Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2024
Hundreds of Afghan Evacuees Are Cobbling Together New Lives in Vermont. But They Can’t Help Looking Homeward; Mutt Riles Burlington Hood; Marshfield School of Weaving Moves; A Food Lover’s Day Trip to Québec
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Hundreds of Afghan Evacuees Are Cobbling Together New Lives in Vermont. But They Can’t Help Looking Homeward.
Even as the 600 new residents settled around the state, got jobs, and learned to drive, they have been anxiously watching events back home.
Obituary: Janet Hubbard, 1944-2024
Prolific author and playwright taught children to approach life with curiosity and wonder
Burlington School Board Member Resigns Following Drug Arrest
Rida Kori, a Burlington High School graduate, ran unopposed for the Ward 1 seat on Town Meeting Day. He’s accused of trafficking fentanyl in Massachusetts.
Obituary: Ann M. Rock, 1954-2024
Teacher and school counselor was the life of any party, with an uncanny knack for showing up on the Jumbotron at sporting events
Obituary: Robert Samuel Vitali, 1934-2024
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and longtime IBM employee was a people person, an avid storyteller and a jokester
In Memoriam: Barbara Catherine Nolfi, 1942-2024
Barbara Catherine Nolfi, a fiery champion of women’s rights and justice for all, died peacefully on September 29, 2024. Further details of her celebration of…
Catholic Diocese Files for Bankruptcy Amid Sex Abuse Claims
The state’s only Catholic diocese, which has paid out more than $30 million to survivors over the years, still faces 31 lawsuits related to decades-old claims.
Goddard College Sale Has Fallen Through
A group called the Greatwood Project had hoped to buy the campus and use it to spur economic development. But it was unable to raise enough money and backed out.
Obituary: Eben Wolcott, 1938-2024
Vermont National Guard and U.S. Army veteran worked to establish the Wolcott Natural Area in Colchester, Vt.
In Memoriam: Sylvia Holden, 1929-2024
The Holden, Heininger and Sawyer families would like to thank all who participated in the September 21, 2024, memorial for our dear Sylvia at the…
Obituary: Thomas Curchin, 1956-2024
Vermont physician had many interests, including exploring the world through his various travels and adventures
Obituary: Warren Severance, 1932-2024
Talented amateur radio operator designed, built and maintained many equipment installations throughout Vermont
Suit Challenging Ed Secretary Saunders’ Appointment Dismissed
In his ruling, Judge Robert Mello wrote that the governor acted within his authority in appointing Zoie Saunders as interim education secretary
Late Vermont Comic Shop Owner Christine Farrell’s Collection Goes to Auction
Following Farrell’s death, her legendary collection is headed for an October auction that’s poised to send shock waves through the comics collector market.
Obituary: Darcy G. Coates, 1962-2024
Small business owner will be remembered as a caring, creative soul who was always willing to help others
Obituary: Nancy Lang, 1938-2024
Realtor earned numerous awards during her career and served on the boards of many local institutions
Obituary: Maria Elizabeth Bryant, 1940-2024
Burlington woman traveled the world and shared many adventures with her husband and children
Free Will Astrology (9/25/24)
LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct 22): On the morning of January 27, 1970, Libran songwriter John Lennon woke up with an idea for a new song. He…
From the Publisher: From Kabul to Colchester
Vermont has the largest per capita concentration of Afghan refugees of any state in the nation. A chance encounter led to Seven Days‘ cover story about them.
Letters to the Editor (9/25/24)
‘Super’ Idea [Re From the Publisher: “Twenty-Nine Candles”]: To my fellow readers, be you super or not, can I ask if you would consider giving…
Demi Moore Seeks Youth in ‘The Substance,’ a Boldly Satirical Horror Flick
Director Coralie Fargeat’s storytelling and visual style are hyperreal and cartoonish, but the emotions in this body horror film are unsettlingly real.
Now Playing in Theaters: September 25-October 1
In addition to Megalopolis, 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.
Burlington Elementary Students Make a Mark on Their Future High School
Fifth graders from C.P. Smith Elementary signed their names on a beam that will be incorporated into the new Burlington High School and Technical Center.
Senior Centers Provide Social Hubs for Aging Communities
Vermont’s senior centers provide meals, social activities and essential support for the state’s aging population, fostering connection in rural communities.
FEMA Is Going Door-to-Door to Help Vermont Flood Victims
FEMA teams have knocked on more than 12,000 doors to register people for financial assistance. The agency has distributed roughly $5 million in aid.
Art Review: ‘All Aboard’ Is Right on Track at Shelburne Museum
Works from 1840 to 1955 depict the American railroad, telling an economic, cultural and social history through steam engines and trains.
Weaving School Moves From Marshfield to Newbury
After Marshfield School of Weaving lost the lease to its longtime home, friends and neighbors turned out to move the school to Newbury Village Common.
Ask the Rev: My Wife’s Ex Wants to Stay With Us for the Holidays
This week, the Reverend responds to a question about a wife’s ex who has asked to stay over for the holidays. Her new husband doesn’t want him in the house.
Artists Celebrate 100 Years of Vermont State Parks
Common Deer, a Burlington boutique, has commissioned a series of prints by local artists to mark the state parks’ centennial and support Vermont Parks Forever.
Vermont Arts and Cultural Orgs Learn About Disaster Preparedness
The Vermont Arts & Culture Disaster and Resilience Network brought together cultural organizations to plan for future floods, fires and other emergencies.
Soundbites: Mean Streets? Burlington Nightlife After the Red Square Shooting
How did the August 24 Red Square shooting affect nightlife in the Queen City? We took the pulse of downtown clubs and clubgoers.
Scrag Mountain Music Performs a Lullaby Project Concert
The Greensboro show features lullabies by Vermont parents experiencing traumatic life events. A collaborative project, it offers a novel approach to healing.
On the Beat: Tank Recording Studio’s Live Series; Sophie Shao and Friends
A Burlington recording studio highlights Vermont artists in “Local Music Showcase”; Sophie Shao kicks off the Middlebury Performing Arts Series’ 105th season.
Burlington Baroque Festival Debuts With Enduring Early Music
Director Eric Milnes brings together L’Harmonie des saisons, early-music specialists from around the world and Vermont singers for a grand musical undertaking.
Album Review: The Dead Shakers, ‘So I Guess I Keep Making Albums Until I Die?’
Burlington indie-rocker Kevin Bloom flies the flag for the long-form album as an art form. His latest record is a 20-track opus in which things get weird.
Q&A: Apples and Doughnuts at Hackett’s Orchard in South Hero
In the Champlain Islands, orchard manager Devin Hackett carries on a family tradition that began in 1967. Go behind-the-scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
Day Trip: Eating and Drinking in Québec’s Eastern Townships
Just over an hour’s drive from Burlington, charming French Canadian towns offer a bounty of delicious meals nestled among farms, orchards and vineyards.
Weenies Hot Dogs Hits Church Street in Burlington This Fall
The tiny takeout-only biz in a former ATM spot will offer all-beef and vegan dogs, both classic and creatively topped, from lunchtime until midnight or 2 a.m.
Namaste Kitchen Expands to Burlington With ‘Express’ Takeout Spot
The Pradhan family’s second Nepali restaurant — joining Namaste Kitchen on Shelburne Road in South Burlington — offers quick-service lunch and dinner to go.
A Prosecutor’s Dog Is Biting People and Pets in Burlington
Diane Wheeler, a Franklin County deputy state’s attorney, says her pooch has been unfairly demonized. The city says Moose is a vicious dog that needs a new home.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, September 25-October 2
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including an evening with David Sedaris at Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe.
