Reading builds intellect and critical thinking skills. It can improve focus and reduce stress. Most of all, it builds understanding of people, places and ideas that you might not encounter in your daily life.
For the Reading Issue, Seven Days deputy publisher Cathy Resmer remembers her friend Jane Ewing, a dedicated reader who died in October at age 98.
From nonfiction to novels to kids’ books, staffers at three Vermont bookstores reveal their favorite reading recommendations of 2025.
Waterbury’s Bridgeside Books attracts visitors to Vermont during its slow seasons with a winning combination of best-selling authors, cozy inns and bookish fun.
Contributor Jim Schley reflects on the legacies of three Vermont poets and writers — David Huddle, Ellen Bryant Voigt and Baron Wormser — who died in October.
The Tunbridge photographer’s new collection captures a host of Vermont characters and half a century of change. The portraits pique the imagination.
Vermont author Margot Harrison’s short story involves a very special book and its impact on one woman’s life over 30 years, set in two different holiday seasons.
The Norwich author’s third novel combines historical figures with fictional ones to delve into a midcentury mystery involving a Chicago celebrity journalist.
The former UVM prof and his wife, poet Didi Jackson, teach in Tennessee but write and cook in Vermont, too. Both pursuits feature in a forthcoming anthology.
The city has plowed and fixed up dozens of private and “unaccepted” streets for years. A plan to end the practice has caught residents by surprise.
Removal of the dam is seen as the best way to help endangered fish species rebound by accessing new spawning grounds.
Caitlin Gildrien has solicited pieces of work and knickknacks from local creatives to put inside a machine that typically sells snacks.
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Casual daytime service started Dec. 13 with Ave’s Hot Chicken, Matty P.’s Meatball Sub, Bloody Marys and other beverages. It will continue through the winter.
The former owners of Winooski’s Mountain Valley Restaurant will serve a familiar Indian and Nepali menu at their new, similarly named eatery on Farrell Street.
The Burlington food truck’s year-round second location will offer regular Wednesday dinners, Saturday brunches and other community events starting January 7.
Newly minted innkeepers Kevin Drummond and Scott Shatzer weren’t sure they wanted to run a restaurant, but locals and guests yearned for a local spot to eat.
The Grand Isle station is restoring Lake Champlain’s landlocked Atlantic salmon population. Go behind the scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the Blind Boys of Alabama at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe.
The guitarist and composer brings his blend of Japanese folk music and dazzling acoustic technique to Radio Bean in Burlington.
Richmond pop-punk band drops a new Christmas tune, Dr. Tortolano returns for his 65th year of performing holiday tunes, and Cabot celebrates 12th Night.
Photographer Luke Awtry takes in the annual holiday throwdown at Foam Brewers in Burlington.
The Morrisville blues shredder returns after a six-year hiatus with two albums of jammy blues-rock and big solos.
The third comic whodunit from writer-director Rian Johnson might be the best one yet, with a star-making performance from Josh O’Connor as a lovable priest.
In addition to ‘Marty Supreme,’ 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.
Helping others to feel heard, seen and valued was a hallmark of renowned Vermont troubadour’s life, and music was his reason for being
Retired real estate agent loved her family and friends and was always reading at least one book
Health care researcher, musician and man of many hobbies will be remembered for his animated spirit, generosity and love of learning
Millwright and motor sports enthusiast loved spending time on the road and trail
Almost a year has passed since you left us, and we miss you every day. During this — your favorite time of year — we hope you’re celebrating with the angels around a beautiful tree, surrounded by the largest Charlie Brown Village around. Love, Peach, Tom and Todd
Pillar of strength and deep thinker was a proud U.S. Navy veteran for whom the Army-Navy game was a “must see”
FBI special agent loved travel and skiing, and his favorite place in the world to ski was Mad River Glen
Native Vermonter lived a full and wonderful life
Linda Kelliher Samets of Charlotte, Vt., and New York City passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Mass., on December 9, 2025, following complications from recent surgery. A beloved wife, mother, sister, artist, horsewoman and friend, she was 79. Linda was born on March 8, 1946, in Lowell, Mass. The fifth of nine children, she attended Concord-Carlisle…
World War II U.S. Army veteran was a career auto mechanic and well known for his incredible tenor voice
Janet Krumme Sisson, of Shelburne Vt., died early Wednesday morning, December 10. A mass and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Home Health and Hospice, who were so helpful to Janet and her family. “Maybe death isn’t darkness after all, but so…
Avid gardener, advocate for the women’s liberation movement and lifelong volunteer made numerous contributions to her community
Shelburne man’s successful career at IBM included working on the Mercury space flights of John Glenn and Alan Shepard
Lawyer and avid runner, with an appreciation for well-written literature and puns, began writing stories when he was six years old
-Beloved Mother & Best Friend-
Longtime United Church of Christ Minister and Educator was also a committed local volunteer
Pediatric occupational therapist helped numerous children with special needs, including those with neurological conditions
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Words of support can be a great comfort to someone who is grieving. Here’s advice on how, and when, to send sympathies, even if you don’t know the person well.
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