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Moving on From Its Industrial Past, St. Johnsbury Is Attracting Young Entrepreneurs and Building a Vibrant Downtown
St. Johnsbury, Vermont is experiencing a revitalization. The town now offers good schools and easy access to nature, as well as arts and culture institutions.
Obituary: Timothy Bates, 1946-2024
A leading scholar of Black entrepreneurship believed research and teaching should increase quality of life for others
Obituary: Melinda Miller Patterson, 1948-2024
Devoted mother and entrepreneur felt lucky to have an extraordinary life marked by a love of travel and a perpetually sunny spirit
Obituary: Richard “Rick” Phillips, 1960-2024
Lifelong learner cared for family and friends in unique ways and focused professionally on the dignity and respect of injured employees
Obituary: Lindol Lyle Ford, 1949-2024
Waitsfield man helped outfit countless families skiing at Sugarbush and Mad River Glen over the years and embraced the simplicity of rural life
Obituary: Chad Mecca, 1980-2024
Local musician had a knack for honest songwriting and always lifted the spirits around him
Obituary: Glen Roa, 1942-2024
Amateur photographer and ham radio operator is remembered by his younger brother as a mentor and teacher
Obituary: Katherine “Kaye” Beaudin, 1925-2024
Woman was known for her love of and skill at gardening and nourished lasting friendships based on love and acceptance
Obituary: Gordon A. Thom, 1933-2024
Design engineer was an avid skier and volunteered for local ski clubs
Obituary: Marcia DeRosia, 1951-2024
Dedicated healthcare administrator was a voice for those most in need
Obituary: Heather Wry, 1984-2024
Mount Mansfield Union High School graduate was an accomplished athlete
Act 250 NoticeMinor Application 300007-1710 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 300007-17 from RMH Management, LP and Mochi Investments, LLC, Royal Group, was received on May 28, 2024 and deemed complete on July 3, 2024….
Whiskey Priest, ‘Whiskey Priest’
(Self-released, digital) When a teacher, a poet, a builder and a painter walk into a bar in southern Vermont, a priest walks out. In this…
Northstar Self Storage will be having a public and online sale/auction for the following storage units on July 25, 2024 at 9:00 am
Northstar Self Storage will be having a public and online sale/auction on July 25, 2024 at 9am EST at 205 Route 4A West, Castleton, VT…
Aleda Bliss, ‘Every Song On This Playlist Is For You’
(Self-released, digital) Nothing says “I love you” like a curated selection of tunes. Words can’t match the magic power of a mixtape to sum up…
Soundbites: Robber Robber Talk Their New LP ‘Wild Guess’
Sometimes being a music journalist is about keeping a straight face. I hear a lot of cliché statements and bold axioms, such as “This album…
Theater Review: ‘Native Gardens,’ Dorset Theatre Festival
Four people, possessing the best intentions, discover their worst qualities in Karen Zacarías’ popular comedy Native Gardens, a story of next-door neighbors in bitter disagreement….
Four Printmakers Explore Black, White and Gray in a Highland Center Show
In a world rife with printed material, why make more? Printmaking may be the least understood art medium, even as it’s arguably the most straightforward….
Invitation to Bid
Greenprint Partners, acting as Project Manager, seeks qualified contractors for a Vermont Schools Green Infrastructure Stormwater Improvements for the location listed below. Federal Disadvantage Business…
On the Beat: Grand Point North Becomes a Flood Benefit Show, Despacito for Sale
Things got very biblical and flood-y in Vermont again last week. On exactly the one-year anniversary of 2023’s historic flooding, the Green Mountains took another…
Can I Do Anything About My Resting Bitch Face?
Dear Reverend, I like to think I’m a generally happy person, but my friends tell me that I have resting bitch face. I don’t care…
State Architectural Historian Devin Colman Steps Down — and Into a New Role
On a recent July afternoon, state architectural historian Devin Colman admired the 1905 Redstone Cottage on North Avenue in Burlington. Parks, Recreation & Waterfront director…
Problems at the Cortina Inn Raise Questions About the State’s Emergency Housing Program
The Cortina Inn, one of 76 hotels and motels sheltering homeless people in Vermont, is not complying with provisions of an agreement with the Town…
In Stowe, Outdoor Sculpture Show ‘Exposed’ Rewards Exploration
At the Current’s summer opening celebration in Stowe, a few of the youngest visitors enthusiastically climbed and bounced on Hank Willis Thomas’ “Ernest and Ruth,”…
Burlington Development Review Board Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 5:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Hybrid & In Person (at 645 Pine Street) Meeting Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83225696227?pwd=SGQ0bTdnS000Wkc3c2J4WWw1dzMxUT09 Webinar ID: 832 2569 6227 Passcode: 969186 Telephone: US +1 929 205 6099 or…
Act 250 NoticeMinor Application 4C1353-110 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C1353-1 from Handy’s Hotels and Rentals, LLC, Attn: Gabriel Handy, 197 Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 was received on June 26, 2024 and…
Free Will Astrology (7/17/24)
CANCER (Jun. 21-Jul. 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British…
ACT 250 NOTICEMINOR APPLICATION 4C1042-310 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C1042-3 from East Engineering, PLC, 13 Jolina Court, Second Floor, Richmond, VT 05477 and Eden Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., 1159 Foote Brook Road,…
Letters to the Editor (7/17/24)
‘Memorable Plates’ Jordan Barry and Melissa Pasanen’s recent mosaic of short pieces about diners around Vermont is excellent [“Order Up,” July 3]! We need this…
Viral Horror Movie ‘Longlegs’ Stuns More Than It Scares
In a February 2020 review, I praised director Oz Perkins as the creator of “the world’s most contemplative satanic possession movie.” That was a reference…
Rita Mannebach Traveled From Florida to Vermont to Choose How She Died
The Florida resident with terminal lung disease had no connections to the Vermont, which is one of just two states that allow nonresidents to pursue medical aid in dying.
Warning & NoticeSpecial Ward 3 Election
The legal Ward 3 voters of the City of Burlington, Vermont are hereby warned and notified to come and vote at a Special Ward 3…
Q&A: As Emoji Nightmare, Cambridge Resident Justin Marsh Brings Drag to Rural Towns
Justin Marsh is a queer fifth-generation Vermonter who grew up in Cambridge and never left. They started wearing dresses at a young age, wore makeup…
Notice to VotersFor August 13th Special Ward 3 Election Burlington, VT
BEFORE ELECTION DAY: CHECKLIST POSTED at Clerk’s Office by Sunday, July 14, 2024. If your name is not on the checklist, then you must register…
Proposals to Amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont
The Vermont General Assembly is proposing voters amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont as follows: Proposal 3: This proposal would amend the Constitution…
Probate Division Grand Isle Unit Docket No.: 24-PR-03939
In re ESTATE of Beatrice Mary Rourke NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Beatrice Mary Rourke, late of Isle La Motte, Vermont I have…
Act 250 NoticeMinor Application 4C1200-210 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
Application 4C1200-2 from New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, c/o DRM PLLC, 199 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05402-0190 and Nancy Jenkins, LLC, 140 Kennedy Drive #102,…
Pursuant to the Vermont Self-Storage Facility Act Sec. 2.9 V.S.A Chapter 98 UNITS WILL SOLD BY SEALED BID.
Viewing by appointment. Call us At 802-891-9374 to schedule. Appts for viewing and sealed bidding will be 8/1 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Bid will be opened…
A Ferrisburgh Artist Facilitated a Birthday Surprise From Across the World
Artist David Holub is used to receiving Instagram messages from people interested in his work. But he was skeptical of one he got earlier this…
Now Playing in Theaters: July 17-23
In addition to Touch, 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.
State of Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Chittenden Unit Docket No.: 24-PR-03861
In re ESTATE of Ellen Osborne Coolidge NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors of: Ellen Osborne Coolidge, late of Shelburne, Vermont. I have been appointed…
From the Publisher: Water Power
The confluence of last week’s devastating floods and this week’s cover story about the revitalization of St. Johnsbury is a reminder that the rivers and…
Creemee Confidential: What It Takes to Create Vermont’s Treasured Summer Treat
To untwist the mystery of the creemee, Seven Days visited popular scoop shops, talked to a state dairy expert and went to the source of one often-used starting mix.
In Barre, Morse Block Deli’s Lobster Doughie Reimagines an Oceanside Classic
When I first heard the words “lobster doughnut,” I immediately thought: sugary seafood cruller. Luckily, this turns out not to be what chef Stefano Coppola…
East Middlebury’s Historic Waybury Inn Changes Hands
East Middlebury’s Waybury Inn is under the new ownership of three town natives: chef Antonio Petri and Halina and Chas Lyons. The change of hands…
Crumbs: Restaurant Transitions in Chittenden County and St. Johnsbury
After a 10-year run, St. Johnsbury’s subterranean craft-beer destination, Kingdom Taproom, closed in early July. Its group of owners is “in talks” with potential operators…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, July 17-23
Summer is here, 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 this year’s Vermont Brewers Festival.






