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Burlington City Council Confirms Anthony Geraci as Police Chief
Geraci will take over a department that has struggled with recruitment in recent years. He vowed to be an “apolitical” chief.
Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, November 11-18
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Lyric Theatre’s ‘Elf the Musical’ at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington.
Troubled Waters: Lake Champlain Cleanup
Despite $928 Million Spent, Lake Champlain Cleanup Is Falling Behind
Vermont is halfway into a 20-year project to address toxic algae blooms. But the results are mixed, and the problem has worsened in some spots.
Mandated Audit of Lake Champlain Cleanup Efforts Was Never Done
Lawmakers knew the project was expensive and sought an outside evaluation. But no firms stepped up, and lawmakers moved on to other concerns.
From the Publisher: Water Rescue
In a yearlong collaboration with ProPublica, Seven Days is probing why nearly $1 billion in spending has not dramatically improved Lake Champlain’s water quality.
The ‘Troubled Waters’ series is researched and written through ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, in which the award-winning investigatory nonprofit is teaming up with Seven Days on a yearlong project. To help guide our reporting, share your Lake Champlain algae bloom stories.
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Contest: Win Tickets to ‘Warren Miller’s Days Off’
To enter the giveaway, sign up for a Seven Days newsletter on the contest page by Tuesday, November 17 at noon and we’ll draw several winners…
Helping Hands: 15 Ways for Families to Give Back
There are lots of ways for kids to practice giving to others, such as shoveling snow for a neighbor or baking them something sweet.
Get Your Kids Out on the Ice This Winter
Vermont’s frozen recreation ranges from curling to ice fishing to hockey to one of the longest outdoor public skating tracks in the U.S.
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Good Citizen Challenge Reaches Young People Across Vermont
Participants in this summer’s Challenge, organized by Seven Days and Kids VT, practiced doing things that all adults should do.
Burlington Democrat Ben Traverse to Run for Mayor
Traverse, the city council president, was long rumored to have aspirations for the city’s highest office.
What percentage of registered Vermonters voted in the midterm elections?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Feds Target Vermont Protesters Under New Rule
The charges stem from several sit-in protests earlier this year at the National Criminal Analysis and Targeting Center in Williston.
Democrats Regain Supermajority in Vermont Legislature
Tuesday’s blue wave largely erased Republican gains from 2024 and restored the Democrats’ veto-proof supermajority.
Neighbor Dispute Over Old Brick Store Roils Charlotte
The beloved general store is thriving. That’s created problems for the homeowners next door.
A Ritual of Remembrance at ‘Day of the Dead’ Event
About 100 people gathered in Middlebury for the Mexican holiday, which included a mass and procession to celebrate their deceased loved ones
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Wins Sixth Term
The governor defeated Amanda Janoo in one of the closest races since Scott first won election in 2016.
Gray Ousts Rodgers to Reclaim Lieutenant Governor Post
Democrat Molly Gray withstood a barrage of attacks from incumbent Republican LG John Rodgers.
Gen Zero
Expecting Trouble: Vermonters Are Losing Local Birth Centers
As hospitals pull back, people are traveling farther for services — and confronting what’s lost when a community lacks essential care
Interested in the ramifications of Vermont’s declining youth population?
→ Arts + Culture
Visiting the Boardroom, Burlington’s Only Board-Game Café
The cozy East End café offers a library of 650 board games and comfort food to snack on, including a panoply of grilled-cheese options.
→ Food + Drink
Mealtime: Aligot, Traditional French Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
A simple recipe for a peasant dish dating back to the 18th century combines spuds with an impressive cheese pull.
→ Music + Nightlife
Joe Agnello Comes Into His Own on Latest Solo Record
The Burlington singer and guitarist has made a career of channeling other musicians. His new record as Joe Something offers a glimpse of the real thing.
On the Beat: Music Awards and Political Beef
In this week’s news: Vermonters face off in the New England Music Awards, the Dead Shakers want to fight Miro Weinberger, and Allison Fay contemplates the end.
Album Review: Cady Ternity, ‘Chatoyance’
The Northfield indie-rock band’s new release is a dense, heady record that shape-shifts, glimmers and refuses to be categorized.
→ On Screen
Movie Review: Laika’s Stop-Motion Animation ‘Wildwood’
Studio Laika’s stop-motion animation weaves Decemberists front man Colin Meloy’s novel into a spellbinding epic with an ornery heroine.
At the Movies
→ Home + Design
Nest: A Fall 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
Revisit architect-designed houses from the ’70s and a home hand-built in the ’80s, check in on the housing market, and meet the proprietors of Dwellness, all in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Fall 2026
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Editor’s Note: Child’s Play
Kids VT’s 2026 Giving Back Issue is full of screen-free family fun, including indoor and outdoor adventures and a list of 15 ways to help others…
Kids VT Winter • 2026
Fundraisers • Festivals • Plays • Classes • Sports • Concerts
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