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‘Burlington Is Back,’ Mayor Proclaims
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak said people sense Burlington is on an upswing. She spoke on the bricks of the Church Street Marketplace.
Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont (June 24-July 1)
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including modern jazz revivalist Kamasi Washington at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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Love, Dad: A Father’s Story
Frank Cioffi honored his daughter’s memory by adopting Frankie, her autistic son. At Riverflow Community, he’s planning a future for the child and others like him.
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Nectar’s Lives Again — for One Night
Ahead of a tribute concert to his iconic Burlington rock club at Higher Ground, Nectar Rorris talks about the good old days.
Feldman’s Bagels Closes Abruptly in Burlington and St. Albans
Signs on the doors and a brief social media announcement confirmed that both locations — and those of Firehouse Subs, which Feldman’s owner Bob Leonard also…
Vermonter’s Memoir Recounts Recovery From Opioid Addiction
Rory Van Tuinen’s new book, ‘Awakening the Heart,’ details how he got clean using the psychedelic plant medicines ayahuasca and ibogaine.
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Dairy Farmers of America to Close St. Albans Plant, Supply Store
The decision comes seven years after the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery voted to merge with DFA, a national co-op based in Kansas.
As Political Discourse Craters, ‘The Vermont Way’ Largely Persists
This final installment in our “Ways & Means” series considers whether the Vermont legislature’s tradition of civility and compromise can endure.
Art Bikes Bring a Splash of Color to the Streets of Brandon
Using a grant, a local nonprofit created nine bicycles that will be displayed downtown this summer. Organizers want to spread the concept around the state.
Here’s What It’s Really Like to Attend a Small High School
Several teens told Seven Days about the strong sense of place they felt, the close-knit relationships they’ve made and the ways they’ve had to get creative…
Scott Blocks Lawmakers’ Push to Speed Up Hospital Price Reform
The veto halts a legislative effort to accelerate the rollout of reference-based pricing, a strategy aimed at lowering hospital costs and premiums.
Burlington City Council Approves $112.6 Million Budget
The owner of a home valued at $365,000 — the median value in Burlington — will pay an increase of $191 in municipal taxes next fiscal…
Ways and Means
As Political Discourse Craters, ‘The Vermont Way’ Largely Persists
This final installment in our “Ways & Means” series considers whether the Vermont legislature’s tradition of civility and compromise can endure.
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‘Hadestown’ Creator Anaïs Mitchell to Headline Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in August
The Grammy and Tony Award winner headlines the festival’s opening night, just a month after ‘Hadestown: The Musical’ premieres in movie theaters nationwide.
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Red Hen Baking’s New Café Fills a Niche in Montpelier
Owners Randy George and Eliza Cain never intended to open a second location of their popular Middlesex café. Capital City residents are glad they did.
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Nectar’s Lives Again — for One Night
Ahead of a tribute concert to his iconic Burlington rock club at Higher Ground, Nectar Rorris talks about the good old days.
Soundbites: Remembering Late Burlington Rocker Matthew Stephen Perry
Burlington toasted the musician’s life and legacy with an ear-splitting, tear-jerking, potato-chucking send-off featuring his former bands and Queen City favorites.
On the Beat: Make Music Day Returns
In this week’s music news: An international festival is back with new local management. Plus, Higher Ground hosts a throwback tribute to Nectar’s.
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Steven Spielberg’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Disclosure Day’ Needs a Dose of Wonder
While this story of alien contact recalls the director’s classics, it substitutes clunky staging and exposition for their beauty and propulsiveness.
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Nest: A Spring 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From Burlington investor activity to budget-conscious building in Waitsfield, see what’s shaping Vermont homes in the new issue of Nest.
Nest • Spring 2026
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The 2026 Good Citizen Challenge Makes Learning Civics Fun
Attention teachers and caregivers: Kids in grades K-8 can learn about civics and win prizes by completing fun activities this summer
Kids VT Summer Fun • 2026
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