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Esox Appears to Have Abruptly Closed
The unassuming Burlington dive “across from the divorce court” on Main Street shuttered over the weekend after nearly 50 years. A social media post cited a rent dispute.
Man Fatally Stabbed in Burlington Amid Spate of Violent Incidents
Knives and guns were brandished multiple times over the weekend. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak called the events “deeply upsetting.”
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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, August 19-26
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including acclaimed comedian Gary Gulman at Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington.
Vermont’s Slow Magic Releases ‘Emotion Engine’
The mysterious masked synth-pop star celebrates his sixth LP and kicks off a North American tour at Higher Ground this Saturday.
Blue Paddle Bistro Closes in South Hero
The longtime Champlain Islands restaurant started canceling reservations earlier this week and announced its permanent closure in a social media post on Thursday night.
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News Quiz: Who won the auction for Montpelier’s flood-damaged federal building?
Answer this question and seven others in our new weekly news quiz about Vermont news. It’s quick, fun and informative.
Officer Who Called Border Patrol to Traffic Stop Was Working for the Feds at the Time
Costella was patrolling the border as part of Operation Stonegarden, a program in which local officers assist the feds with border enforcement.
Washington Central Voters Approve New Process for Closing Schools
The vote to change the district’s articles of agreement passed by 1,711 votes to 1,365.
Church Street’s MK Clothing Sold to Rutland’s McNeil & Reedy
The Burlington haberdashery’s new owner says he has no plans to relocate the store, which has become a fixture on Burlington’s pedestrian-only marketplace.
Vigil and Ride for Teen Cyclist Killed in Crash Draws Hundreds
Mourners installed an all-white “ghost bike” in honor of Shiloh Skalka, who was killed last month at the age of 16.
Healthy Living Appeals to NLRB Not to Recognize Its Labor Union
The company accuses Workers United of flooding its workforce with workers to win a unionization vote. The union calls that claim “delusional.”
A Woman Accused of Faking Credentials Faces Deportation to Iran
An Iranian woman who lectures on surgeries crossed illegally into Vermont from Canada. She says she fears torture if she is sent home.
Janoo Wins the Democratic Nomination for Governor
She’ll face Republican Gov. Phil Scott in the general election in November. A recent survey showed the popular incumbent’s approval rating has slipped.
Chittenden County Sheriff Gamelin Defeats Bloom in Democratic Primary
The race was one of the more unusual contests in Vermont this primary season.
Gen Zero
Young People Want to Leave Vermont Over Affordability Concerns, Poll Finds
The findings capture the scale of Vermont’s cost-of-living woes and the challenge they pose to an aging state that wants to attract younger residents.
Interested in the ramifications of Vermont’s declining youth population?
→ Arts + Culture
‘Valley Transit’ Films in the Upper Valley
Spearheaded by Junction Arts & Media with an all-local cast and crew, the movie is believed to be the first feature film shot entirely in the region.
→ Food + Drink
Montréal Critic Lesley Chesterman Shares Her Restaurant Intel
The former Gazette writer believes her hometown’s culinary scene is underestimated. She kick-started a museum exhibit and offered recs for a weekend of eats.
→ Music + Nightlife
Vermont’s Slow Magic Releases ‘Emotion Engine’
The mysterious masked synth-pop star celebrates his sixth LP and kicks off a North American tour at Higher Ground this Saturday.
Phil Acimovic Creates a Soundtrack for Cold Hollow Sculpture Park
The Yale lecturer and composer performs an original score inspired by the works of artist David Stromeyer at the Enosburg Falls park.
David Schein Prepares to Premiere ‘Queen City Songs’ at Off Center
The Queen City native, writer and musician has created a musical walking tour of his hometown, full of quirky stories and ghosts of the past.
→ On Screen
‘One Night Only’ Doesn’t Make a Good Case for Dystopian Rom-Com
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner play strangers who collide on the only night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex in Will…
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→ Home + Design
Nest: A Summer 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
From DIY interior design to hiring a contractor, planting trees to paring your possessions, read all about it in the latest issue of Nest.
Nest • Summer 2026
→ Parenting with Kids VT
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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