

In Upset, John Rodgers Bests David Zuckerman in LG Race
Updated at 2:25 p.m. on November 6, 2024. John Rodgers scored the biggest upset of Vermont’s election on Tuesday by defeating incumbent Lt. Gov. David…
Democrats Lose Supermajority in Vermont House, Senate
Republicans were in position to pick up six seats in the 30-member Senate and approximately 15 more in the 150-member House, unofficial results showed.
Phil Scott Wins Fifth Term as Vermont Governor
Scott was widely expect to win and spent most of his time this election cycle campaigning for other Republican candidates to join him in Montpelier.
Kamala Harris Wins Vermont; Sanders, Balint Roll to Victory
The Associated Press called Vermont for the Democratic ticket shortly after polls closed in the state at 7 p.m. Even Gov. Phil Scott said he voted for Harris.
In Memoriam: George Sagui, 1926-2024
A gathering is planned for spring 2025. Date and time will be announced with a full obituary to follow….
Women Rally in Montpelier Ahead of Presidential Election
Vermonters gathered on the Statehouse lawn ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Many carried signs in support of Kamala Harris and abortion rights.
Mark Utter, Vermont Writer and Filmmaker With Autism, Dies
He shared his inspirational story in his 2013 film ‘I Am In Here: A View of My Daily Life With Good Suggestions for Improvement By My Intelligent Mind.’
Obituary: Nancy McNamara Harris, 1925-2024
Fashion reporter’s article covering the wedding of Sen. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier are housed at the JFK Library
Art Preview: ‘Mictlan Overdrive’ in East Montpelier
Sound artist Glenn Weyant creates a Day of the Dead installation using acoustic drones and a hollow log to sonically explore the Four Corners Schoolhouse
Esther Charlestin Is the Latest to Try to Unseat Gov. Phil Scott
As established pols watch from the sidelines, a newcomer with little political experience is taking on Vermont’s popular incumbent governor.
Album Review: Eyedos, ‘A King in the Clouds’
Ambitious, unpredictable and self-assured even in its darkest moments, the Vermont rapper’s latest album is an aptly named monument to tenacity and hard work.
Album Review: Sheepskin, ‘Pirate Ship Playground’
The northern Vermont alt-folk outfit’s debut evokes a somber group of pagan misfits finding their way through a darkened wood.
The Campaign for Lieutenant Governor Gets Personal
David Zuckerman and John Rodgers have many similarities. But they are highlighting their differences as they try to appeal to working Vermonters.
The Goofiest Adventure: Paddling a Pumpkin on Otter Creek
A member of the Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Association tries out an adventure sport that involves floating down Otter Creek in an unusual “boat.”
Letters to the Editor (10/30/24)
Stay Informed and Vote Just after Town Meeting Day, Alison Novak reported on the unusually large number of school budgets that didn’t pass muster with…
Ask the Rev: Is There a Way to Have a Perfect Life?
The Reverend responds to a question about pursuing perfection. Spoiler alert: Nothing in life is perfect. The key is figuring out how to be happy anyway.
The Enduring Relevance of Vermont’s Only Documented Witch Trial
The story of the Pownal witch trial has found a modern audience, in part because of new discoveries about its victim, who now has a historical marker.
From the Publisher: GoPro Bro
Burlington native Peter Santenello took a sensationalized stroll through the city and posted it on YouTube, attracting international attention.
Free Will Astrology (10/30/24)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio painter Pablo Picasso has been described as a “masterfully erratic pioneer.” He influenced every art movement of the 20th century….
Two Community-Backed Initiatives Work to Make Downtown Burlington Safer for All
A new downtown “ambassador” supports businesses, and a low-barrier health clinic paired with compassionate case management provides a path to recovery. (Paid Post)
Soundbites: Hunter Paye Grapples With Grief on New Album
The Bradford singer-songwriter channels the loss of his mother and his own health struggles in his new concept album, Blueprints for Flight.
Picking Up the Thread With Little Bird Sewing’s Sophie Hood
The former theatrical costume designer makes her own Halloween costumes and teaches aspiring sewers all of ages at her Williston studio.
A Love Story Unfolds Out of Order in ‘We Live in Time’
Director John Crowley updates the weepie for a new generation with a couple, Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, who have star power and palpable chemistry.
On the Beat: A Guide to Vermont’s Halloween Nightlife
Find the Green Mountain State’s best spots to rock out, dance the night away and laugh it up in costume during the spookiest weekend of the year.
Now Playing in Theaters: October 30-November 5
In addition to Lost on a Mountain in Maine, 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.
Author Amber Roberts Discusses ‘Haunt Your Heart Out’
The author incorporates Vermont ghost stories into her latest romance, which follows a bookseller in Stowe who falls for a filmmaker documenting local spirits.
Vermont Candidates Go to Prison for Forum Behind Bars
The forum at Southern State Correctional Facility marked the beginning of an effort to help the state’s 1,448 prisoners better exercise their voting rights.
Sage Tucker-Ketcham on ‘Under the Water and Into the Woods’
The artist discusses her solo show at Soapbox Arts in Burlington, which features large, spooky blue and green paintings of underwater forests and jungles.
Holli Bushnell Is Giving Dead Women Back Their Names
The Burlington cemetery sexton enters the missing names of deceased women into city records in a personal effort to restore their memory and humanity.
Short Story: ‘The Last Feature’
A ghost haunts a dying multiplex in this short fiction about movie theaters and the people who love them by Vermont author Margot Harrison.
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Time Warps Into Bellows Falls
Nearly a half-century old, this sci-fi cult-classic musical celebrates sexual liberation, gender ambiguity and LGBTQ identity.
Leo & Co. Brings Creative, Convenient Lunches to Essex
Kayla Silver’s second Essex Experience business offers well-executed sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries, plus a local foods market in a welcoming space.
Mamas Kitchen Bakes Halloween Treats in Enosburgh
Kayla Beaudoin delivers spooky sweets — from classic candy apples to TikTok trends — to customers in Franklin and Chittenden counties from her home bakery.
Fig Cocktail Bar Opens in Mirror Mirror’s New Shelburne Spot
Mirror Mirror’s third location reinvents Peg & Ter’s, combining drinks and snacks with its beauty shop and day spa offerings, much like its Stowe outpost.
East West Café Returns in a New Burlington Location
The Thai restaurant on North Winooski Avenue closed in 2021. It’s back in the former El Gato Cantina space at 169 Church Street, now with breakfast offerings.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, October 30-November 6
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Celtic Thunder at the historic Paramount Theatre in Rutland.







