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Amanda Janoo Announces Bid for Vermont Governor
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (294+ words) The first Democrat seeking to challenge Phil Scott for governor made it official on Tuesday. Amanda Janoo, an economist and South Strafford native who now lives in Burlington, announced her candidacy with a press release and video outlining her vision…...
Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont: February 25-March 4, 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (484+ words) The 23rd edition of Montr'al's Nuit Blanche hosts more than 100 illuminating urban adventures across the city. Night owls enjoy nocturnal arts activities " including pop-up performances, disco skating and karaoke " at museums, caf's, studios, theaters and other cultural institutions, many of which…...
'Hank' Harder Named as New Vermont Guard Leader
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (408+ words) State lawmakers on Thursday picked Deputy Adjutant General Henry "Hank" Harder to lead the Vermont National Guard. The retired Air National Guard general beat out Army National Guard Col. Roger "Brent" Zeigler for the post by a 147-23 vote. He'll serve…...
Vermont's School Enrollment Is Dropping at an Alarming Rate
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1754+ words) Northeast Addison County has an abundance of natural beauty and charm: verdant fields and family-friendly hiking trails, swimming holes and farmstands, and, in its hub of Bristol, a Main Street with eclectic gift shops, a homey brewpub and a stylish…...
Vermont to Pursue 'Junk Food Ban' for Users of Food Stamps
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (732+ words) This Valentine's Day, surprise your partner, pal, parent or pet with a personalized post printed in the newspaper. Gov. Phil Scott's administration may soon ban people from using food stamps to purchase products that the state deems unhealthy. The governor…...
Beppe Gambetta to Play House Concert in Vermont
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) This Valentine's Day, surprise your partner, pal, parent or pet with a personalized post printed in the newspaper. Pasta and pizza might be Italian immigrants' most widely known contributions to American culture. But a less recognized one is their folk…...
Think Outside the Barn with Offbeat Vermont Wedding Venues
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1441+ words) This Valentine's Day, surprise your partner, pal, parent or pet with a personalized post printed in the newspaper. Golden-hour light streaming down over a pastoral setting. Farm-to-table cuisine for 150. A tiered cake delicately adorned with edible flowers " or a tower…...
Video: Vermont Stage Presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) See Vermont Stage's 'Murder on the Orient Express,' running January 29 through February 22 at Main Street Landing in Burlington. (Paid Post) ... See Murder on the Orient Express, running January 29 through February 22 at Main Street Landing in Burlington. A luxury train. A…...
Video: Vermonters Struggle With Rising Health Insurance Costs, and Some Are Going Without
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (636+ words) Seven Days senior multimedia producer Eva Sollberger has been making her award-winning video series "Stuck in Vermont" since 2007. In 2024, she won first place from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for her video, "Barbie Collector." She received the Margaret L. (Peggy) Kannenstine…...
Proposed Vermont Budget Could Lead to a 6 Percent Tax Hike
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (854+ words) Gov. Phil Scott unveiled a $9.4 billion budget on Tuesday that would allocate $105 million to lower an anticipated tax hike " a record amount that may still not be enough to prevent an average 6 percent increase. Wrestling the property tax increase down…...