😍
This Valentine’s Day, surprise your partner, pal, parent or pet with a personalized post printed in the newspaper.
From a clever Weybridge farmer to a beloved rock-and-roll roadie in Burlington to a pioneering trans-rights advocate, they reflect what it is to be a Vermonter.
The transgender activist from Bakersfield had an abiding belief that everyone deserved to be treated with dignity and respect.
Burlington’s most beloved roadie trafficked in tales of adventure and street wisdom gleaned from his life on the road and was like a second father to at-risk youth.
The Vermont author, poet and “warrior scholar” penned the definitive book on LSD. He traveled far and wide but was always drawn back to life on the family farm.
The Montpelier entrepreneur, actor and activist worked to dismantle racism and heal the trauma it inflicts — and changed her name to reflect her mission.
The seventh-generation Weybridge farmer quit milking cows but raised buckwheat and goats. He could fix anything and was a straight shooter, with guns and words.
The Plainfield art teacher had a gift for convincing people to try new activities, drawing people into her orbit by creating beautiful and inviting spaces.
If you think the news cycle is full of twists and turns, hear how our reporters get the news. Their dogged journalism is crucial to our community and democracy.
The James Beard Awards are a big deal in the food world. But sometimes, the journalists covering them are paying more attention than the chefs being honored.
Writer Kevin McCallum missed all of his deadlines for a story about U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fight Oligarchy” tour. He claims it was Congress’ fault.
Writer Colin Flanders began to reconsider his own relationship to alcohol while reporting about Vermont’s booze problem.
From her seat in Burlington City Hall, writer Courtney Lamdin spied city councilors texting during meetings. The practice skirts the boundaries of state law.
It was difficult for writer Alison Novak to finagle an interview with Education Secretary Zoie Saunders, who eventually relented but still resisted opening up.
While on assignment in Montréal, visual art editor Alice Dodge also tried to get Canadian passports for her kids. A frenzied February school break ensued.
Writer Alison Novak’s deep-dive research into an assault at the Vermont School for Girls led to a bigger story about state-level decision making.
As Vermont got swept up in Trump’s crackdown on student protesters, writer Colin Flanders felt the rush of witnessing history in the making.
Culture coeditor Dan Bolles went to New York City for a cover story about comedian Tina Friml and came back with a lead about a quirky Vermont yard game.
Reporter Chelsea Edgar doesn’t believe Vermont’s beloved creemee is beyond reproach. In fact, there are a few more hater’s guides she’d like to write.
Writer Derek Brouwer went to court to cover sex-abuse survivors testifying against the Roman Catholic Diocese. The story changed when he ran into the bishop.
While reporting on Vermont’s newest representatives, Statehouse writer Hannah Bassett discovered one using ChatGPT to make sense of a high-profile bill.
A story about Trump’s ban on South Sudanese passport holders was ready to go to press — and then a last-minute twist caused writer Courtney Lamdin to scramble.
A Burlington park ranger stopped by the Seven Days office with a story tip about homelessness. Reporter Derek Brouwer turned the tipster into the story.
While covering U.S.-Canada border tensions, writer Lucy Tompkins was nearly arrested and spent a night in a hobbit house with a baby raccoon.
After readers were appalled by a story about Seven Days’ office bathroom, brimming with religious art and objects, a writer gifted a last rites box to a bishop.
When music editor Chris Farnsworth interviewed and wrote about his coworkers’ band, he found himself in an uncomfortable, and conflicted, position.
Seven Days writers often shoot photos for their stories. For reporter Kevin McCallum, photojournalism is an art that sometimes requires scaling a roof.
In a case of uncanny timing, writer Ken Picard takes his 16-year-old daughter for her road test as he wraps up a story on driver ed in Vermont.
It’s not unusual for a journalist to discover an unexpected connection when out on assignment, but a serendipitous farmstand encounter was extra sweet.
While writer Alison Novak was on a family trip in Bangkok, she received an email that became national news and changed the trajectory of her cover story.
Sometimes a great anecdote doesn’t serve a story. Here’s one left on the cutting-room floor, involving a president, the Secret Service and a Vermont film festival.
When reporting on Vermont’s immigrant communities, Lucy Tompkins uses the Spanish she learned as a child in central Mexico to build trust.
Publisher Paula Routly sums up Vermont’s standout moments of 2025, captured in Seven Days’ pages. News, food, arts and culture — we cover it all.
Readers react to recent articles
What were the best things we ate and drank in Vermont this year? From Colombian hot dogs to a summer spritz to farm-fresh feasts, 2025 tickled our taste buds.
Episode 757: Another year is coming to a close, and it’s time for the annual “Stuck in Vermont” video reflecting on 2025’s most memorable moments.
Here are seven artists — painters, sculptors, a photographer and a papermaker — whose work stood out in the group shows we covered this year.
Fifty years after making Burlington his home, British author Tim Brookes examines what drew him to the city and what it means to leave.
Explore our editor’s picks for can’t-miss events in Vermont, including punk-rock icons Gogol Bordello at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
Music editor Chris Farnsworth picks his favorite albums, songs and moments of the year, from buzzworthy indie records to major releases by local heavy hitters.
Seeing original movies in theaters keeps getting harder, but Vermont’s festivals and art houses expand the options. Here are some of our favorite 2025 films
“Love is love and not fade away.”—Buddy Holly Missing you.Love,Maury
Cofounder of the ‘Other Paper’ was an accomplished artist and cook who was always smiling and loved her family dearly
Leo “Lee” Alberry passed away on December 18, 2025. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 136 Locust St., Burlington. Arrangements are under the care of the Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. For a full obituary or to send online condolences,…
The Third Amigo: A beacon of unconditional love
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888
Resolving to spread more light and love next year? Here are some ways to take action — while also taking good care of yourself.
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888
Want more puzzles? Visit sevendaysvt.com/games
