 | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
In Addison County, the town of Lincoln sits just below Mount Abraham. Vermont's fifth-tallest peak offers scenic views, whether you're climbing to the summit or driving through the Lincoln gap and when you need a rest, Lincoln has one of the coziest places to stay. "It used to be a logger's hotel for people to find the guys up on the working on the mount and then come down here and hang out in the upstairs bedrooms," Old Hotel Co-owner David Wood said.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
mynbc5.com | Adrian Pastor
In the center of Franklin County, Vermont travelers will find a small town which holds firm on the meaning of community. Sitting on these 47,000 acers, just over 2000 people live in the town of Fairfield. Folks who call it home say it won't be long before you recognize all your neighbors. "There is not too much that we can do have to do besides just telling everyone who will tell everyone who will tell everyone," said Sunni Tipper with the Fairfield Community Center.
