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Aaron LaRoche was leading a normal life until his behavior started to change. No one — not his family, friends or the police — was able to help him as he withdrew from the world.
Sen. Scott Beck has warned officials at small schools that they might want to close soon. His comments have created pressure on two rural communities already concerned about their fate.
More than 3,500 workers have signed a petition urging the governor to back off his plan to force workers return to the office by December 1.
As Vermont’s state workers are mandated to return to office, Seven Days publisher Paula Routly weighs the pros and cons of laboring together in person.
The Gryphon restaurant closed after its owner said Burlington’s construction and ongoing drug problems were hurting it. But bankruptcy filings, however, show his previous business dealings dogged him, too.
For the past five years, two St. Albans business partners have bought excess harvests from local farmers to give to anyone who shows up.
The semiretired Shelburne physician and perennial political candidate has drawn an impressive lineup of authors, from Nicholas Kristof to Anthony Fauci.
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Episode 751: Fleischman transformed her Montpelier driveway into a public art project called “Kelpy.” Everyone is welcome to walk through it.
In “Primordial Forms,” artists Cynthia Kirkwood, Terry Ekasala and Grace DeGennaro explore symmetry and contrast at the Phoenix.
The Ripton writer’s third novel is a tale of two lives — and the relationships that form our past and present selves.
In its first symposium, Sundog Poetry brings scientists and poets together to spark renewed interest in and commitment to “our one and only planet.”
The New York City sanitation workers in Lindsay Joelle’s play don’t waste time with depth when they can be joking and spooling out plot points.
The project of Mission Murals, Edmunds Elementary parents and artist Clark Derbes was vandalized before its completion. Volunteers cleaned it up the next day.
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Chicago improv empire the Second City at St. Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller Hall.
Now a nonprofit, the Charlotte farm reopened to the public over the summer. St. Jacques talks about cooking from the farm, meat doughnuts and what’s for brunch.
At the reimagined burger joint in Fairlee, the double-patty, onion-laced Heartbreaker still holds center stage — but you’ll need a reservation to snag one.
Since June, the team has opened a scoop shop and coffee bar and expanded its retail offerings; it is now baking, cooking and making sandwiches in-house.
Sandra Tan stocks fresh vegetables, packaged ingredients, frozen prepared foods, candies and snacks. She brings roast duck and dim sum from Boston.
Music editor Chris Farnsworth journeyed north for one of the coolest music and arts festivals in North America. Even the border cops think so.
In Vermont music news: The conservative church’s planned youth rally at the South Burlington nightclub sparked anger on social media. Plus, new singles galore.
The Vermont jazz trumpeter’s latest record is by turns mellow, mesmerizing and virtuosic. To hear it in early autumn is an ideal listening experience.
Paul Thomas Anderson hits a cultural nerve with his very loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel about a washed-up activist called back into action.
In addition to ‘Anemone,’ 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.
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A brother is embarrassed by his sibling’s bad behavior at dining establishments. Here’s advice for calling someone out on their rudeness.
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Longtime Vermonter farmed, taught skiing and owned a chimney sweeping business
Waterbury food professional brought kindness, acceptance and tie-dye to countless community events
Cofounder of Vermont Dismas House volunteered as a teacher at the Chittenden Community Correctional Center for 30 years
Randolph Center woman served as an emergency communications specialist with the Burlington Police Department for 38 years
Twenty-plus-year salesperson on Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace remembered for her smile, energy and sense of humor
North Middlesex woman was influential in creating restorative justice programs in Vermont and gave her time and talent to many community organizations
Burlington engineer loved working on the water, spending time with family and finding the humor in life
“Unstoppable dynamo” brought out the best in others and created a positive ripple effect in countless lives
With a love of light, color and collaboration, theater professional made profound contributions to the Burlington arts community
Middlebury professor and former Henry Sheldon Museum president made significant contributions to the study of American history
Devoted paraeducator earned respect of students and staff and shared close bonds with her family
Montpelier High School graduate was a force to be reckoned with, a shoulder to cry on and an unwavering cheerleader
