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Family Sues Vermont and Trooper Over Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Man
The suit argues Vermont State Police escalated instead of deescalated the situation.
Nostalgia Toy Store on Burlington’s Church Street to Close
The short-lived toy store opened in November, shortly after the owners closed Weenies Hot Dogs in the same compact corner storefront.
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We Spent 24 Hours on Church Street. Here’s What We Saw.
The city’s iconic red-brick-lined marketplace draws tourists, diners, shoppers, partyers and panhandlers. As its 45th birthday approaches, we captured the events of a lively day.
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Film About Mountain Biker Lea Davison Released for Pride Month
An 18-minute documentary about the Sunderland athlete highlights her experience as a gay woman in a male-dominated sport.
Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, July 1-8
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including early 2000s dancehall phenom Shaggy at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee.
After Decades, Burlington’s Champlain Parkway Officially Opens
The long-awaited opening of the Champlain Parkway, also known as the Southern Connector, was celebrated with great fanfare on Monday in Burlington.
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Vermont CARES Will Take Over Needle-Exchange Program in Burlington
The harm-reduction nonprofit will begin providing services as Burlington’s needle-exchange program in July when the Howard Center Safe Recovery program shutters.
Queen City Volunteers Pitch In to Clean Up Trouble Spots
Burlington is short of money and manpower. Some volunteers are stepping up to address problems such as trash and graffiti.
Soaring Fireworks Costs Force Towns to Cancel or Pony Up
On the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday, Vermont’s towns are grappling with unanticipated sharp increases in the prices of fireworks from China
AG Finds Fatal Police Shooting of Mentally Ill Man in Putney Was Justified
Scott Garvey barricaded himself in his Putney apartment during a mental health episode last year.
Lippa’s Estate and Fine Jewelry to Leave Burlington
The family business is leaving Church Street after a 93-year run. It’s headed for Colchester.
July 16: 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…
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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Catskills-Style Yiddish Vaudeville Comes to Brattleboro
Schtick, spiel and kvetching take the stage as ‘A Bissel Borscht Belt’ pays tribute to the variety shows that played at Catskill Mountains resorts in the 1950s.
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Leunig’s Bistro to Expand to South Burlington’s City Center
Leunig’s on Market will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in a “prominent corner location” of the mixed-use development. Leunig’s in Burlington will remain open.
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Ruth Garbus Goes Deep on Her New Album
On the stunning LP ‘Profound,’ the Brattleboro singer-songwriter embraces her forties and treats her voice — and herself — a little better.
On the Beat: the Return of Some Velvet Sidewalk
The indie-rock band is back with its first new album in almost 30 years. Plus new release and festival news, and the blues scene mourns Dennis Willmott.
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.
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Saying Goodbye to ‘The Comeback,’ the Sly Hollywood Satire That Kept Coming Back
In the show’s final season, Lisa Kudrow once again plays a washed-up sitcom star whose thirst for attention is a mirror of the changing entertainment industry.
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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
Fundraisers • Festivals • Plays • Classes • Sports • Concerts
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