

Cover Story
Vermont Towns Try Different Ways to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Amid Vermont’s housing crunch, more communities are debating how much housing should be reserved for tourists rather than year-round residents.
News
Bolton Valley Begins Construction on New Housing at Resort
The new slope-side neighborhood will feature 16 one- to two-bedroom condos and 16 three- to four-bedroom townhouses. Construction is underway.
Progressive Activist Challenges Incumbent Lawman for Chittenden County Sheriff
Kevin Bloom, 32, has no experience in law enforcement but wants to change how the sheriff’s office operates. Incumbent Dan Gamelin believes voters trust him to stay the course.
Concerns Mount Over Young Riders Operating E-Bikes and E-Motos
An uptick in alarming behavior has prompted towns to spread awareness about the risks of e-bike and e-motos and, in some cases, crack down on unsafe riders.
New Vermont Facility Turns Human Bodies Into Soil
The Whitingham center offers an eco-friendly way to decompose the body of a loved one into a cubic yard of soil that you can use.
From the Deputy Publisher: Summer School
This summer, Seven Days has a crew of capable interns supporting our staff — and bringing fresh energy and perspectives to our newsroom.
Arts+Culture
Stuck in Vermont: Touring Todd Hanley’s Daylily Garden in Richmond
Episode 772: Hanley grows about 300 colorful varieties of daylilies, and most of them are hybrids that he created. Eva Sollberger got a garden tour.
Local Shipwreck Hunters Capture Stunning Images of Their Finds
Gary and Ellen Lefebvre have turned their underwater surveys into vivid and beautiful images that bring the history of Lake Champlain to the surface.
Craftsbury Chamber Players Celebrates 60th Season
Along with concerts in Hardwick and Colchester, an exhibit at Craftsbury’s Babcock House Museum honors the festival’s — and the town’s — musical legacy.
Book Review: ‘Vernal Thaw’ by Frances Cannon
The Vermont and Scotland-based author and illustrator explores a tumultuous romance in a novel that blends fiction and autobiography.
Artist-Architect Tom Cullins Shows ‘Abstractions’ in Middlebury
The Jackson Gallery at Town Hall Theater presents a retrospective of paintings and photographs by the acclaimed Burlington architect.
Fine Art Meets Graphic Design at ‘The Silent Type’ in Waitsfield
Mad River Valley Arts presents paintings, prints, sculptures and other pieces by five Vermont artists influenced by the world of graphic design.
Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, July 22-29
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including “Weird Al” Yankovic at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.
Food+Drink
Self-Serve Cottage Bakeries Bring Treats to Vermont Roadsides
Farmstands are not just for zucchini and eggs. Here are five home-based bakers crafting sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls and cookies worth stopping for.
Campo Opens in Waterbury With American-Meets-Latin Menu
Chef-owner Josue Chanduvi blends snack-shack classics and his Peruvian Cuban heritage in the multifaceted food operation he has launched at Zenbarn.
Glazed Donuts in Essex Will Share Space With Leo & Co.
Rachel Lee’s doughnut business quickly outgrew her home kitchen. She is building a dedicated space in Kayla Silver’s Essex Experience market and café.
Music+Nightlife
Former 99 Neighbors MC maari Reconciles With His Past
The rapper and producer goes almost full DIY on his new album, welcoming back his old bandmates for a nostalgic record that still looks to the future.
On the Beat: Ramblin’ On in the O.N.E.
Burlington’s annual neighborhood party is back. Plus new music from Cricket Blue, Chin Ho! and NasteeLuvzYou.
Album Review: Freddie Losambe, ‘Homeboy Megachurch’
The Burlington rapper’s latest is a sonically erudite record, moving in and out of ethereal cloud rap, classic boom-bap beats and even non-hip-hop styles.
Album Review: Lewis Franco, ‘Open Fields’
On his new LP, the central Vermont jazz musician swings for the fences, dropping 11 new compositions that jump and jive right out of the speakers.
Album Review: Phil Cohen, ‘Ravine’
The singer-songwriter centers his new album on a famed Burlington ravine as both a metaphor and a portal to some proper apocalyptic doom-folk music.
On Screen
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Earns the Title of ‘Epic’
Real locations and practical effects give the IMAX-shot film an immersive power, summoning a world of monsters, magic and foreboding.
Now Playing in Theaters, July 22-29
In addition to ‘The Invite’ 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.
Fun Stuff
Ask the Rev: Help! I’m Addicted to a Game on My Phone
Mobile games are designed to get you hooked. If they’re wasting too much of your time, here’s advice for weaning off or quitting cold turkey.
Free Will Astrology (7/22/26)
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888.
Life Lines
Obituary: Charlene R. Bohl, 1948-2026
One of the first 100 women lawyers in Vermont loved the outdoors and spent her life in active service to her community
Obituary: Shane Terry Lander, 1961-2026
Dedicated husband, father and grandfather “would take the shirt off his back” to support the people he loved
Obituary: Marvin Philip Fishman, 1937-2026
Filmmaker, artist, activist and lifelong Yankees fan was endlessly curious about how others lived and viewed the world
Obituary: Georgia Dolan Jeffers, 1933-2026
Shelburne woman loved people, always looked for the good, and was compassionate and generous with everyone she knew
Obituary: Marcia Mary Morrell, 1948-2026
Teacher inspired generations of students with her patience, kindness and love of learning
Obituary: Matthew Andre Tanner, 1974-2026
“Irreplaceable shining light” was an activist who worked in film and TV production and loved people without judgment
Obituary: Alexander Read Cronin, 1978-2026
“Adirondack Red” had a quick wit, a generous spirit, and a lifelong love of woods, water and things with wheels
Obituary: Peter D. Chiacchieri
Peter D. Chiacchieri of Burlington, Vt., passed away at home on Monday, June 15, 2026, of natural causes. Services are being arranged for October 2026.
Obituary: Donald Joseph LeBlanc, 1955-2026
Hard worker and natural tinkerer loved hunting, snowmobiling, being on the water and spending time with his granddaughters
Obituary: Steven F. Oakland, 1951-2026
IBM engineer shared his gifts on keyboard and voice throughout his life, and his quiet faithfulness, humility and kindness drew people to him
Obituary: Barbara Ann (Jensen) Stearns, 1928-2026
Schoolteacher, school counselor and mental health practitioner loved talking with people
Obituary: Jeffrey Robert Wells, 1956-2026
Grocery industry professional and straight shooter was a true people person at heart
Obituary: Dr. Edwin Joseph Guilfoy Jr., 1947-2026
Family, his farm and his faith were Huntington man’s greatest passions
Obituary: Suzanne J. Merchant, 1936-2026
Wife and mother had a quick wit and a sense of humor that brought out the best in others, and she always shared her love of Jesus
Obituary: Mary Lynne Tromp, 1957-2026
“Ohio girl at heart” loved her beloved friends and family, listening to music, and sitting in the sun
Obituary: Douglas W. Smith
Instructor, pilot and founder of the Vermont Flight Academy was also a beloved grandfather who enjoyed preserving family stories






