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Burlington’s Festival of Fools Returns
Acrobats, magicians, musicians and buskers enliven the city in one of the summer’s hottest events.
Lawmakers Might Suspend Financial Disclosure Penalties for Candidates
State officials and advocates warn the move could weaken transparency and accountability as a campaign filing period is about to begin on Monday.
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After a Hiatus, Can Circus Smirkus Revive Its Big Top Tour?
An accident and near bankruptcy forced the Greensboro youth circus to cancel its signature event this summer, raising questions about its long-term viability.
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News Quiz: How much money is the UVM Medical Center losing every day?
Answer this question and seven others in out new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Ouster of Public Safety Chair Divides Burlington Council
Progressive Councilor Melo Grant no longer chairs the Public Safety Committee. Democrat Ranjit “Buddy” Singh got the post instead.
Do You Work for Homeland Security in Vermont? We Want to Hear From You.
Our immigration reporter, Lucy Tompkins, is interested in talking with current and former DHS employees in Vermont.
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After a Rural Revolt, Dems Favor Rolling Back Act 250 Reforms
Just two years ago, lawmakers approved tougher development rules for rural areas. Facing harsh backlash and potential political fallout, they’re changing course.
As Immigration to Vermont Drops, a ‘Demographic Cliff’ Looms
Schools and employers are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s crackdown on refugee resettlement.
A 530-Year-Old Manuscript Is on Display at Burlington’s Public Library
The hand-printed religious treatise written in old biblical Latin was originally published in 1494. It will be on display at the Fletcher Free Library until May…
May 14: Navigate the Real Estate Maze at the Seven Days House Party
This free online workshop will give you the honest truth about the Vermont real estate market from local experts. Ask your questions in advance and join…
Healthy Living Workers Will Vote on Whether to Form a Union
A simple majority of workers expressed support for the effort, and the official vote to form a Healthy Living union is scheduled for April 30.
UVM Medical Center Is Losing $460,000 Every Day
Lawmakers and regulators say the hospital system’s losses reflect a predictable outcome of Vermont’s health care cost structure, not an unexpected crisis.
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Lawmakers Might Suspend Financial Disclosure Penalties for Candidates
State officials and advocates warn the move could weaken transparency and accountability as a campaign filing period is about to begin on Monday.
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Burlington’s Festival of Fools Returns
Acrobats, magicians, musicians and buskers enliven the city in one of the summer’s hottest events.
→ Food + Drink
Champlain Valley Apiaries to Hit 100th With Next-Gen Leader
Despite dire bee die-offs, Curtis Mraz has stepped up at his family’s legacy Middlebury biz. Honey and apitherapy sales will help support a new HQ in…
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Forged in Fire: Robber Robber’s Heat-Tested New Record
The Burlington indie-rock outfit made it through an apartment fire to record its best album to date, ‘Two Wheels Move the Soul.’
On the Beat: New Tunes From Ruth Garbus, Bob Wagner and More
It’s a hot week for new Vermont releases, including tracks by Garbus, Wagner, Marcie Hernandez, Julia Randall and Deerest.
Album Reviews: Six New Records From Vermont Artists
A roundup of some of the area’s latest releases, including albums from Daffodil-11, english major and Bonji.
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Ian McKellen Tears Up the Screen (and Canvases) as a Narcissistic Art Legend in ‘The Christophers’
Steven Soderbergh’s latest is an engrossing two-hander drama about a failed artist hired to forge the work of the washed-up idol who once inspired her.
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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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