Jan 7-13, 2009
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Another Gay Marriage Debate in Vermont; Building a Philanthropic Movement; Predicting Vermont’s Top Food Trends of 2009
Another One Bites the Dust on Church Street
Just got this man-on-the-street report from Bob Bolyard. Walking down Church Street today and I was sad to see another store closing. The signs on Olympia Sports read that the last day will be January 28. A few cycles ago Peter Clavelle ran on a platform of “no empty storefronts on Church Street.” Not a…
Time for Vermont to Legalize Gay Marriage?
We raised this question in our cover story this week — though it was overshadowed before anyone even saw it by the sad news of Peter Freyne’s death. We thought it was a good time to talk about the issue; the day the story came out, Senator John Campbell introduced a bill in the state…
Mariah Pittman
Raised on a dirt road in Vermont, a twisted path has led me toWashington University in St. Louis, where I am currently studyinganthropology. About to set off for a semester in Brazil, I’m back inthe Green Mountains for a couple snowy months. I like many things,including bananas, bicycles and, of course, Seven Days. Name: Mariah…
Naomi Wolf at the Mountaintop Film Fest Next Saturday
This week in the NOW, we ran an ad for the Mountaintop Film Festival, which happens next weekend at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. I was excited to see that author Naomi Wolf is coming. She’ll be answering questions following a screening of The End of America next Saturday. I’ve embedded the trailer in…
Douglas Inaugural: Bold or Boldest Speech Ever?
Yesterday was a busy day for this reporter, starting the morning pre-8 a.m. in Burlington for the mayor’s debate hosted by the Burlington Business Association and Burlington Free Press. I had to skip out before it was over, but I’ll have more to say on this in next week’s “Fair Game.” It was then off…
Kiss at reelection kickoff: ‘Issues not politics’
The weather outside was frightful last night, but it didn’t stop more than 125 people from attending Mayor Bob Kiss’ reelection campaign kickoff at Contois Auditorium. Among the attendees who braved icy slush: City Treasurer Jonathan Leopold, Community and Economic Development Director Larry Kupferman, City Attorney Ken Schatz, failed Independent (and, formerly, Progressive) gubernatorial candidate…
BPD Police Chief: Recession Will Cause “Significant Impact” on Law Enforcement Funding
Burlington Police Chief Michael Schirling is in Washington today. Schirling is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow at 10 a.m. His speech, which concerns the challenges facing small-town police departments, will stream live on BPD’s website. As the Burlington Free Press reports, Schirling was invited to speak by committee Chairman Senator Patrick…
Peter Freyne, 1949-2009
Peter Freyne never missed a deadline in the 13 years he worked for Seven Days. He delivered his political column, “Inside Track,” every Tuesday by 4 p.m. and was never subtle about it. Shortly after emailing his article, Freyne would show up at the office to answer questions, argue, check last-minute facts and, depending on…
Peter Freyne Photos
Please feel free to grab these images of Peter Freyne for publication. Remember to credit the photographer when indicated. Thanks! by Andrew Sawtell, lo-resolution (current) high-resolution (older) by Matthew Thorsen, high-resolution (older)
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Champlain Islands Winter Farmers Market [SIV111]
1/3/09: Farmers markets are not just for summer anymore. Winter markets are sprouting up all over Vermont this year. Champlain Islands Farmers Market is a group of farmers, gardeners, crafters, artisans and bakers who have been selling their goods together for 4 years. This is their first season of winter markets and you might be…
Peter Freyne, 1949-2009
Peter Freyne never missed a deadline in the 13 years he worked for Seven Days. He delivered his political column, “Inside Track,” every Tuesday by 4 p.m. and was never subtle about it. Shortly after emailing his article, Freyne would show up at the office to answer questions, argue, check last-minute facts and, depending on…
Charity’s Middleman in Middlebury
Building a philanthropic movement with the Vermont Community Foundation
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for January 7 – 14, 2009. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): During his time in the Senate, former U.S. presidential candidate John McCain has been a strong advocate for Native Americans. As chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, he sponsored or cosponsored seven bills…
Letters to the Editor
GOD SPEEDER’S Thank you, thank you, for publishing the story about Peter Freyne and the wonderful people at Speeder’s [“Friends of Freyne,” December 24]. It warms my heart to think there are people out in our community who put themselves out for others. When it is really cold, I think about moving to a warmer…
History Repeating
Art Review: “Veiled Lineage,” sculpture, painting and installation by Terry Hauptman & Jerry Geier; “Landmarks,” videos shot on Vieques by Jennifer Alfora & Guillermo Calzadilla. Firehouse Gallery, Burlington. Through February 14.
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again A bank robber who had a 10-minute head start on sheriff’s deputies on Merritt Island, Fla., was arrested only a block away, with the stolen cash concealed in his prosthetic leg. Paraplegic Christopher Reed made his getaway on a motorized wheelchair, according to Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Vic DeSantis, who observed,…
A More Perfect Union?
Two Seven Days staffers weigh the pros and cons of another gay marriage debate in Vermont
Entrées, Exits and Temporary Breaks
Side Dishes: Changes to the restaurant scene in ’09
Rewind: Can’t Progs & Dems Get Along?
In case you missed the much ballyhooed Seven Days forum, “Why Can’t Progs & Dems Get Along?” in December, our good friends at Channel 17 will broadcast the event (in its entirety) on the upcoming dates: • January 12, 8:35 PM• January 13, 1:35 AM• January 13, 7:35 AM• January 13, 1:05 PM If those…
The NutriSystem Budget
Finally, someone bit on the issue I’ve raised in “Fair Game” around Gov. Jim Douglas’ $54-a-day, taxpayer-funded meal plan. The gals over at the League of Drag Queen Voters (comingoff a successful “Don’t Blow It!” voter education campaign) have agreat idea for Douglas. On The House of LeMay blog Amber LeMay has an easy solution:…
