Aug 11-17, 2010
Vermont’s Big Astronomy Event; Snorkeling Vermont Rivers; Gay Square Dancers Do-sa-do
Slideshow: 2010 Seven Daysies Party
Every year, Seven Days throws a party to recognize the winners of the Daysies awards. This year, designers Andrew Sawtell and Celia Hazard set up…
Film Investors Get Their Day in Court
A handful of aggrieved investors in Malcolm “Mac” Parker’s film Birth of Innocence had their “day” in court this morning, asking Superior Court Judge Geoffrey…
Fringe Friday: Ben Mitchell
“Fringe Friday” is Seven Days’ weekly web series about the independent and minor party candidates running for governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. Each Friday…
Sacrebleu! What Happened to Vermont’s French Welcome Sign?
Zut Alors! The highway sign welcoming Quebecois visitors to Vermont’s capital city — in French — has disappeared. For years, drivers approaching exit 8 on…
Combo Platter: Middlebury Melts, Milton Moussaka
Middlebury MeltsWhen one picks up a truffle at a chocolate shop, it’s often not made on-site. When Middlebury Chocolates opens on Sunday, the rustic chocolates…
O, Really?
Dear Mistress Maeve, I’m dating a girl, and it’s going good. When we have sex, I am very satisfied. She is very oral, and I…
Hoffer to Salmon: What’s Up With the VT Yankee Decommissioning Fund?
In public accounting, as in journalism, it’s all about making deadlines, and Democratic candidate for auditor, Doug Hoffer, has accused Tom Salmon of blowing off…
Magic Hat Sale is Official
The rumors were true! North American Breweries — maker of Genesee beer and distributor of Labatt — has acquired Independent Brewers United, which includes Magic…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again After police arrested Ronald White, 35, for shoplifting in Cinnaminson, N.J., they discovered he had outstanding warrants that required posting $400 bail….
Squares with Flair
Champlain Valley’s gay and lesbian square-dance club gets to steppin’
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for August 11 – 17, 2010. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): When I studied…
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Stellafane 2010 [SIV187]
8/7/10: Over 1000 attendees converged in Springfield VT at the 75th Stellafane Convention last weekend. Amateur astronomers and telescope makers spent 3 evenings gazing at…
Letters to the Editor
Give Flanagan a Break As someone who is supporting Doug Hoffer’s candidacy for state auditor, perhaps I should have been pleased to find Senator Ed…
Burlington Telecom’s General Manager Resigns
The general manager of the struggling Burlington Telecom is resigning to take a new job out of state, the city announced today.Chris Burns, who has…
Top Chef of the Champlain Valley, 2010 Edition
Being named “Top Chef of the Champlain Valley” is quite an honor, and last night, three talented chefs brought their knives, their sous chefs and…
Council Approves Power Deal with Hydro-Québec
The Burlington City Council was in a giving mood last night, save for a verbal dust-up with Mayor Bob Kiss over his opposition to the…
Big Cats and Their Litter Boxes Return to the Champlain Valley Fair
Once again we’re approaching Champlain Valley Fair season: the tilt-a-whirl, fried dough, Justin Bieber, and a variety of other nausea-inducing sounds, smells and sensations. And,…
