Apr 9-15, 2025
Modern Anxieties Fuel a New Wave of Vermont Homesteaders; Thousands of Vermonters Turn Out to Protest Trump, Musk; University of Vermont’s Climate Kitchen Cooks Up the Food System of the Future; An Art Deco Tour of Montréal
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Modern Anxieties Fuel a New Wave of Vermont Homesteaders
Decades after the back-to-the-land movement, a new generation of homesteaders embraces self-reliance in an increasingly interconnected world.
Obituary: Adrian Vittorio Languasco, 1932-2025
Romance languages professor at Saint Michael’s College for 52 years savored simple pleasures and lived la dolce vita
Education Secretary to Feds: Vermont Will Continue ‘DEI’ Practices
Zoie Saunders affirmed that Vermont schools do not discriminate based on race, while rejecting the claim that diversity, equity and inclusion practices are racially discriminatory.
Obituary: Stephen MacCausland, 1944-2025
Dreamer, homesteader, historian and romantic, embraced traditional ways of working and living
Honoring Mark Utter: April 23, 2025
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Mark Utter, a brilliant communicator, advocate and artist who used humor and creativity to challenge assumptions and expand minds.
Voluntary Recall Issued for Cabot Premium Butter
Agri-Mark has issued a voluntary recall for a single lot of Cabot Creamery premium butter due to an elevated level of coliform bacteria.
Obituary: The Rev. Janet K. Brown, 1942-2025
Vermont’s first woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest was extraordinarily kind and an attentive listener
Obituary: Cynthia Dudley Case, 1951-2025
Entrepreneur had a great love of milk chocolate, a superb head for business and a big heart
Ask the Rev: My Neighbor’s Noisy Car Is Annoying the Crap Out of Me
A loud vehicle is causing early-morning aggravation. Here’s what to know about town noise ordinances, idling laws and introducing yourself to your neighbors.
Free Will Astrology (4/9/25)
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Life is asking you to be a source of generosity and strength for the people and animals in your sphere. I…
An Art Deco Tour of Montréal, Including the Rebirth of Eaton’s Restaurant
Restaurant Île-de-France Le 9e reopens the ninth floor of Eaton’s department store in restored art deco style, complete with a cathedral-like events hall.
Eye on the Scene: Two Sev at Big Lake Recording
Photographer Luke Awtry drops in on an open house at the new Burlington studio for a set by the Queen City’s scrappiest DJ.
A 6-Year-Old Raises Cash to Buy Coats, Supplies for Homeless
A glimpse of life on Burlington’s streets this winter inspired a first grader to raise nearly $1,700 to help her unhoused neighbors.
From the Publisher: Making It Count
Seven Days won 37 awards at the New England Newspaper Convention. Publisher Paula Routly looks back at those stories — and ahead to the future of the paper.
Now Playing in Theaters: April 9-15
In addition to A Complete Unknown, 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.
Two Newly Streaming Oscar Nominees: ‘Sing Sing’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’
A Bob Dylan biopic and a fact-based drama about a prison theater program explore two sides of what it means to produce art in front of an audience.
Main Street Construction Is Hurting Burlington Businesses
The roadwork is needed to redevelop the underused “Memorial Block.” But merchants are struggling to envision the future when the project is harming them now.
Company Founder Helping Design Detention Center Runs Other Programs Facing Legal Claims
Vermont plans to build a new juvenile lockup in Vergennes. The entity chosen to help design it operates programs where abuse has been alleged.
Vermont’s Junior Senator Talks Tariffs, Taxes and Trump
In a free-wheeling interview, U.S. Sen. Peter Welch decried President Donald Trump’s “lawless rampage” and expressed frustration about being in the minority.
Vermonters Turned Out in Droves to Vent Anger Toward Trump
Thousands of Vermonters, appalled by disruptive and divisive actions of Donald Trump, took to the streets in at least 20 cities and towns across the state.
Soundbites: Five Seconds Expired Reissue Early Catalog
The beloved ’90s-era Burlington metal band, previously known as Slush, adds its catalog to streaming services ahead of a June reunion gig at Higher Ground.
On the Beat: Radio Bean’s Farewell to Michael Hurley
In this week’s music news: The Burlington nightclub hosts a tribute to the recently deceased outsider folk singer; new music from Paper Castles and Bobby Gosh.
Reviews of Three New Books by Vermont Poets
Two of these new Vermont poetry collections are finalists for the Vermont Book Award, and all contain striking verse, with moods ranging from grim to joyous.
Album Reviews: Six New Records From Vermont Artists
Check out some of Vermont’s newest albums, from Alex Raine, Amystera, Bad Accent, Molly Millwood, Moondogs and Raptors.
Two Local Youth Ensembles Put an Operatic Spin on ‘Grease’
The Youth Opera Company of Middlebury and a Vermont Youth Orchestra chamber group reinterpret the classic musical through Mozart.
Letters to the Editor (4/9/25)
‘Ready to Move North’ The short article [True 802: “Désolé, Canada,” March 26] was a well-needed contrast with recent actions taken by our government, which…
Q&A: The Haskell Free Library Finds a Solution to Border Restrictions
When the U.S. announced limited Canadian access to the cross-border building, the library opened a new door. Learn more about this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
University of Vermont’s Climate Kitchen Cooks Up the Food System of the Future
For Public Philosophy Week, researchers shared recipes with buckwheat, mung beans and mealworms — and why they use kitchens to explore sustainable ingredients.
An International Food Festival in Winooski Celebrates Student Roots
At the Community College of Vermont campus, students, staff, alumni and the public share their global cuisines at a free annual event.
Steakhouse-Inspired Oak & Iron Opens in Randolph
The restaurant’s name nods to its extensive wine and whiskey selections — both aged in oak barrels — and the cast-iron skillets used to cook much of its menu.
Preppi Market and Eatery Opens to the Public at Hula in Burlington
Serving weekday lunch, the café born from a farm-to-fridge meal-prep biz offers a salad bar, hot bar, grab-and-go case and a $15 “lunch plate of the day.”
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, April 9-16
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the solo show Too Fat for China from Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier.
