Raj Bhakta had an ambitious vision for the campus in Poultney when he bought it six years ago. Now he’s giving it away.
Three years after opening, the tiny-home village has not led many people to permanent housing. But the shelter is making a difference, advocates say.
As the gas tax declines, Vermont lawmakers are struggling to establish new funding streams to keep up the state’s roads.
The inaugural Vermont Art Book Fair at Burlington’s Karma Bird House reminded Seven Days deputy publisher Cathy Resmer of her zine publishing days.
Readers react to recent articles
The ice cream company founder is trying to buy back the biz from its corporate owner, Magnum Ice Cream Company. Cohen has been outspoken about the campaign.
House Ethics Panel found the 2025 Israel trip fell within gift rules for widely attended events. Jewish Voices for Peace condemned the decision.
Jason Eaton’s attorneys say he suffers from delusional beliefs that have made him unable to assist in his own defense. A judge wasn’t convinced.
Episode 765: Almost two dozen crafters met at the Makery in Burlington on April 11 to knit, crochet, sew, weave and raise money for food equity nonprofits.
With little fanfare or public debate, the Civil War artist’s boyhood home in Johnson is slated for demolition.
In its spring program, the string quartet performs a diverse program of pieces informed by folk and other traditions at four concerts around the state this week.
The chorus’ spring concert, “All Is Breath: The Music of Bach and Schachter,” is both a farewell to the artistic director and a celebration of BCS’ 50th anniversary.
For the eighth annual poetry competition, contestants were asked to reflect on the world around them in our challenging times.
The Vermont community theater company founded by Jennifer Warwick and Janet Stambolian emphasized plays written and directed by women with major women’s roles.
An exhibition based on Helen Whybrow’s ‘The Salt Stones’ and celebrating pastoral life is a rich sensory experience of spring in Greensboro.
A student-curated pop-up exhibition showcases rarely seen fashion objects from the museum’s collection, alongside extensively researched explanations.
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including dry humor nonpareil Nick Offerman at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington.
Driving down Route 7 and looking for a treat? Some old favorites are in new spots. Here’s the scoop on Vergennes Laundry, Gilfeather’s and Vermont Cookie Love.
The multigenerational Hernandez-Martinez family will cook a regional menu of weekday lunches — birria tacos to pozole — in the kitchen of Pine Street’s Doma Bar.
The Roman-style café ended dinner hours to focus on lunch and has replaced some seating with imported Italian goods and a cooler of cheeses and local meats.
Mid-April marks the end for Peruvian-Venezuelan spot Pao Pao and the Pine Street outpost of Kestrel Coffee Roasters. Kestrel’s other locations remain open.
On her latest solo album, the renegade indie-rock singer-songwriter begins a new chapter of her life and career in Vermont.
A southern Vermont music organization becomes a nonprofit; new music from Dari Bay and Tyler Mast; and a new cultural and music project launches in Springfield.
The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble and accomplished composer have released the recorded version of their remarkable collaboration.
Photographer Luke Awtry takes in the farmers market scene and a performance from musicians Jamie Stillman, Max Rose and Jeremy Mendicino.
Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman directed the documentary, which incorporates footage shot by incarcerated men in the wake of an alleged murder.
In addition to The Drama 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.
Want more puzzles? Visit sevendaysvt.com/games
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888.
Getting high doesn’t guarantee a good time. Just like everything else in life, you’ve gotta put in the effort to get the best results.
Teacher at CVU for 40 years loved time on the water and on the open road
Dedicated community leader was a champion for others and had a lifelong passion for exploring the world
Claudia Elizabeth Bagiackas passed away on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2110 Dog Pond Road in Woodbury, Vt. Please join us to share memories. Potluck luncheon to follow.
UVM professor’s research changed the clinical approach to prognoses of cardiovascular disease
Judy was born in Memphis and died in Memphis but lived in Vermont from 1969 to 2002. She died in February shortly after a stage IV cancer diagnosis. She had hoped to return to Vermont one day. She was a loner and worked different jobs that did not define her, but she learned many different…
Outdoorsman and arborist loved being in the woods, and hanging out in trees was his favorite thing
Devoted wife, mother and grandmother was shaped by music and lived with a sense of adventure
Former managing editor of Vermont Life magazine was a strong advocate for painting and visual art
