Erin Petenko,

Erin Petenko is a data and Washington County reporter for VTDigger, responsible for her own data-driven stories as well as collaborating with other reporters to analyze numbers, design graphics, and interpret spreadsheets. Originally from New Jersey, she previously worked as a data reporter for the statewide news website NJ.com. Petenko focuses on local issues in Vermont and Washington County, using her journalistic skills to provide insightful coverage of important topics.

Biography:  https://vtdigger.org/our-team/erin-petenko/

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.
  • At least seven bridges were taken out by the floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
  • Hurricane Beryl remnants caused flooding and serious damage in northern New England, specifically Vermont and New Hampshire.
  • In central and northern Vermont, over 3 inches of rain fell during Wednesday and Thursday.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Vermont Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl: One Death Confirmed, Dozens Rescued, Extensive Damage Reported in Central Vermont

Vermont Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl: One Death Confirmed, Dozens Rescued, Extensive Damage Reported in Central Vermont

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Vermont faces another disaster as Hurricane Beryl causes flooding, resulting in at least one confirmed death and significant damage in Central Vermont. Dozens of roads are closed, including Interstate 89 Exit 11 off-ramp and Route 2 in multiple towns. Evacuations have been reported, and shelters are open for displaced residents. Governor Phil Scott declares a state of emergency.