Mar 5-11, 2025
Vermont’s Loggers and Sawmills Are Disappearing — and That’s Bad News for Forests; Town Meeting Day Recap; Arcana Workshop Creates Some of Vermont’s Iconic Sculptures; Café Mamajuana Opens a Diner in Colchester
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Vermont’s Loggers and Sawmills Are Disappearing — and That’s Bad News for Forests
A robust forest-products industry helps keep forests healthy in a changing world. But the future of logging has hit the skids.
Obituary: Mark E. Sikora II, 1946-2025
Co-owner of Sikora Auto Parts and 20-year member of the Vermont Air National Guard loved working, golf, hunting and fishing
Obituary: Mark Vanyush, 1955-2025
Milton educator and master craftsman made fast friends with everyone he met
In Memoriam: James Patrick O’Neill III, 1944-2025
University of Vermont Genetics Professor
Obituary: Alex Barrett Katrick, 1990-2025
Gifted musician had a remarkable ability to master new instruments with ease, and music was his heartbeat
Franklin County Baby Formula Factory With 420 Workers to Close
Perrigo, based in Ireland, is one of the largest baby formula manufacturers serving the U.S. and Canada markets. It will phase out production and close in 2027.
Obituary: John William Paeplow, DVM, 1941-2025
Veterinarian had a lifetime passion for folk music, especially the banjo
Now Playing in Theaters: March 5-11
In addition to Anora, 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.
Farmers Night Performance Series Rocks the Statehouse
For more than a century, Vermonters have gathered for live entertainment during the legislative session. Today, the tradition may be more important than ever.
From the Publisher: Feeding the Local Economy
Myriad challenges have landed Burlington restaurants in what some call an “existential crisis.” Seven Days publisher Paula Routly urges locals to go out to eat.
Arcana Workshop Creates Some of Vermont’s Iconic Sculptures
At his custom fabrication studio in Barre, Mike Turner has constructed everything from replicas of historic planes to 7-foot syrup jugs.
City Of Essex Junction Development Review Board Public Hearing Thursday, March 20, 2025 6:30 P.M.
This meeting will be held in person at Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln Street in the Kolvoord Room and remotely via Zoom.The meeting will be live-streamed…
Letters to the Editor (3/5/25)
Being Homeless Is Humiliating [Re “Exposed,” February 5]: I’m struggling to survive as a homeless person living in my car. It’s a humiliating experience, stripping…
Free Will Astrology (3/5/25)
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): No cars drove through London’s streets in 1868. That invention was still years away. But the roads were crammed with pedestrians…
Sounding It Out: Bunny Harvey’s Audible Landscapes at BCA
BCA Center offers a rare Vermont exhibition of works by the accomplished painter, including three newly commissioned pieces.
On the Beat: New Vermont Music; Tiny Desk Contest Returns
In this week’s music news: Lily Seabird, Ian Steinberg and the Greenlit Series release fresh tracks, and Vermont musicians flood NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.
In ‘Landscape Complexions,’ Natural and Human-Made Beauty Overlap
Landscape architect H. Keith Wagner presents a suite of paintings that use vivid color and dynamic brushstrokes to articulate an abstract view of the world.
A Homeless Couple Came to Vermont and Inspired Fellowship
Ana Winn and Tony Pickard, a homeless couple, moved to Burlington for the state’s social services. They didn’t find a house, but something else: acceptance.
Album Review: LaMP, ‘One of Us’
The instrumental trio displays a near-telepathic level of interplay on its second full-length album, fusing funk, rock and jam into a frothy mix of grooves.
Album Review: Thorny, ‘A Long Dusk’
The ambient musician from Plainfield crafts a reaction to political turmoil with a long, dark piece of electronic brooding.
Vermont Housing Developers Want Aid for Projects
Lawmakers have tackled zoning and other obstacles to homebuilding. Now they’re looking at ways to reduce the infrastructure costs of development.
Ask the Rev: I’m Dating a Man Whose Dog Sleeps in Bed With Us — Gross!
Three’s a crowd when one partner is a dog person and the other isn’t. Here’s advice for discussing pet peeves with a new romantic interest.
Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Books
Here’s our read on the latest works from local authors Michael Caldwell, Glenn Fay Jr., Will Patten, Colin Thompson and Gina Tron.
Theater Review: ‘Sweeney Todd,’ Vermont Repertory Theatre
The Burlington theater company’s rousing production of a horrific tale offers a chance for audiences to let go of their moral scruples and revel in the macabre.
Theater Is Therapy in the Underseen Gem ‘Ghostlight’
Now on Hulu, this indie drama about an amateur theatrical production works because of the expert hands with which the filmmakers combine comedy and tragedy.
Café Mamajuana Opens a Diner in Colchester
The new Colchester eatery from the owners of Burlington’s popular Café Mamajuana serves up Dominican fusion cuisine in cozy, family-friendly digs.
On ‘Hot Ones,’ Butterfly Bakery Showcases Vermont Chiles
With its third sauce on the hot wing-fueled YouTube interview show, the Barre biz brings the heat of Vermont-grown peppers to stars such as Lady Gaga.
Father-Son Pair to Open Adam’s Table in Milton
Seasoned chef Adam Kay and his son Zach are partnering to launch a casual restaurant in their hometown. It will serve classic American grill comfort food.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, March 5-12
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Astronomy Day at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
