The author, professor and fan of VTDigger inspired and engaged readers by connecting VTDigger’s work to our nation’s history of democratic participation. buff.ly/3zqlcKk

“They’re exhausted,” said Steve Howard, the executive director of the Vermont State Employees Association. “They’re humanly exhausted. They’re calling their spouses in tears. They call in sick, well of course, because they are sick.” buff.ly/3XOBruc

As hundreds of unhoused people in Vermont lose their motel vouchers, municipal leaders are sending a loud and clear message to all branches of state government: take charge of the worsening homelessness crisis, now. buff.ly/4gJjh4z

Facing residents’ competing requests for accountability, compassion and affordability, this town’s selectboard voted 3-2 on Tuesday to hire more police to address a community-wide rise in crime. buff.ly/4e8zzCf

Reeve has a new book, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics.” buff.ly/3XM5GSi

The postal service previously announced, then temporarily halted, plans to move sorting operations from facilities in White River Junction and Burlington to Connecticut. buff.ly/4dfnBFF

OPINION — "If we have upward of $70 million to spend, let’s invest in solutions that actually disrupt and heal cycles of harm in our community," writes Titan Potter. buff.ly/4dfoqyf

A since-deleted website advertising a three-night event for “minor-attracted persons” has ignited fury and fear in Marshfield and Plainfield, though local leaders say there’s no evidence such a gathering is going to take place in those communities. buff.ly/4eloRYK

Mosquitoville's namesake dirt road, a three-mile stretch in Barnet, has repeatedly generated buzz across the ’net. While surrounding swamps provide clues to the name’s origins, some history may stay untold. buff.ly/4elvla2

Vermont’s Agency of Transportation is poised to sell the Caledonia County Airport to CRAFTVT, a group founded by Kyle Clark, the CEO of Beta Technologies. buff.ly/47CyrEy

On Thursday, roughly 230 households were expected to hit a newly imposed 80-day limit in the state’s emergency housing program. buff.ly/3MUFf6R

OPINION — "If we have upward of $70 million to spend, let’s invest in solutions that actually disrupt and heal cycles of harm in our community," Titan Potter writes. buff.ly/4dfoqyf

What’s behind the name Mosquitoville? And as mosquitoes swarm New England headlines due to a rise in eastern equine encephalitis, which in severe cases can be fatal, have Mosquitoville’s residents taken any extraordinary precautions? buff.ly/4elvla2

Reeve has a new book out, “Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics.” buff.ly/3XM5GSi

If the sale of the Caledonia County Airport moves forward, CRAFTVT would pay the state $500,000 in cash, pave the runway within the first two years of ownership, honor all current leases, and keep the airport public. buff.ly/47CyrEy

This past spring, lawmakers imposed a new 80-day-limit on voucher stays in an attempt to rein in the housing program’s costs. buff.ly/3MUFf6R

OPINION — "We already have programs to incentivize weatherization and heat pumps. Could a zero-interest loan fund for community solar complete the picture?" writes Richard Butz. buff.ly/3BazJKR

This fall, we need your help to cross the finish line. No gift is too small or too big. buff.ly/3Zr62iB

“By day four after the event, it appeared that we actually captured the majority of the material in the treatment plant,” Col. Jacob Roy with the Vermont Army National Guard said at a briefing to the city council earlier this month. From the Other Paper: buff.ly/3MRNYXj

Carroll Peters, 70, who authorities described as the victim’s estranged husband, was expected to be arraigned Friday on the charge of first-degree murder, Vermont State Police said Thursday night. buff.ly/3TBoOzT