

Cover Story
Vermonters Respond to Trump With Chalk, Lawsuits and Food Donations
As Trump seeks to remake America, residents have found ways big and small to counter the administration’s actions and repair harm.
News
Migrants Have Food, Services and Holy Communion Brought to Farms
Dairy workers are reluctant to leave the farms where they live and work, prompting vendors, health care workers and a priest to come to them.
Warned That It Might Need to Close, Gifford Hospital Got Busy
A new CEO is positioning the Randolph medical center to relieve stress on larger hospitals with patient transfers. It’s part of a strategy to fill its beds — and coffers — again.
Shelburne’s Rose Polyakova Nears Half-Marathon Finish Line
Barring injury, the 55-year-old innkeeper will finish her goal of running half marathons in all 50 states — in the order they joined the U.S. — next month.
From the Publisher: What I Should Have Said
In June, a man asked Seven Days publisher Paula Routly, “What would you do with unlimited resources?” This is what she should have said.
Food+Drink
Manchester’s Crooked Ram Serves Up Creative Fare Worth the Drive
From bottle shop to pandemic outdoor dining to a full-service restaurant with a new bodega on the way, the Ram is both ever-evolving and delicious.
One Dish: Stone Soup’s Chicken Wings Pay Homage to Five Spice Café
The story behind the exceptional sweet-and-spicy wings involves threats and theft but has a happy ending: A treasured Burlington recipe endures
Pizza 44 to Add Second Spot in Shelburne
The 7-year-old Burlington pizzeria’s new sibling spot on Shelburne Road will offer the same menu of New York-style pizza and cast-iron deep-dish pies.
Prophecy Chocolate’s Café Is Now Open in Morrisville
After relocating a year ago, the bean-to-bar producer has reopened its service of drinks and snacks made with cacao and other related seeds.
Arts+Culture
Vermonters Share Their Favorite Ways to Experience Montréal
Chefs, bartenders, arts lovers, travel professionals and more offer pro tips on what to do when visiting Québec’s largest city.
Architecture + Design Film Series Celebrates Eliot Noyes
The series’ 100th film, ‘Modernism, Inc.,’ examines the career of the influential midcentury-modern architect who had Vermont ties.
Roses and Religion Play Parts in Lydia Kern’s Solo Art Show at St. Mike’s
The sculptor presents works that seamlessly integrate spiritual, medical and botanical takes on the body, mortality and memory.
Q&A: Walking to Law Island With Teage O’Connor
As Lake Champlain’s waters receded during the drought this year, Law Island became accessible by foot. Go behind the scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
Think Small at Brattleboro’s Festival of Miniatures
The southern Vermont town goes tiny this holiday season with miniatures in shop windows, mini-themed events and a dollhouse made by more than 100 local artists.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, December 3-10
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including cabaret icon Ute Lemper at the University of Vermont Recital Hall in Burlington.
Music+Nightlife
Burlington’s High Summer Finally Drop Their Debut LP
After eight years on the scene, the eight-piece groove and soul band releases ‘For the World,’ a hybrid studio and live record.
On the Beat: Fundraisers and Holiday Records
Chad Hollister leads a folk-rock fundraiser; Bri Lucas and Violet Crimes fight for reproductive rights; and here come the holiday tunes.
Eye on the Scene: The Disco Biscuits at Bern Gallery
The Philadelphia jam band celebrated its collaboration with the Burlington dispensary in the midst of a two-night run at Higher Ground last month.
Album Review: Ratland, ‘Three Cheers for the Unqualified’
The Burlington folk duo’s debut is full of self-love and anthems for making the world just a little better.
On Screen
Home Is Where the Art Is in Joachim Trier’s Powerful ‘Sentimental Value’
The director’s new drama about two sisters and their filmmaker dad grappling with their family legacy won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival.
Now Playing (12/3/25)
In addition to ‘Hamnet,’ 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.
Life Lines
Obituary: Malcolm Floyd Severance, 1924-2025
Professor, creator of the UVM School of Business, benefactor and legislator “knew about hard work and … got a lot of work done”
Obituary: Everett Thomas Pierce, 1947-2025
Iconic businessman and art enthusiast was a loving friend to all those whose lives he touched
Obituary: Ann Lorrain, 1930-2025
Longtime worker at the Ethan Allen Club loved traveling and was interested in each person’s story
Obituary: Gary Breault, 1948-2025
Air Force veteran and Burlington native to be laid to rest with military honors
Obituary: David Leary, 1953-2025
Avid golfer and sports fan worked in sales; enjoyed photography and fishing
Fun Stuff
Free Will Astrology (12/3/25)
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888
Ask the Rev: Brr! My Sister Keeps Her House Too Cold
Freezing your butt off when visiting a relative? Here are hot tips for staying warm, from dressing in layers to chipping in for the heating bill.






