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Kevin Goddard | Don Eggert

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May 15-21, 2024
Vol. 29, No. 32

How Warmer, Wetter, Wilder Weather Is Compelling Vermont Farmers to Adapt; Dems Add Intrigue to Governor's Race; Role-Playing a New Trump Presidency; A Refresh at Starry Night Café; Chatting With Big Thief's Buck Meek

Digital Edition

Growing Pains: How Warmer, Wetter, Wilder Weather Is Compelling Vermont Farmers to Adapt
- By Melissa Pasanen

News

Education
As School Budget Season Drags On, Residents Put Education Spending Under the Microscope
By Alison Novak
Tags: Education, education funding, school budgets

Politics
A Local Veteran Discusses Lessons Learned From War-Gaming a Second Trump Presidency
By Ken Picard
Tags: Politics, Activism, Donald Trump, Veterans for Responsible Leadership, Constitutional Thresholds, Dan Barkhuff, war game

True 802
Vermont Officials Recover an Antique Weather Vane Stolen From a Train Station in 1983
By Rachel Hellman
Tags: True 802, White River Junction, weathervane, Art Loss Register

Dean’s Potential Run for Governor Buoys Dems Eager for a Competitive Race
By Kevin McCallum
Tags: News, Howard Dean, Vermont, governor, Phil Scott

Politics
News Breaker to News Maker: Stewart Ledbetter to Run for Vermont Senate
By Anne Wallace Allen
Tags: Politics

Politics
Plan to Sort Vermont's Mail in Connecticut Is Suspended
By Anne Wallace Allen
Tags: Politics

Arts + Culture

Art Review
At the Phoenix Gallery, the Group Show “Flora” Is Like a Field of Wildflowers
By Pamela Polston
Tags: Art Review, Flora, Joseph Pensak, TR Risk, Kelsey Telek, Alison Scileppi, Frankie Gardiner, Annemarie Buckley, Linden Eller, Kristy Hughes, The Phoenix

Books
Book Review: 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories,' Julia Alvarez
By Jim Schley
Tags: Books, Julia Alvarez, The Cemetery of Untold Stories, novel

Art Review
Elise Whittemore’s Monoprint ‘Quilts’ Explore Form, Pattern and Process
By Alice Dodge
Tags: Art Review, Elise Whittemore, Black Quilts, printmaking, Soapbox Arts

Ask the Rev.
My Friend Always Wants to Borrow My Stuff
By The Reverend
Tags: Ask the Rev.

Magnificent 7
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 15-21

Spring has sprung, and there's no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect learn and have a good time. We've compiled seven must-do events, including performances by Persian violinist Mehrnam Rastegari and Mediterranean psychedelic-surf trio Habbina Habbina at the Bandwagon Summer Series in Putney.
By Emily Hamilton
Tags: Magnificent 7, Bandwagon Summer Series, Green Mountain Roller Derby, Back in Black Bout, Fun Yener Velt, Downtown Sip + Shop, 48-Hour Film Slam, Rosemary Mosco, 40 Years Together

Food + Drink

» Cover Story - Agriculture
Growing Pains: How Warmer, Wetter, Wilder Weather Is Compelling Vermont Farmers to Adapt
By Melissa Pasanen
Tags: Agriculture, climate change, farming, extreme weather, weather, climate, apples, Intervale, 2023 flood

Grilling the Chef
Grilling the Chef: Robert Smith III Leads a Fresh Chapter at Ferrisburgh’s Starry Night Café
By Jordan Barry
Tags: Grilling the Chef, Ferrisburgh, Robert Smith III, Starry Night Café

Food News
Leo & Co. to Open in Essex’s Former Sweet Clover Market
By Jordan Barry
Tags: Food News, Essex, Leo & Co., market

Food News
New Chef and Menu at the Big Spruce in Richmond
By Melissa Pasanen
Tags: Food News, Richmond, Christian Kruse, dinner, American fare, The Big Spruce

Music

Music News + Views
Soundbites: Buck Meek Embraces the Love Song
By Chris Farnsworth
Tags: Music News + Views, Buck Meek, Big Thief

Music News + Views
On the Beat: Music Phone Booths in Rutland and the Final Ripton Community Coffee House Show
By Chris Farnsworth
Tags: Music News + Views, Mountain Music

Album Review
Termanology, 'Time Is Currency'
By Justin Boland
Tags: Album Review, Termanology, Time Is Currency

On Screen

Movie+TV Reviews
A Pop Star Falls for Anne Hathaway in the Escapist but Uninspired Rom-Com 'The Idea of You'
By Margot Harrison
Tags: Movie+TV Reviews, The Idea of You, Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Staff Picks

Now Playing
Now Playing in Theaters: May 15-21

In addition to La Chimera, here's what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
By Margot Harrison
Tags: Now Playing

Life Lines

Obituaries
Obituary: Nadine Berrini, 1973-2024

Waterbury Center woman realized her dream of designing and building her home, then filling it with friends and family

Obituaries
Obituary: Robert N. Essman, 1937-2024

Shelburne man was the former art director for Life, Business Week and People magazines

Obituaries
Obituary: Sally Ginsberg Tannen, 1954-2024

Beloved teacher and parenting adviser was most devoted to her role as grandmother

Obituaries
Obituary: Paul R. Philbrook, 1931-2024

Norwich native dedicated his career to the State of Vermont

Obituaries
Obituary: Charles Yergeau, 1959-2024

Former Vermont man gave love, guidance and shelter to many

Obituaries
Obituary: Samuel “Sam” James Hill, 1990-2024

Fiercely loyal and protective friend cared deeply for his born and chosen families

Obituaries
Obituary: Juliet Maria Weed, 1960-2024

Baker loved cooking shows and volunteered at a local food shelf

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