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One Man’s Buying Spree Exposes the Drugs-for-Guns Trade in Vermont
Over 18 months, Dylan Russell, an opioid user, purchased at least 15 guns at shops around the state. The weapons were for drug dealers, authorities say.
Obituary: Jimmy “Oxo” Carter, 1950-2024
Extraordinary musician, entertainer and songwriter will be remembered for his showmanship
Obituary: Thomas David Selecter Jr., 1969-2024
Talented photographer and technician helped others conjure the power and beauty of the photographic print
Obituary: Susan Stein Skolnick, 1942-2024
Lover of travel and music was a passionate advocate for peace and human rights
Obituary: Norman Meunier, 1958-2024
Proud U.S. Army veteran loved classic cars, his many pets, boiling sap in his sugar shack and cooking for his family
In Memoriam: Allen Ostroy, 1970-2024
Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and coworker, Allen Ostroy passed away on August 15, 2024, from sudden heart failure. He is survived by his mom,…
Norwich Author Ken Cadow Wins Kirkus Prize and $50,000
The high school principal received the honor for his young adult novel, Gather, the story of a rural Vermont teen navigating hardship.
In Memoriam: Julie Sohn, 1957-2023
Remembering Julie… Musician, landscaper and Philly native, Julie was best known in Burlington for JS Garden Design. She started her business 30 years ago, beautifying…
Good Times Café to Add SoBu Location With Matryoshka’s Bakery
The married couple behind a favorite Hinesburg eatery and a home-based specialty bakery will open a joint venture in the former Uno Pizzeria & Grill.
Ballot Item Asks Burlington Voters to Bolster Police Oversight
The proposed charter change has bipartisan support on the city council but is facing pushback from police who fear the model will harm recruitment efforts.
‘Saturday Night’ Takes Us Back to the Birth of a TV Institution
Jason Reitman’s film conveys how irreverent the show’s early days were, without overly sanitizing or sentimentalizing them for modern sensibilities.
Letters to the Editor (10/16/24)
Write About Nolfi So, what happened to the promised “next week” appearance of a more complete obit for Barbara Nolfi [Life Lines, October 2]? If…
Now Playing in Theaters: October 16-22
In addition to Exhibiting Forgiveness, 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.
Theater Review: ‘The Tempest,’ Lost Nation Theater
Founding artistic director Kim Bent plays the wizard Prospero in a production that focuses less on magic than on the lasting beauty of Shakespeare’s poetry.
Free Will Astrology (10/16/24)
LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): Your bulboid corpuscles are specialized nerve cells in your skin that can experience intense tactile pleasure — more so than any…
Pink Martini’s China Forbes on Her Band’s 30th Anniversary Tour
The “little orchestra” marks three decades of music with a global tour. Before its stops in Burlington and Lebanon, N.H., we chatted with the lead vocalist.
On the Beat: New Release Radar of Vermont Music
Lily Seabird signs with Philadelphia’s Lame-O Records. And new music from AfterLyfe, the Middle Ages and Moondogs drops this week.
Local Films Screen at Vermont International Film Festival
Communes, barflies, and Bread and Puppet’s Peter Schumann are documentary subjects. Fiction films spotlight Vermont family dynamics and Burlington college life.
Ask the Rev: How Can I Help My Sister Quash Her Fear of Bugs?
Lots of people get bugged out by creepy-crawlies. The Reverend responds to a question about helping a loved one conquer that insect phobia.
Album Review: Twisted Pine, ‘Love Your Mind’
The Boston bluegrass quartet expands its sound on its third LP with a heady brew of jazz, Americana and indie pop music.
Album Review: Ted Perry, ‘Outlier’
Burlington-based pianist Ted Perry and his band slip into a warm bed of modern jazz on his new six-song EP, featuring classy, erudite arrangements.
Poetry Review: ‘The Book of Failures,’ Neil Shepard
The Vermonter’s ninth poetry collection crackles with confessions, complaints and raptures. This is a seasoned poet offering a clear vision.
Sheng Wang Delivers His Wry Humor at the Lebanon Opera House
After a critically acclaimed Netflix comedy special, the longtime staff writer and actor on ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat” is making waves with his new standup act.
Art Review: Middlebury College’s ‘An Invitation to Awe’ Is Uniquely Provocative
Guest curator Katy Smith Abbott engaged colleagues and nearly 70 students for this aptly titled show, exploring mysteries of Earth, space and the human heart.
City of Burlington, Vermont Notice & Warning of Vote to Incur a Bonded Debt
The legal voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby notified and warned to come and vote at a Special City Meetingon Tuesday, the…
Proposed State Rules
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the…
A Look Inside Christine Farrell’s Rare Comics Collection
Following the death of the Earth Prime Comics owner, a collection of rare and ultra-valuable comic books is poised to auction for millions of dollars.
Artist Melanie Brotz Has No Egrets (and Many Herons)
The Burlington artist has created a series of remarkably lifelike driftwood heron sculptures in her South End garden, sourcing materials from local waterways.
From the Publisher: Big Gun
“The Loss of Grace” author Joe Sexton delves into Vermont’s illicit guns-for-drugs trade in a story published by Seven Days and nonprofit news site The Trace.
Act 250 NoticeMinor Application 4C0618-4D,4C0618-5B 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C0618-4D,4C0618-5B from Founders Memorial School and Essex Middle School, and Essex Westford School District received on August 8, 2024 and deemed complete on September…
At ‘Pitch-a-Friend,’ Help Your Single Friends Find Love
The new-to-Burlington event allows people to pitch their single friends for future dates through PowerPoint presentations at local venues.
Looking for Champ? Check Out This Sculpture at ECHO
A new 30-foot sculpture of the elusive lake creature is not so hard to find. It’s on display at the lakefront environmental center in Burlington.
Gold Restaurant Brings an Italian-ish Sparkle to Burlington
Chef-owner Charles Spock takes inspiration from Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay” with an ever-changing menu of handmade pastas and seasonal small plates.
The Tropically Flavored Pawpaw Fruit Thrives in Burlington’s Intervale
The hardy, flood-resilient pawpaw tree shows promise, but farmers must sell Vermonters on its unfamiliar, tropical fruit — which tastes like Juicy Fruit gum.
European Market to Add Deli and Café in New South Burlington Spot
Baker of Bosnian rolls and purveyor of Eastern European groceries to expand offerings with fresh sandwiches and pastries a few doors from current location.
In Richmond, Big Spruce Closes and Hatchet Debuts New Menu
Restaurateur Gabriel Firman has closed one restaurant to focus on his original eatery, now with a James Beard Foundation semifinalist helming the kitchen.
Restaurant Closures: Agave in Williston, Antidote in Vergennes
Two restaurants in Chittenden and Addison counties announced their closures over the long weekend, ending seven- and 15-year runs, respectively.
Vermont’s Lack of County Government Stymies Flood Recovery
Towns often rely on volunteers to navigate complicated federal relief channels. And flood mitigation projects would ideally be regional, not local, efforts.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, October 16-23
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including the spooky, scary Halloween Costume Party at Bennington Museum.






