Map of Vermont: Discover Hidden Gems and Scenic Routes Today!
So, you ever looked at a map of Vermont and thought, "Wow, this place is a real treasure trove of nature and small-town charm?"...
Canada Lynx Sighting Vermont: What You Need To Know Now
So, Canada lynx sighting in Vermont is like, wow, right? I mean, who would’ve thought you’d actually see one of those elusive critters roaming...
JD Vance Ski Vermont: Discover Why This Destination Is Unmissable!
So, you’ve probably heard of JD Vance ski Vermont, right? I mean, who hasn’t? It’s like everyone’s talking about it, but honestly, do we...
JD Vance Ski Vermont: Discover The Hidden Gems Of Winter Fun
So, you heard about JD Vance ski Vermont, huh? Well, let me tell ya, it’s not exactly what you might think. I mean, who...
Protecting Lake Champlain: Meet Lakekeeper Julie Silverman
Alright, so I was out at Burlington on a sunny day, and it was like 79 degrees, which was a nice change from all...
Ultimate Guide to Burlington Creemee: A Hater’s Perspective
So, I decided to go on a creemee adventure around Burlington, searching for that elusive transcendental experience we all crave. Spoiler alert: I mostly...
Shweebee: The Ultimate Flying Disc Game for Outdoor Fun
Alright, so like, this dude Clint Bierman from Middlebury, Vermont, is super hyped about this game he's been into for over 20 years called...
Top 7 Reasons to Visit Québec This Summer: Ultimate Travel Guide
Alright, so like, there's a bunch of cool stuff happening up in Québec this summer that's worth checking out, you know? From Michelin-starred restaurants...
Remembering Sara and Jean Hawkins: A Tribute to Their Lives
Life LinesIn MemoriamThe memorial service for both Sara and Jean Hawkins will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2 p.m., at the United Church...
In Memory of Robert (Bob) Thurston Jones: 1934-2025
Robert Thurston Jones, who passed away at the age of 91 on May 16, 2025, in Waterbury Center, Vt., was a man of unwavering...
Remembering Carolyn Sullivan Pieciak: A Tribute to Her Life and Legacy
Former director and 40-year volunteer of St. Brigid’s Kitchen and Pantry of Brattleboro had a heart big enough to hold the whole worldCarolyn Sullivan...
Senate Passes Education Reform Bill After Days of Deliberation
The Vermont Senate got together on Friday and gave the nod to a revised version of the House's education bill. The next step is...
The Future of Connection: Mercy Connections Video in 2025
Mercy Connections, they really do a lot of cool stuff to help people out. Like, they empower folks to make big changes in their...
Top 4 Best Places to Live in the U.S. – Massachusetts...
So, like, the U.S. News & World Report dropped its newest list this week, you know? They ranked cities all over the country based...
New Leadership Hired at Philo Ridge Farm for Reopening | Seven...
So, like, the Philo Ridge Farm in Charlotte is now a nonprofit, which is pretty cool, right? They've got some new folks in charge,...
Navigating Success: Burlington Community Sailing Center’s Journey to Smooth Sailing
So, like, the Community Sailing Center in Burlington, they managed to pay off all their debts by attracting more donors, which is pretty cool....
Canadian Tourists Avoid Summer Travel Amidst Uncertainty – How Will Businesses...
Alright, so here we go with this article about how Canadians are ditching Vermont vacations because of Trump's antics. First off, we had a...
Supporting Seven Days: Paula Routly’s Efforts to Cover Immigration Topics
Publisher Paula Routly introduces Seven Days' new Report for America corps member, Lucy Tompkins, who will be focusing on immigration and immigrant communities in...
Vermont Search and Rescue Team Readies for Future Challenges
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....
Can Vermont Residents Visit Canada Now? Travel Restrictions and Guidelines Explained
So, like, President Donald Trump has been causing a stir up in Canada, and it's got American tourists wondering what the heck is going...
Burlington Bishop Listens to Survivors of Sex Abuse
Alrighty, so I'm diving into this article about a courthouse scenario that went down. So, we've got Bishop John McDermott rolling up to the...
Vermont Summer Preview: Embracing the Sweetest Season
Summer might not be here yet, but trust me, it's on its way. Despite the current gloomy weather that feels more like late March...
Supporting the Arts in Vermont: Navigating Funding Cuts and Cultural Preservation
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver, a resident of Moretown, was honored as the 2025 Vermont Teacher of the Year for her incredible dedication to teaching English and...
Big Spruce Richmond Reopens with New Chef-Owner | Seven Days
Former Big Spruce executive chef Christian Kruse is taking the reins of the shuttered restaurant at 39 Bridge Street in Richmond. He's gearing up...
Explore the Burlington Farmers Market Vendors for Summer Delights | Seven...
In its 46th season, the bustling downtown market operates rain or shine with a broad menu of locally grown and crafted food and drink....
School Leaders Oppose Ed Reform Bill Before Vote
Education bigwigs are up in arms about this new education reform bill, saying it's going to mess things up big time for some districts....
Summer Activities in Vermont: Fun Things to Do in Vermont This...
Alright, so like, this edition of Kids VT is all about finding Summer Fun in Vermont. From splashing around in pools to chilling with...
City of Burlington Implements Free Lunch Program for Residents
A lil' food distribution program that's been dishing up free lunches in a city parking garage for a good five years might be on...
Top 7 Vermont Events: May 21-28, 2025 | Seven Days
Alright, so, like, check out these cool events happening in Vermont this week, because you don't want to miss out on the fun. First...
Aaron Starmer’s Night Swimming: A Tribute to an Endangered Tradition
Sure thing! Here is the rewritten article with the requested grammatical errors and informal expressions included:So, like, have you ever noticed how we all...
South Burlington Student Excels in Neuroscience Competition
South Burlington High School sophomore, Momin Waqar, is really into brains. Like, seriously! This 16-year-old brainiac is a part of his school's neuroscience club...
Navigating Vermont’s Competitive Cannabis Market: Tips for Retailers and Growers
Vermont is seeing a surge in its cannabis industry with 400 licensed growers and over 100 retail outlets spread across the state. The regulators...
Empowering Rural Families: Challenges in School Reshaping
The whole scene in Worcester gives us a peek into how folks react when they think decisions that will shake up their way of...
Remembering Terald Jed Wilson: 1951-2025
Terald Jed Wilson, who sadly passed away at the age of 74 due to multiple cardiac arrests on May 11, 2025, was a man...
Remembering Nancy Luce Strong: A Life Well-Lived
Nancy Luce Strong, a nurse practitioner who embraced the wonders of the world with open arms and a curious heart, sadly passed away at...
Vermont Lawmakers Pass $9 Billion Budget for Gov. Scott
So, like, the Vermont legislators were like super optimistic that Governor Phil Scott would totally sign this $9 billion budget they sent him. They...
Joseph Ellovich, 1929-2025: A Tribute to a Remarkable Life
Joseph Ellovich, a U.S. Navy veteran and small business owner, sadly passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 96 at Wake...
Remembering Francis X. Murray: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
A Sad Farewell to Frank MurrayHey, everyone! So, I just wanted to share some info about an event happening soon. A celebration of life...
Debut of America’s Largest Trail Race Series in New England
Alright, so there's this new trail race series hitting up New England in June, specifically in New Hampshire and Vermont. Cirque Series, which claims...
Remembering Fred Curran: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
Fred A. Curran, who sadly passed away on May 9, 2025, was known for his warmth, sociability, and love of birding and gadgets. He...
Dr. Richard Rea Reed: A Tribute to His Life and Legacy
Dr. Richard Rea Reed, who sadly passed away on December 12, 2024, was a man of many talents and a beloved figure in his...
Senate Committee Advances Ed Bill Despite Limited Enthusiasm | Seven Days
It was like, super obvious on Thursday that even senators who voted in favor of that bill were kinda iffy about the policy choices...
Bill Proposed by Lt. Gov. Weed Farmer Rodgers to Reduce Costs
John Rodgers, a former Democratic senator turned Republican lieutenant governor, has been advocating for changes in the cannabis industry in Vermont. He believes that...
Ben & Jerry’s Founder Arrested at Senate Hearing for Gaza War...
Alright, so, let's dive into this wild ride of an article about Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen getting arrested in Washington, D.C. So,...
Students Shine in All State Modern Band Performance at Seven Days...
The 98th annual Vermont All State Music Festival went down from May 7 to 10 at Essex High School in Essex Junction. Over 400...
Iconic Signs by Sparky Potter: Vermont’s Creative Masterpieces
A Marquee CareerSparky Potter, a self-taught woodworker and designer, has been creating iconic signs in Vermont for over 50 years. His artistic creations can...
New Director Appointed by Burlington Mayor in CEDO Restructuring
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has gone ahead and appointed Kara Alnasrawi, the head honcho of the city's Business & Workforce Development department, to take the...
Scott Reverses Regulations on Gas-Powered Vehicle Phase-Out
So, I just heard that Gov. Phil Scott decided to hit the brakes on some major regulations in Vermont. Like, we're talking about rules...
Burlington Mayor’s Budget Plan Amid Layoffs: A Balanced Approach
Burlington is facing a tough financial situation, with an $8 million budget hole that officials are scrambling to close. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak unveiled a...
Supporting Legal Aid in Vermont: The Hannah King $15-million Case
So, like, this commentary is by Hannah King of Burlington. She’s the big boss at the Vermont Bar Foundation and a former Burlington city...
Release Order Issued for Tufts Student by Vermont Judge
Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University graduate student, recently made headlines when a video of her being surrounded and detained by masked agents in plain...
Vermont Small Business Owners: Standing on the Right Side of History
History, man. It's all about those moments when people, groups, and communities have to make a choice: speak up or stay quiet. And guess...
Turkish student at Tufts University detained by ICE, may be sent...
A Turkish Tufts University student, Rumeysa Ozturk, has been ordered to be transferred to ICE custody in Vermont by May 14, following a court...
Over 100 Businesses Seek Relief from Burlington Crisis
So, like, a bunch of local business owners in downtown Burlington are pretty fed up with the state of things, and they decided to...
Top New England Spring Festivals and Hidden Gems
Planning a trip to New England? Well, you might want to check out the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival in Vermont and the Maine...
Vermont Arts Leaders Unite for Continued Impact
In a town hall with Rep. Becca Balint and Sen. Peter Welch, leaders of nine organizations expressed defiance as President Trump attacks federal arts...
Remembering Angelika Parker: A Tribute 1948-2025
Life LinesIn MemoriamFacebook, Twitter, Reddit, EmailPublished May 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.Forget your perfect offering.There is a crack in everything,That’s how the light gets...
Northeast Governors Host Canadian Premiers in Boston for Tariff Talks
So, like, Gov. Maura Healey from Massachusetts and five other governors from the northeastern states are getting together with Canadian provincial leaders to talk...
2025 Seven Daysies Finalists Announced
It's that time of the year again when the Seven Daysies finalists for 2025 have been announced! With over 73,000 nominations from nearly 10,000...
Remembering Arthur J. LaGrange: A Tribute to His Life
Longtime IBM employee and life member of the Essex Junction Fire Department, Art J. LaGrange, who loved working for the public works department in...
Vermont Lawyers Advocate Rule of Law Amid Trump Era
So, like, the other day, a bunch of lawyers in Vermont decided to hit the streets and make a statement. Apparently, this was the...
Young Writers Project: Exploring Kindness Stories – VTDigger
The Begining of Life by Jaquira Earley, 17, of West RutlandYoung Writers Project is a creative, online community of teen writers and visual artists...
Explore the Seven-Day Itinerary for 2024 Travel Plans
So, like, guess what? Margaret Draft, Emma Hunsinger, Lucy Ives, and GennaRose Nethercott totally snagged the 2024 Vermont Book Award, which is, like, a...
Vermont agency seeks dismissal of lawsuit tracking pregnant women.
The Vermont Department for Children and Families is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the state targets and tracks pregnant women...
Remembering Z. Philip Ambrose: A Tribute 1936-2025
Z. Philip Ambrose, who passed away on February 11, 2025, will have his funeral mass on May 12, 2025. The service will take place...
‘Unique Sight: Dogs and Cat Wander Together in Vermont’
So, like, this Central Vermont Humane Society, right? They saved this totally unexpected trio of animals wandering around together one night. And get this,...
Vermont’s Lawsuit Against Big Oil for Climate Damages
So, like, last year, the state of Vermont passed this big law aimed at making fossil fuel companies pay for all the damage caused...
Unlocking Potential: Redefining After-School Education
This piece is by Jamie Dansereau, who is the big boss of afterschool and summer stuff for West River Education District. If you know...
Budget-Friendly Tips for Traveling in New England in May
Planning a trip to New England this May? Well, buckle up because I've got a running list of travel deals that will help you...
Johnson Public Library Relocates: Watch Video | Seven Days
So, like, there's this super old library in Johnson, built back in 1909 in that Carnegie-style brick look. It's smack dab between Railroad Street...
Top 6 Most Desired Airbnb Rentals in New England
So, like, have you heard about this tiny glass house in Vermont that everyone is totally obsessed with on Airbnb? Yeah, apparently it's the...
Vermont Humanities Awarded $200K Emergency Funding
So, Vermont Humanities has hit a bit of a rough patch lately. They got the rug pulled out from under them when federal funding...
Top 3 New England Hotels in 2025: Esquire’s Picks
They are in Maine and Vermont, y'all! The Longfellow Hotel lobby in Portland, Maine is where it's at, according to Carley Rudd Photography. If...
Police Chief Demoted to Patrol Officer: What Happened?
Joseph Swanson's job performance has been under the microscope ever since he got put on leave back in October. The police department staff weren't...
Senate Party Meetings: Transparency Concerns and Access Issues
Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast, was spotted listening to a debate at the Statehouse in Montpelier on a fine Tuesday...
Court Halts Tufts Student’s Transfer in Immigration Detention Case
A Tufts University student named Rumeysa Ozturk has been stuck in detention for five long weeks now. This news comes from a federal appeals...
Johnson Library Relocated to Avoid Flooding Risk
Shortly before midnight last Friday, Railroad Street in Johnson was lit up like a Christmas tree, thanks to a bunch of floodlights. There were...
Defending Access to Healthcare: Rep. Daisy Berbeco’s Stand
So, I read this article by Rep. Daisy Berbeco, who is a Democrat from Winooski. She's like a big deal in the House Committee...
Escape for Mother’s Day: Getaways in New England States
So, like, if your mom is into travel, there are some pretty cool spots around New England where you can take her for Mother's...
2025 Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award Winner: Corrine Yonce
So, get this. The Burlington City Arts just gave this artist from Winooski, Corrine Yonce, the 2025 Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award. It comes...
Cabot Creamery Butter Recall Due to Fecal Bacteria
A Vermont firm recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Agri-Mark Inc., based...
Big Picture Theater & Café Reopens as Nonprofit | Seven Days
The Big Picture Theater & Café, located in Waitsfield, is preparing to make a comeback as a nonprofit organization, reopening on May 1. The...
Tufts Student Detention Case Update: No Terrorism Links Found
The case of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk took center stage in a courthouse in Burlington, Vermont, Monday, as her lawyers argued that Öztürk...
Palestinian Activist Court Appearance: Continued Custody Hearing
Title: Palestinian Activist in Custody: Court Hearing ContinuesProtesters gathered outside the courthouse in Burlington for Mohsen Mahdawi's hearing, a Columbia University student with legal...
Choosing Abundance: Miro Weinberger’s Vision for Vermont’s Future
Choosing Abundance: Miro Weinberger's Vision for Vermont's FutureIf you’ve been catching up on podcasts, staying up late watching talk shows, or mindlessly scrolling through...
Leaving the Farm: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change
Migrant dairy workers in Vermont are increasingly scared to leave their farms due to the threat of detention and deportation by the Trump administration,...
Palestinian Activist Arrested by ICE in Vermont for Columbia Protests
Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident holding a green card since 2015, got arrested at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Colchester,...
Vermont Civil Unions Law Anniversary Celebrated | Seven Days
Vermont Civil Unions Law Anniversary Celebrated | Seven DaysKim Nolan and Jen Mathews got married in Shelburne on January 1. The two women opted...
AI in Financial Services: Transforming Banking, Investments, and Security
FintechZoom.io has been closely tracking the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the financial services industry. AI is rapidly transforming banking, investment strategies, fraud...
Best Seafood Restaurants in New England 2025: Yelp’s Top Picks
In 2025, Yelp has crowned the best seafood restaurants in New England, showcasing six regional eateries that have captured the hearts and palates of...
UVM Names Boise State President Tromp as New Leader
In a recent development, Marlene Tromp, the 28th president of the University of Vermont, has been named as the new leader of the institution....
Vermont History Projects at Risk Due to Executive Order
President Trump's recent executive order poses a threat to the Vermont Historical Society's significant COVID-19 project, putting libraries and museums at risk. The project,...
State Officials Concerned Major Transportation Projects Could Lose Federal Funding
State Officials Fear Loss of Federal Funding for Vermont Transportation ProjectsState officials in Vermont are grappling with the looming threat of losing federal funding...
Vermont Stage Presents ‘Primary Trust’ – Watch the Video
Vermont Stage Unveils 'Primary Trust' - An Emotional Journey of New BeginningsVermont Stage is set to captivate audiences with the highly anticipated production of...
Top Vermont Events: March 19-26, 2025
Vermont Events: A Week of Excitement and CultureIn the vibrant state of Vermont, a plethora of events await to captivate and entertain locals and...
Touring Elmore Store Renovation Video | Seven Days
Dating back to the early 1800s, the Elmore Store has stood as a beloved cornerstone in the heart of a rural lakeside town in...
Cop in Shelburne Pleads Not Guilty for Cyclist’s Death
Shelburne Cop Denies Responsibility in Fatal Cyclist CollisionSgt. Kyle Kapitanski, a Shelburne police officer, found himself in the midst of a legal battle after...
Lyle Charles Boyce Sr., 1930-2025: Obituary and Life Remembered
Lyle Charles Boyce Sr., a beloved U.S. Army veteran known for his dedication to family, sense of humor, and impressive jitterbug skills, passed away...
Impact of Trump’s Federal Grant Cuts on University of Vermont
The Impact of Trump's Federal Grant Cuts on University of VermontFacing the repercussions of President Donald Trump's federal grant cutbacks, researchers at the University...