The Vermont Historic Sites Commission, now known as the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, started placing roadside historic markers throughout Vermont in 1947.  Since then, over 340 of these...

Gerald Stoner teaches numerous classes here at BFA, including Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Art I and Art II.  Outside of the classroom, he owns and operates a sculpture business called Gerald K Stoner...

At the end of the month, Vermont will be adding to its collection of roadside historic markers.  A dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday, May 30 at 11 A.M. to honor Ann Story of Salisbury. Ann...

Katherine Arden is a Vermont author known for works such as the Small Spaces quarter and the Winternight trilogy.  She writes with a focus on horror and fantasy elements, fusing the two to craft books...

Leah Jamison, an 18-year-old from St. Albans, Vermont, is currently part of a competition to be crowned America’s Favorite Student. The prize offered is $20,000, a trip to the Planetary Society with...

Matt DiLoreto is a meteorologist at NBC5, where he delivers the forecast to viewers across Vermont and northern New York.  His passion and expertise in the field are evident in each broadcast, and The...

On April 12, a new roadside historic site marker will be unveiled at Riverside Cemetery in Swanton.  This marker will commemorate Leonard Lord, a World War I Corporal who grew up in Swanton and is buried...

In this interview with The Mercury, Mr. Pollard discusses the upcoming Europe trip, which will take place in the summer of 2027, and reflects back on last year's trip.  The 2027 trip will be an expansion...

Stephanie Garguilo, from Saint Albans, has been successfully selling and sharing her art with the world. Stephanie has been drawing, painting, and doing much more artistry for her whole life. She runs...

On Saturday, March 28, Next GENerator in Burlington will be hosting Vermont's second Young Entrepreneurs Fair.  The event will feature kids of all ages, selling their products, which range from custom...

BFA alum Julia Remillard discusses with The Mercury her brand, Epi-Pals, which are in the process of being introduced to the market.   Q: What moment or experience sparked the idea for this...

St.Albans – Students’ passion for music leaves the classroom with the help of Broderick Chamberlain. Brody, a BFA senior graduating this year, 2026, has taken his passion for music and assembled...