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Federal Judge Releases Somali Cab Driver Detained by ICE
In an unexpected move, Judge Geoffrey Crawford released Hussien Noor Hussien on bail during a Wednesday morning hearing.
Windsor Sheriff Stripped of Law Enforcement Certification
The indefinite revocation of Sheriff Ryan Palmer’s certification comes as he faces criminal charges of sexual misconduct.
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Fears of ICE Surge Galvanize Vermonters to Respond
The threat of a large-scale immigration enforcement surge in Vermont has galvanized elected leaders and community organizers to prepare with a greater sense of urgency.
Proposed Quarry Leads to Fears of Hazardous Dust
Plans to quarry an outcropping of quartz to make way for a business park have residents worried about inhaling dangerous dust.
Rodgers Kicks Off Reelection Bid
The incumbent lieutenant governor is unlikely to face a Republican in the primary, but Dems are lining up to try to take him out.
ICE Detains Steven Tendo, Ugandan Asylum Seeker
Tendo was detained shortly after arriving at a health care facility in Shelburne where he works.
Drescher Confirmed for Supreme Court in Rare Tie-Breaker Vote
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers was called upon to break the tie — and sent Drescher to the bench.
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Theater Review: ‘Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,’ Vermont Stage
Thanks to the neat structure of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation and this show’s lush staging, the 1934 murder mystery sweeps viewers onto a train and into another era.
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Three Chittenden County Destinations Worthy of Date Night
Romantic restaurant rendezvous are not just for Valentine’s Day. Share good food and drink with your sweetie at Salt & Bubbles, Fig and Pascolo Ristorante.
→ Music + Nightlife
‘Abstract VT’ Podcast Uncovers Hidden Gems of Vermont’s Creative Scene
Host Abbey Berger-Knorr, aka Abbey B.K., takes her music-and-arts podcast to the next level after the closure of its former home at Burlington’s Big Heavy World.
On the Beat: New Music From Noah Kahan, King Tuff, Dwight + Nicole
Three of Vermont’s bigger music acts announce forthcoming new records — including Noah Kahan, who partnered with Mastercard to drop in at the Grammy Awards.
Album Review: Obi the Voicegod, ‘A.B.A.M II: No Way Through’
The sequel to Obi’s 2023 debut is a cohesive collection of club-ready bangers elevated by the young Vermont rapper’s vision, voice and musicality.
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Life’s Definitely Not a Beach in Amusingly Twisted Survival Horror Comedy ‘Send Help’
Director Sam Raimi takes a crack at the hoary trope of desert-island role reversal, putting female rage and anti-corporate satire in the mix.
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Vermont Home Vies to Win HGTV’s ‘Ugliest House in America’
The Vershire abode, dubbed the “Mishmosh Hodgepodge,” competes this week against four other hideous homes for a $150,000 makeover.
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Editor’s Note: Raising Kids Who Give Back
This holiday season, the “Giving Back” issue of Kids VT focuses on encouraging young people and adults to contribute to their communities.
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