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Driven by Grief and the Hope of Helping Others, Chip Piper Aims to Run 10 Marathons in 10 Days
After Michael Lepore-Capek-Piper died of a fentanyl overdose, his stepfather Chip Piper set out to help others. By asking community members to sponsor his participation in ultramarathons, Piper has raised more than $50,000 for Vermont nonprofits in just three years.
In Memoriam: Phyllis Larrabee, 1938-2021
Life and works of central Vermont poet to be celebrated
Obituary: Henry Francis Tutt, 1941-2024
Navy submariner and respected businessman relished the thrill of NASCAR and the joy of country line dancing
Burlington’s Racial Equity Director Resigns, and Her Position Won’t Be Filled
Kimberly Carson, Burlington’s director of racial equity, inclusion and belonging, has resigned after 18 months on the job to take a new position in North…
In Memoriam: Robert Rodgers, 1944-2024
We invite family and friends to celebrate the life of Robert Rodgers on Friday, May 24, 1:30 p.m., at his home at 2284 South Street…
Obituary: Andrew “Drew” Lalumiere, 1989-2024
Outdoorsman took immense pride in his work and could fix, build, mend or tend anything
Obituary: Norman J. Gordon Jr., 1955-2024
Arborist loved the outdoors, including gardening, and had a lifelong interest in flowers
Obituary: Michael Joseph Siciliano, 1937-2024
Molecular geneticist was dedicated to the pursuit of scientific discovery, academic freedom and fish
Obituary: Martin Michael Bombard, 1989-2024
Burlington native had an innate connection to the natural world and a unique bond with animals
Lawmakers Reach Deals and Adjourn After a Marathon Late-Night Session
Lawmakers endured a marathon legislative session that stretched well past midnight on Friday as they sought compromise on controversial bills to set property taxes, protect…
Lydia Kern Receives Fourth Annual Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award
Burlington sculptor Lydia Kern has received this year’s Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award, with a cash prize of $5,000 and a $1,000 credit to access…
Obituary: Mary Kohler, 1934-2024
North Bennington woman made Vermont her home and donated land to establish a trail system for all to use
Obituary: Joseph J. LaCroix Jr., 1952-2024
Dedicated IBM employee and volunteer firefighter embodied the spirit of selflessness in service to his community
Obituary: Guy Martin Vanzo, 1957-2024
Faith, family and the outdoors were the three most important pillars of Westford man’s life
Obituary: Suzanne Kusserow, 1932-2024
Underhill Center woman was a beneficent force of nature who loved this Earth and loved people even more
Reflecting on Margaret Glaspy’s ‘The Sun Doesn’t Think’
When you’ve been anointed a “next big thing” by gilded outlets such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, there’s a danger of being typecast. With an…
Theater Review: ‘tick, tick… BOOM!,’ Vermont Stage
A story often hits harder when viewers know it’s true, and tick, tick… BOOM! is — at least as far as make-believe musical comedy can…
Soundbites: Indie Musician Christina Schneider on Moving to Vermont
A few months ago, I was down in Brattleboro talking with some local musicians and artists near the Estey Organ Museum. (No, it’s not a…
‘Heavy Kinship’ at the Tarrant Gallery Contemplates Bodies and Connectedness
The Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn in Burlington is only open on Saturday afternoons and to patrons prior to theater shows. Currently, extensive…
From the Publisher: Rural Reporter
I’ve always thought the term “reporter” undersells the job of writing the “first rough draft of history,” as Washington Post publisher Phil Graham phrased it…
How Do I Get Through My First Mother’s Day Without Mom?
Dear Reverend, My mother passed away four months ago. Although she was older and had lived a great life, it was still rather unexpected. I…
On the Beat: New Music From Freya Yost and Kristina Stykos, Radio Bean Temporarily Closes After Fire
Indie-folk artist and Vermont native Freya Yost released her debut album, Delicate Elements, last month. It’s a little surprising it took her this long, as…
Letters to the Editor (5/8/24)
Success Story Thank you for the in-depth article about Shaina Taub [“Born for Broadway: Waitsfield’s Shaina Taub Arrives in a Big Way, Starring in Her…
City of Burlington In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four A Regulation in Relation to Rules and Regulations of the Traffic Commission—
2 Traffic-control light locations 3 Stop sign locations 5 One-way streets designated 6 Left turns prohibited 7 No-parking areas 8 No parking 7:30 a.m. to…
Laughing Hurts in ‘The People’s Joker’ and ‘Baby Reindeer,’ Two Pitch-Dark Commentaries on Comedy
Sometimes the only way to weather the pain of life is to laugh at it. In two much-discussed new releases, the brilliant theatrical takeoff The…
In ‘Circles & Squares’ at Hexum Gallery, Two Artists Minutely Manipulate the Mundane
Pop art seems a little deflated. A movement that once used everyday objects to interrogate capitalism has mutated into a shiny kaiju of commerce, stomping…
Now Playing in Theaters: May 8-14
In addition to Dune: Part Two, 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.
Town of Bolton Development Review Board Public Hearing: May 23, 2024
The Town of Bolton’s Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm. Place: Virtual or Municipal Conference Room, 3045…
Free Will Astrology (5/8/24)
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Keizoku wa chikara nari is a Japanese proverb that means “To continue is power.” I propose you make that your motto…
Barre Voters Will Choose Between Thom Lauzon and Samn Stockwell for Mayor
After floods hit downtown Barre last summer, City Councilor Thom Lauzon toured the damage with other local officials and met with residents whose homes had…
Older Vermonters Who Have Given Up Driving Can Face Isolation, Loneliness
Burlington had never seemed so far away to Joel Rosinsky. His heart was set on making it to the Flynn theater to attend a 50th-anniversary…
Book Review: ‘Lilith’ by Eric Rickstad
In Jewish folklore, Lilith was the first wife of Adam. The stories say God created them side by side, as equals. But Adam wanted a…
Q&A: At the Lanpher Memorial Library in Hyde Park, a “Wind Phone” Connects Callers With Lost Loved Ones
In 2010, garden designer Itaru Sasaki of Japan installed a telephone booth in his garden that he called a “phone of the wind.” The rotary…
New Marker Provides a Window Into the History of Burlington’s Battery Park
Many Burlingtonians know that Battery Park served as a military base during the War of 1812 and Americans there repelled a British naval attack with…
A Group of Montpelier Residents Spruces Up the City, One Cigarette Butt at a Time
The time had come for another meeting of the Trash Tramps, a group of retirees who have made a weekly hobby out of picking up…
In Shelburne, Family-Run Douglas Sweets Bakes Scottish Shortbread Like Mom Used to Make
Growing up in Bolton in the early 2000s, the Townsend kids had the coolest mom on the block — er, slope. Debra Townsend was known…
Queen City Café’s Biscuits Are Hot at Burlington’s Coal Collective
Sean Richards didn’t intend to open a biscuit restaurant. His plan for Queen City Café was wide-ranging — breakfast, lunch and dinner — and built…
New Owners at Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven
Lincoln Peak Vineyard, a long-standing winery in New Haven, has new owners. Kevin Bednar and Nichole Bambacigno will retain the business’ name, bring production back…
Simonds, Ruefle, Francis and Nott Win Vermont Book Awards
Three Vermont poets and a cartoonist have won the 2023 Vermont Book Awards, the state’s highest literary prizes, which were presented at the Vermont College…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 8-14
Spring has sprung, and there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including a screening of independent filmmaker Vera Drew’s meticulously fair use-compliant masterpiece, The People’s Joker.
Nunyuns Bakery & Café to Close in Burlington’s Old North End
Updated May 6, 12:40 p.m. Prompted by the pending sale of the building in which Nunyuns Bakery & Café has operated since 2008, Kristine Harbour…
Bianca Stone Named New Vermont Poet Laureate
Bianca Stone readily admitted that often she doesn’t understand a poem the first time she reads it — and perhaps even after a second or…






