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Burlington Cop Fired at Two Minors in Car, Prosecutors Say
Just seconds after arriving on scene, Officer Jeffrey Baur opened fire on a car, narrowly missing the two minors inside.
Burlington Police Officer Cited for August Shooting
The charge stems from an August 10, 2025, incident in which Jeffrey Baur allegedly shot at a vehicle in Burlington’s Old North End.
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The Rocky Road That Led to the ‘Free Ben & Jerry’s’ Campaign
The strange marriage of Unilever and Vermont’s activist ice cream brand began as a study in enlightened capitalism. But politics and lawsuits created a bitter impasse.
Invest in Your Neighbors’ Future With the Vermont Community Loan Fund
Impact investors are putting their money toward supporting affordable housing, child care and local businesses. It’s easier than you might think.
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Burlington Man Likely Died From Hypothermia
Perry Thornley, 61, was found lying face down in the snow in Battery Park on the morning of January 8.
Migrant Justice Leader Charged With Human Smuggling
Jose Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz was detained by federal immigration authorities on his way to work Thursday morning.
Vermont Sugar Makers Are Tapping Migrant Workers for Help
Dozens of laborers have gotten visas to help syrup makers during the short, unpredictable and demanding season.
Vermont Lawmakers Consider Facility for Mentally Ill Offenders
The forensic facility would likely be located within an existing Vermont prison and would house people facing potential life sentences.
‘Take Apart’ Class Shows Kids What’s Inside Household Devices
Shelburne resident Deb Sigel, a former NASA engineer, started offering the workshops 16 years ago to make engineering fun and accessible.
Bench Press: Judges Seeking Reappointment Turn to Lobbyists
As lawmakers weigh Superior Court Judge Malone’s future, the judicial retention process draws attention to the unusual role of lobbying in Vermont’s judiciary.
Rural Vermonters Decry Act 250 Reforms
Hundreds turned out on Tuesday at the Statehouse to demand reform or repeal of new land-use rules now under consideration.
Burlington City Council Grills Chief Over South Burlington ICE Raid
Interim Police Chief Shawn Burke said his officers were put in a difficult position as they dealt with some aggressive people in the large crowd.
Burlington Childcare Center Closes Amid Probe of Former Teacher
Parents were notified last week that the center would shut down “effective immediately” after being reassured for weeks that it wouldn’t close.
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New Middlebury Play Aims to Save the World From Nuclear War
‘Treaty: A Play About How to Not Blow Up the Planet’ is equal parts theater, documentary storytelling and audience dialogue featuring real disarmament negotiators.
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Thingz From Yaad to Move to Burlington’s Cherry Street
Shaneall Ferron-Cowey and T’Yana Cheney hope to open in the former Sushi Maeda space in May. Expect a bigger menu, Caribbean cocktails and Jamaican flair.
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Getting Bach to Bluegrass: A Q&A With Chris Thile
The mandolin virtuoso takes on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach in an upcoming performance at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington.
Album Review: Roost.World Full-Length Release ‘Q.D.A.’
The Burlington electronic duo delivers a buzzing danceteria on its first full-length LP, drawing listeners in with liberating music and insider intimacy.
Remembering Matthew Stephen Perry, My Best Friend
The death of a beloved Burlington musician and scene stalwart leaves a hole in the heart of the Queen City as big as the man himself.
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Family Values Don’t Stand a Chance in ‘Anniversary’ and ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’
A timely dystopian drama and a horror comedy sequel both cast the rituals of privileged clans in new and sinister lights.
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Vershire Couple Wins HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’
Through a $150K renovation, the couple’s Orange County home, the “Mishmosh Hodgepodge,” transformed into a stylish mountaintop dream house.
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Editor’s Note: The Kids VT Money Issue 2026
Cathy Resmer reflects on the coloring contest and the upcoming Next GENerator: VT’s Youth Maker Market — two examples of reader engagement.
Kids VT Money Issue • 2026
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