

The Shopping Bag and Its Noted Burger Grill Have New Owners
After 50 years in the Clayton family, the corner market in Burlington’s Old North End has sold to brothers originally from India. They plan no major changes.
In Memoriam: Richard A. Walton, 1938-2025
Montpelier man was the librarian at Spaulding High School for many years
In Memoriam: Kristen Lauré Charlebois, 1978-1995
In Loving Memory of Kristen Lauré Charlebois September 19, 1978-May 29, 1995 Dear Kristy, It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since the accident…
Obituary: Ronald Van Mynen, 1937-2025
Chemical industry leader was an active Meals on Wheels volunteer and an inspiration to the lives he touched
Obituary: Carole L. Barrett, 1942-2025
“Beacon of patience” was deeply devoted to her loved ones and navigated life’s up and downs with grace
In Memoriam: Polly Peters Real, 1934-2015
You weren’t just my Mom. You were my first teacher, my biggest support and my closest friend. Your wise words always guided me. Your strength…
In Memoriam: Dorothy “Bunty” Davies, 1937-2024
Please join our family for a celebration of life and memorial service for Bunty Davies on June 21, 2025, 11 a.m., at First Congregational Church…
A New Ad Campaign Aims to Heal Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations
Feeling skittish about visiting Canada due to political tensions? A Québec tourism board has a message for you: “Come hug it out in the Eastern Townships.”
Senate Passes Education Reform Bill After Days of Political Wrangling
The Senate on Friday approved an amended version of the House’s education bill. It will go to a conference committee next week to hammer out differences.
Obituary: Carolyn Sullivan Pieciak, 1945-2025
Former director and 40-year volunteer of St. Brigid’s Kitchen and Pantry of Brattleboro had a heart big enough to hold the whole world
Obituary: Robert (Bob) Thurston Jones, 1934-2025
Electrician’s life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to community involvement and public safety
Now Playing in Theaters: May 21-27
In addition to Bob Trevino Likes It, 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.
Program Provides Free State Park Passes to Eligible Vermonters
The initiative from Vermont Parks Forever lets residents enrolled in 3SquaresVT, WIC and other social-services programs use parks for free from May to October
Vermont’s Search and Rescue Team Prepares for the Future
Ninety part-time employees make up a team that has rescued more than 260 people during the major summer floods over the past two years.
Ask the Rev: Is It Rude to Invite Myself on Someone Else’s Boat?
Boats are called “pleasure crafts” for a reason, and many boat owners like to share the experience. Here are tips for inviting yourself along for the float.
From the Publisher: Press Ahead
Publisher Paula Routly introduces Seven Days‘ new Report for America corps member, Lucy Tompkins. Her beat: immigration and immigrant communities in Vermont.
‘Sound, Art & Ink: Higher Ground Gig Posters’ Turns It to 11
Shelburne Museum presents 270 posters made over 25 years by Burlington’s Iskra Print Collective to commemorate shows at Higher Ground.
Summer’s Back, but Canadian Tourists Are Not
Many Canadians are planning vacations elsewhere due to Trump’s insults. Traffic into Vermont has dipped nearly to levels experienced right after the pandemic.
Letters to the Editor (5/21/25)
Abenaki Died for U.S. [Re Abenaki Council of Odanak ad, April 2]: The Canadian Abenaki claim that, after the American Revolutionary War, English settlers in…
Barnstorming: Outdoor Art at Billings Farm & Museum
Elise Whittemore and Will Gebhard present their work in an unusual setting: on barns and buildings at a farm and museum in Woodstock.
The Summer Preview Issue Heralds Vermont’s Sweetest Season
It might not feel like summer yet, but we promise it’s coming. Here’s a look at what’s ahead, from concerts to creemees.
Seven Vermont Chamber Music Events Not to Miss This Summer
From June through August, chamber music festivals and concert series span the Green Mountains, with international and local talent alike.
Public Hearing Colchester Development Review Board
Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2025, at 7:00pm to hear the…
Seven Music Shows Worth Hitting the Road for This Summer
From Mountain Jam to Rod Stewart, here are our picks for regional concerts and festivals that justify leaving Vermont during its shortest, sweetest season.
Free Will Astrology (5/21/25)
GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): Gemini writer Raymond Carter (1938-1988) established a reputation as a master of terse minimalism. One critic noted that he practiced the…
On the Beat: Sonic Futures at Higher Ground
In this week’s music news: The Harwood Union High School music program puts on a show. Plus, a new single from Grace Potter and new programs on Vermont Public.
Lakekeeper Julie Silverman Is a Watchdog for Lake Champlain
On the beach, on the water and at the Statehouse, the educator and advocate works to protect the 450-square-mile lake that links two states and two countries.
Eye on the Scene: Piper Hall, Fisher Wagg and Dogface at Gihon Valley Hall
Vermont’s granges, town halls and meetinghouses have long been rural social hubs. Don’t overlook them when seeking out local music.
Are Americans Even Welcome in Canada Right Now?
President Donald Trump has sparked outrage across Canada; where does that leave American tourists? Travel writer Jen Rose Smith offers a thoughtful answer.
Album Review: Samia, ‘Bloodless’
Samia’s fan base may skew “all ages,” but her latest album is timeless alchemy. Fans of good old-fashioned rock catharsis are strongly advised to check it out.
Burlington Bishop Hears Sex Abuse Survivors’ Stories
As part of the church’s bankruptcy case, survivors — and now creditors — were allowed the opportunity to detail in open court how they were violated by priests.
Q&A: Teens Play Popular Music in the All State Modern Band
Students from across Vermont played two shows during the All State Music Festival at Essex High School. Go behind the scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video.
Shweebee, a Flying Disc Game, Aims to Be the Next Cornhole
Made entirely in Vermont, Clint Bierman’s lawn game is serious backyard fun, and he’s on a crusade to get everyone in America to try it.
Album Review: The Beerworth Sisters, ‘Someday Soon’
The Charlotte folk duo’s new album is as full of complex, emotional songs as it is gifted Vermont collaborators.
A Hater’s Guide to the Burlington Creemee Scene
A guide to some popular Burlington creemee destinations that asks the tough questions, such as: Are these creemees actually good?
After Nearly 40 Years, Inclusive Arts Vermont to Close in June
The nonprofit, a leading advocate for accessibility and creative expression among Vermonters with disabilities, has been operating at a loss for years.
New Reasons to Head to Québec This Summer
From Michelin picks to a Euro-style trail-running station, the coming months usher in a long list of fresh excuses to cross the Canadian border.
Burlington’s Community Sailing Center Finds Calmer Waters
Appealing to a broader base of donors helped the center pay off its debts. While other nonprofits are struggling, at the center, it’s smooth sailing.
The Horror Is Intergenerational in ‘Clown in a Cornfield’ and ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’
Two new scare movies, both medium-creative variations on the slasher formula, pit young people against deadly legacies bequeathed to them by their elders.






