

Cover Story
Health Care Costs in Vermont Continue to Soar
The price of health care plans in Vermont has doubled in six years, and hospitals expenses are rising rapidly. The prognosis for cost containment is grim.
As Cold Sets In, Burlington Lacks Homeless Shelter Options
Some 350 people are living outside in and around the Queen City. The situation has been exacerbated by recent evictions from Vermont’s motel program.
Hate Crime Charge Unlikely Against Eaton, Prosecutor Says
Jason Eaton is accused of shooting three Palestinian students in Burlington last November. He was recently found competent to stand trial for attempted murder.
In Memoriam: Mark F. Bird, 1951-2023
A man of grit, hope, love, laughter and wit. Son, brother, friend, ironworker, husband, father and Papa. Mark, Dad, we love you and miss your…
Obituary: Rev. Gerald Carl Eddy, 1927-2024
Reverend’s legacy is the gentleness, generosity and kindness that he showed others
Toscano Bistro, Shuttered Richmond Fave, to Reopen in Williston
The well-loved Italian restaurant will relaunch in a different town with all of its classic menu items, promises Max Fath, son of the original owners.
State Shutters Troubled Childcare Center in Morrisville
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office said it referred complaints against the center’s owner, Scott Breveleri, to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Obituary: Todd H. Fitch, 1959-2024
Vermont native loved hunting, fishing, singing, playing guitar and watching the Minnesota Vikings with the people he loved
Obituary: Michael Thomas Landry, 1957-2024
Dedicated father taught his children to appreciate life and value family above all else
Diverse School Districts Offer Support After the Election
Superintendents of Burlington and Winooski schools reassured students, parents and staff that they would continue to promote inclusivity and unity.
Merrill’s Roxy Cinemas in Burlington to Close
The closure will leave Vermont’s largest city without a commercial cinema and reduce the Jarvis family movie empire to one theater, Majestic 10 in Williston.
Obituary: Henri de Marne, 1925-2024
World War II vet educated homeowners with his long-running newspaper column
How Vermont Voters Shifted to the Right This Election
To find out how this affected some of the biggest races, we dove deep into the vote totals. This year’s turnout of more than 372,000 voters was a state record.
Obituary: Carter W. Biddle, 1962-2024
Deep thinker, talented writer and lifelong learner remembered for his tremendous charisma and generosity of spirit
Obituary: Claire Arnelle Williams, 1942-2024
Throughout her life, secretary and nurse’s aide was appreciated for her hard work
Obituary: Lt. Peter James Robert Martin, Esq., 1940-2024
Country lawyer of 54 years met the needs of his community with honesty, candor, respect and unerring wit
Art Review: ‘Human Family’ by Melora Kennedy at the Front
The Montpelier artist pairs still lifes, landscapes and figures with concepts from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Vermont’s Older Adults Search for a Second Chance at Love
While dating as a senior can be challenging, plenty of people are finding romance using everything from Bumble to Seven Days personal ads.
Business Is Booming for the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department
Over the past year, Sheriff Dan Gamelin transformed his department into a cop-shop-for-hire, signing contracts to conduct security details at specific locations.
Graffiti Ordinance Sparks First Amendment Concerns in Burlington
A proposed law would let residents sue people who deface public property with hateful messages. Attorneys say the measure would infringe on free speech rights.
THUS LOVE Return With a Revamped Lineup, New Album
The Brattleboro indie rockers expand their sound with two new members and focus on the good times on their sophomore record, All Pleasure.
On the Beat: ‘Would You Rather?’ Puts Vermont Comics in the Hot Seat
Maggie Maxwell and Andre Medrano bring their popular touring comedy show to Burlington to interrogate the best of Vermont’s comics.
Album Review: Greg Davis, ‘Full Spectrum 3/7’
Ethereal and featherlight, the Burlington composer’s experimental music shines in Technicolor on his latest release to his Autumn Records label.
Free Will Astrology (11/6/24)
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov.21): In the life cycle of a butterfly, the earliest stages are larva and pupa. As a larva, the future beauty crawls around as…
Album Review: Hana Zara, ‘Bloom Where You Fall’
The New England indie folk singer-songwriter and former Burlington resident creates anthems to recovery, love and activism on her new EP.
Letters to the Editor (11/6/24)
Smoking Guns I heartily thank Seven Days for [“The Straw Man: Over 18 Months, Dylan Russell Bought 15 Firearms in Vermont, Exposing the Intense Drugs-for-Guns…
‘Woman of the Hour’ Tries a Fresh Approach to True Crime
Anna Kendrick directed and stars in this fact-inspired drama about a serial killer’s stranger-than-fiction appearance on a dating show in the 1970s.
Now Playing in Theaters: November 6-13
In addition to Conclave, 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.
Laura Waterman’s New Memoir Recalls a Life of Extremes
With her late husband, Guy Waterman, the author chronicled a new surge of zeal for wilderness living, then reinvented herself as a solo novelist and memoirist.
Parents Fear Fraud After Colchester Childcare Center Closes Suddenly
About a dozen parents told Seven Days that they are collectively owed more than $50,000 in tuition and deposits from Scott Breveleri, co-owner of Little Saplings.
New Program Allows Vermonters to Study Complex Local Issues
Applications are now being accepted for the Vermont Community Fellows Program, a joint project of Vermont Folklife and Conversations From the Open Road.
The Media Factory Premieres ‘Crowdsourced VT Home Alone’
For the fifth year, amateur filmmakers around Vermont have contributed to a work of community cinema. Catch their take on a slapstick family comedy this week.
Small School, Big Heart: The Close-Knit Community at Saint Michael’s College Lifts Up Students — and Changes Lives
When Aidan Finnegan arrived at Saint Michael’s College as a first-year student three years ago, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to study and didn’t…
Q&A: Sadie Chamberlain’s New Play About Life With Cerebral Palsy
The Vermont native acts, dances and sings in her original play, A Taste of Freedom, which runs from November 6 through 9 at Saint Michael’s College.
For a Coming Art Installation, a Team Seeks the Perfect Tree
Do you know of a downed tree that’s 30 feet tall and has a trunk diameter of about two feet? Black locust would be ideal, but a white oak or cedar will do.
Ask the Rev: My Grandma Makes Mean Comments on My Weight
The Reverend responds to a question about an elder who can’t help but weigh in. Here are some tips for seeking help and respectfully setting boundaries.
From the Publisher: Bill of Health
A new report on the rising cost of health insurance in Vermont prompted this week’s cover story. As an employer, Seven Days is feeling the pinch, too.
Artist Elizabeth Powell Explores the Complicated Female Form
The Burlington artist paints abstract patterns that incorporate ideas about the female body, lingerie, structure and decoration in precisely applied gouache.
Talking (Wild) Turkey, Vermont’s Second-Most Hunted Species
A reporter joins two fall turkey hunts to understand why the reintroduced native bird is such a popular target — but shouldn’t be roasted for Thanksgiving.
Home on the Range: How to Cook Wild Turkey
Experts share cooking tips for how to get the most delicious results after a successful hunting expedition for Vermont’s native eastern turkey.
Yellow Barn Project Boosts Tourism and Industry in Hardwick
A multimillion-dollar redevelopment brings a Cabot Creamery outlet to town, plus new space for the Center for an Agricultural Economy and Jasper Hill Farm.
Split Spirits Opens Tasting Room at ArtsRiot in Burlington
Formerly Appalachian Gap Distillery, the brand expands from Middlebury to join a reborn ArtsRiot — which will soon see the launch of its own distillery.
Donwoori Korean to Move to Winooski From South Burlington
Summer Cao will relocate her Korean-style fried chicken restaurant from Williston Road into a larger space in her hometown before the end of the year.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, November 6-13
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the scrumptious Jasper Hill Fondue Friday Adventure Dinner in Colchester.







