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Alimentari Café & Provisions Does Daytime Italian in BTV
The newest sibling in the St. Paul Street resto group offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, a global pantry and select Trattoria Delia and Pizzeria Verità faves.
Shell Out for Pizzeria Corinna’s Italian Subs in Essex
The sandwiches at the new 1980s-style pizza shop in Essex Towne Marketplace are named after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They’ll have you saying, “Cowabunga!”
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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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520 BBQ and Grill Brings Southern-Style Smoked Meat to Essex
A Southerner in Matthew Desautels’ army unit introduced the Burlington native to barbecue. He started smoking as a hobby. A federal job buyout let him turn…
Tour a Cozy Waitsfield Home That’s Eco-Friendly and Affordable
Small, bright and airy, this high-efficiency home in the Mad River Valley helps fill the “missing middle” of market-rate housing for moderate-income buyers.
Study Says Building More Homes in Burlington Won’t Lower Costs
A new study by UVM researchers suggests building more homes may not make housing more affordable — because investors are competing with cash for what’s built.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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DIY: How to Gather and Create Foraged Home Décor
Want to make beautiful and practical items for your home — without dropping big bucks on supplies? Try gathering materials from nature.
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Vermont Fresh Network on Indefinite Hiatus, Leaves Legacy
The pioneering farm-to-table nonprofit has faded out in its 30th year. Its final collab series with the Vermont Agency of Ag launches solo this week.
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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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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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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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