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Media Note: VTDigger and Its Union Ink New Contract
Concerns about the use of AI had been a sticking point in negotiations at Vermont’s largest newsroom.
Labor Board Shoots Down Gov. Scott’s Return-to-Office Policy
The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the state to rescind the policy, but Gov. Phil Scott vowed to appeal.
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Cash In With the Money & Retirement Issue
Seven Days disburses knowledge on everything from gray-haired rabble-rousers to a dollar oyster deal. But why do we still need banks?
Invest in Your Neighbors’ Future With the Vermont Community Loan Fund
Impact investors are putting their money toward supporting affordable housing, child care and local businesses. It’s easier than you might think.
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Older Vermonters Bring Time, Life Experience and a Burning Sense of Duty to Political Protests
Older Activists Bring Time and Life Experience to Protests
Burlington’s Leaders Need to Dig Out of a Budget Hole. But How?
Once again, the city’s expenses are outpacing revenues. The administration and council agree they need to trim spending.
Some Vermont Doctors Embrace the New ‘Direct Primary Care’ Model
In these practices, patients pay regular fees to their physician for access to care, cutting out the insurance companies altogether.
New Online Search Tool Finds That Item You Want at a Local Store
Vermont-based e-commerce startup Myti has released a browser extension that takes your search for a product on a national retailer’s website and finds a store that’s…
From the Publisher: End of an Era
Seven Days’ longest-serving staffer, sales executive Michelle Brown, is retiring. Her work helped transform our edgy alt-weekly into a must-read news source.
Chittenden County State’s Attorney Race Is Off to a Spicy Start
Bram Kranichfeld, a Burlington resident and current top prosecutor in Franklin County, wants to unseat Sarah George, his former colleague.
Slideshow: Vermonters Rally to Trumpet ‘No Kings’
Thousands gathered around the state on Saturday for the third national protest against the Trump administration.
After Protest, Vermont Senate Postpones Some Act 250 Reforms
Lawmakers agreed to push rules meant to protect headwaters until 2028, while those about road construction were shelved until 2030.
Burlington Cop Fired at Two Minors in Car, Prosecutors Say
Just seconds after arriving on scene, Officer Jeffrey Baur opened fire on a car, narrowly missing the two minors inside.
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Standup Gordon Clark Sets the Stage for Younger Comics
After decades as a political activist, the 66-year-old independent show producer is creating opportunities outside the established comedy club scene in Vermont.
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Dining Out in Vermont Has Gotten More Expensive. We’ve Got Receipts.
As the cost of running a restaurant rises, so do menu prices. We looked at two decades’ worth of tabs — and heard from a biz…
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Soundbites: New Music From Bob Wagner, Lily Seabird
A summer full of music gets an early start as several of Vermont’s best artists release singles. Plus, two mountain fests kick off a busy season of outdoor music.
Eye on the Scene: Experimental Music at Burlington’s
At a South End furniture shop last month, our intrepid photographer was transported by the ethereal sounds of Liam Grant, Sam Boston and Jeremy Kizina.
Album Review: Dana Robinson, ‘The Sound of the Word’
On his new album, Robinson pays homage to folk traditions and showcases his talent for lyrical explorations of the Vermont landscape.
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‘Project Hail Mary’ Explores the Sweet Side of Science Fiction
The adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel succeeds by making us care about its hero, a sartorially challenged teacher on a space mission.
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→ Home + Design
Vershire Couple Wins HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’
Through a $150K renovation, the couple’s Orange County home, the “Mishmosh Hodgepodge,” transformed into a stylish mountaintop dream house.
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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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