

Obituary: Birgit Wrede Nielsen Deeds, 1936-2024
Adventurer was known for her undaunted love of life and her generosity
Scale Poke Bar Owners Reopen Essex Junction Location
Perry and Neil Farr are bringing their second Chittenden County restaurant back to its roots as a destination for Hawaiian-style poke and açaí bowls.
Obituary: Peter E. Thomas, 1940-2024
Williston man leaves a legacy of care and concern for his family
Obituary: Connor M. Fitzgerald, 1994-2024
Lifelong lover of basketball was caring, empathetic, protective, charismatic and loyal
Obituary: Joanne Dawson Granai, 1932-2024
South Burlington woman enjoyed a variety of activities, but her Christ Church Presbyterian family was especially important to her
Obituary: Bettejayne Whitcomb, 1930-2024
Avid pilot was a member of the local Experimental Aircraft Association and volunteered to fly patients to hospitals as part of AirLifeLine
Obituary: Richard C. Blum, 1934-2024
Burlington lawyer was known for his unselfish efforts to help people in need and for his quick wit, irreverent humor and love of the English language
Obituary: Margaret Davison, 1960-2024
Despite the career changes throughout her life, nurse continued to be a caregiver for her parents, her siblings, and her large circle of family and friends
Obituary: Juan Mier Jr., 1934-2024
A passion for large-scale construction equipment led to a career that included the construction of parts of Interstate 89 and other notable projects
Obituary: Kenneth Marsh Stone, 1942-2024
Williston man was active in his community through acts of generosity and civic engagement
Obituary: Nina Gumpert Parris, 1927-2024
Museum curator used her understanding of history to imagine a better future
Obituary: Denton Edward “Ned” MacCarty, MD, 1931-2024
Chief of radiology and U.S. Navy Medical Corps veteran loved square dancing, traveling and sports
UVM to Raise Tuition for Undergraduates Next Year
University trustees voted on Friday to raise tuition 2 percent for in-staters and 4.5 percent for out-of-staters. They’re also looking for ways to cut expenses.
Obituary: Jacob Didyoung, 1977-2024
Burlington man loved hiking, camping and computers and was deeply loved by friends and family
Q&A: Building Community at the Rail City Tattoo Festival
The convention drew nearly 50 tattoo artists and more than 1,000 attendees, many of whom got fresh ink. Go behind the scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
Soundbites: Venue Spotlight on the Mill in Westport, N.Y.
Taylor and Catherine Ross Haskins combine their love of music and art at their new performance venue and art gallery in a renovated grain mill.
Vermont Manufacturers Meet to Address Labor Shortage
Leaders from Beta Technologies, OnLogic and other companies convened at Generator Makerspace to discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining workers.
Ask the Rev: Can Mediums Really Communicate With the Dead?
The Rev makes suggestions for dealing with grief after losing a loved one and receiving messages from the other side.
Farming Technology Reduces Pollution, Increases Production
New farming technology uses AI and machine learning to help farmers provide better feed and care for their animals and fertilize their fields more efficiently.
Behold, the Magnetica!
Burlington composer Katherine Quittner’s elaborate sound healing instrument is good for what ails you … maybe.
A Repurposed Bus Delivers Lessons to Addison County Kids
MILO, which stands for My Innovative Learning Opportunity, offers afterschool science workshops to students in Mount Abraham Unified School District’s towns.
From the Publisher: Years in the Making
Seven Days‘ annual Tech Issue coincides with its tech job fair and expo — and offers a chance to note the ways technology is changing our lives.
Gaming the System: Champlain College’s Game Studio Celebrates 20 Years
The school’s Game Studio program marks a two-decade milestone with a hands-on exhibition of video game history and an immersive new art installation.
Theater Review: ‘The Cherry Orchard,’ Middlebury Acting Company
Director Melissa Lourie sets the actors to work deep below the surface of Chekhov’s comedy, revealing the play’s funny and beautiful truths.
Ticket Scammers Are Increasingly Sophisticated in Duping Fans
The practices overcharge consumers, cheat artists and cost presenters time, money and their reputations. And many of them are legal in Vermont.
Album Reviews: Six New Releases from Vermont Artists
This quick-hit roundup of new music ranges from metal to folk to experimental and includes releases from James Kochalka Superstar and Hungrytown.
Vermont Researchers Work to Create a Self-Destructing Microchip
A Marvell Technology engineer and a UVM professor are working together on a semiconductor chip that can self-destruct if needed to prevent a security breach.
Stream These Two Spooky Films: ‘The First Omen’ and ‘Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person’
The First Omen and Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person are both effectively spooky, directed by women and available to stream.
Soft Science: ‘Wool and Water’ at North Branch Nature Center
Scientist Michale Glennon and a group of artists crochet, knit, weave and felt their way through data about the Lake Champlain basin.
Essex Junction’s Esports Dojo Trains Young Video Gamers
Through afterschool programs at his gaming center, Grant Patterson uses video gaming as a gateway to real-world lessons.
Free Will Astrology (10/23/24)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As a teenager, I loved the music of Jefferson Airplane. I recall sitting on the couch in my New Jersey home…
Inside Unnecessary Inventions Founder Matty Benedetto’s Studio
In his jaw-dropping Unnecessary Studio in Burlington, the inventor creates real solutions to fake problems and has become an internet sensation along the way.
Letters to the Editor (10/23/24)
Deadly Connection Thank you so much for [“The Straw Man,” October 16]. I have struggled for so long to understand the stance regarding guns in…
Beta Technologies Builds Out Its Manufacturing Line in South Burlington
The company’s South Burlington factory is the first full-scale plant in the U.S. designed to produce next-generation electric aircraft.
Live Video Brings Audiences Closer to VSO Musicians
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert at the Flynn will feature a live video projection, giving audiences a rare close-up look at the musicians.
Now Playing in Theaters: October 23-29
In addition to We Live in Time, here’s what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
Schools Grapple With Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
Vermont educators believe it’s their responsibility to teach students how to use the new technology ethically and effectively. They’re still working on it.
Eat Vermont Launches New AI-Powered App to Aid the State’s Food Scene
Rocket has built an Instagram following of 28,900 by creating videos at food businesses around Vermont. Now, he’s moving into tech with a wide-ranging app.
How High Tech Saved the Cherished Lincoln General Store
When Lincoln’s longtime general store owner needed to sell, locals Katie and Kyle Clark of Beta Technologies stepped up to buy the 181-year-old business.
Sweet Simone’s Expands Savory Menu and Space in Richmond
After almost a decade, bakery owner Lisa Curtis will add more hot and cold lunch options, imported grocery items, and seafood in the neighboring storefront.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, October 23-30
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Terror on the Track at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.






