Aug 2, 2017 – Aug 7, 2018
Winooski’s New City Manager Takes on the Blooming ‘Onion’; A Green-Energy Entrepreneur Bets on Commuter Rail; Festival of Fools Juggles Magic, Music and Mayhem
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New Winooski City Manager Jessie Baker Aims to Nurture a Layered, Dynamic Burg
Jessie Baker strolled down Main Street, past people at outdoor café tables savoring lattes and eggs Benedict. With just a few strands of gray in…
Seven Days Wins Three First-Place Awards in National Media Competition
Seven Days, Vermont’s free, independent newsweekly, won three first-place awards at the annual Association of Alternative Newsmedia conference last month in Washington, D.C. The AAN…
Obituary: Ryan Campbell
Ryan Campbell, 36, passed on in December, 2016 while on his land in Huntington, Vermont. Ryan was born in Concord, NH on November 27, 1980….
Seriously: I Did it All For the ‘Nooski, No Lanes No Gains
In this episode host Bryan Parmelee shares his thoughts on what makes Winooski so special and attempts to navigate Burlington’s latest bike lane drama. CREDITS…
Trailer: The 500th Stuck in Vermont
Get ready for the ride of your life! Stuck in Vermont is celebrating 10 years of videos with this colorful musical escapade airing Friday, August 18 on sevendaysvt.com.
Obituary: John J. Malcovsky, 1948-2017
Burlington/Winooski VT John was born in Westfield MA to the late John and Katherine (Zales) Malcovsky. He graduated class of 1966 from Westfield High School…
The Parmelee Post: Burlington Workers Remove Unsanctioned Pool Noodle From Lake Champlain
Workers from the Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department acted swiftly and decisively Saturday to remove an unsanctioned floatation device from Lake Champlain. Citing navigational…
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A Decade of Stuck in Vermont [SIV499]
7/30/17: For the past 10.5 years, Eva Sollberger has had the pleasure of traveling around the state interviewing Vermonters about what makes our state so…
Richmond Community Kitchen Finds a Storefront
Two Richmond women who have been cooking frozen dinners for pickup plan to expand after Labor Day. Their new business, Richmond Community Kitchen, will open…
Letters to the Editor (8/2/17)
Paper Chase I’d like to point out an inaccuracy and do a little self-promotion in regard to [“A Print News Distributor Gets Leaner — and…
Eat This Week, August 2 to 8, 2017: Dinner at the Forum
As the Vermont Fresh Network celebrates its 21st birthday, it’s uncorking some of Vermont’s finest local spirits for its annual fundraiser. Graze baked treats, local…
Album Review: Lord Silky, ‘We Used to Be Friends’
(Knitting My Doom Records, digital download) I don’t know about you, but I have a sort of lever in my head. Some part of my…
Conflict Brews Between Charlotte Hops Farm and Its Neighbors
In a former hayfield off Route 7 in Charlotte, mammoth tractors have been churning up the earth in recent days, digging drainage ditches and irrigation…
Movie Review: Spy Flick ‘Atomic Blonde’ Is a Blast
Charlize Theron has made movies for more than half her earthly existence. Over 22 years, the actress has demonstrated a proficiency in multiple forms and…
Reuben Jackson’s Mysterious Friend Is a Facebook Hit
Reuben Jackson is best known to Vermonters as the velour-voiced host of “Friday Night Jazz” on Vermont Public Radio. The 60-year-old native of Washington, D.C.,…
Movie Review: ‘A Ghost Story’ Explores a Different Kind of Horror
As a horror fan, I’m always fascinated by the rare haunted-house movie told from the haunter’s perspective. Given that these films are powered by our…
David Blittersdorf Bets on Vermont Commuter Rail
Despite its name, rapid transit almost never has a speedy beginning. A typical new commuter rail system starts with months or years of transportation studies….
Art Review: ‘UNBOUND Vol. vii’ at ArtisTree Gallery
Described as an exhibit for art lovers and bibliophiles, “UNBOUND Vol. VII” at ArtisTree Community Arts Center & Gallery in South Pomfret also finds an…
What’s Up With That Wild Yard on Shelburne Road?
Most of Burlington’s residential lawns are well kept. On any given weekend afternoon, the city’s neighborhoods are abuzz with the sounds of gas-powered mowers and…
Vermont Cheesemakers Win Big at National Awards
Vermont cheesemakers took home 38 awards at the American Cheese Society’s annual competition in Denver last week. Only Wisconsin and California bested the Green Mountain…
Trial by Campfire: Braving the Great Outdoors — With Kids
We’d been checked into Little River State Park campground for just 10 minutes, and already my children were covered in dirt. Four-year-old Levi rolled around…
Album Review: Bison, ‘Get In’
(Self-released, digital download) A brand-new pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars stands out with its midnight-black canvas body, untarnished toe cap and pristine white…
Zenbarn’s Greener Drink Series Offers CBD Booze
For the past two weeks, Seven Days has reported on the availability of cannabidiol-infused foods at Vermont restaurants, including Burlington’s Monarch & the Milkweed and…
Competition to Install Solar Flares Up, Giving Homeowners Options
When Dan Goossen decided to install solar panels on his St. Paul Street home in Burlington late last year, he got estimates from three companies….
Streetgreens Food Truck Is a Family Affair
Orders were lined up at Streetgreens, a food truck that was dishing out summer suppers on a perfect night at Veterans Memorial Park in South…
Soundbites: So Far, So Good — Part 2; Fool Me Once
Two weeks ago, I announced Vermont’s first-ever Sofar Sounds concert. In case you missed it: Sofar Sounds is an ongoing, branded concert series that takes…
Vermont Muralists Tackle More Blank Walls
Vermont’s summer weather can be unpredictable, but artists aren’t: The season reliably brings painters outdoors. While some choose to set up easels and fill them…
Free Will Astrology (8/2/17)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo actor Robert DeNiro once observed that most people devote more energy to concealing their emotions and longings than to revealing…
Thrills and Silliness From the Festival of Fools
For 10 years, the Festival of Fools has reigned as the premier street festival in the Northeast, if not the entire country. An eclectic mix…
Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel Talks Recurring Dreams and Inner Demons
Upstate New York electro-pop duo Phantogram generally stick to the shadows. Their compelling blend of nostalgic trip-hop beats, galvanic synths and abstruse lyrics crystallizes into…
Breast Practices: Vermont Communities Gear Up for ‘The Big Latch On’
The Vermont Department of Health is promoting several events for World Breastfeeding Week, including the Big Latch On, a gathering Friday and Saturday during which…
A Tiny Museum on Wheels Rolls Into Burlington
For such a small state, Vermont has a surprising number of museums that deviate from the standard format: Shelburne Museum, the Museum of Everyday Life…
Ask Athena: I’m Engaged to Be Married and I Don’t Want to Do It
Dear Athena, I am engaged to be married in about two months. I don’t want to do it. I know it’s wrong, and I’ve known…
Power Grab: Contracts Could Seal the Fate of Underwater Transmission Lines
Last week, a company that wants to build a major electricity transmission line through Lake Champlain submitted a proposal for one of the biggest renewable…
Heroism 2.0: Vermonters on the Front Lines of Health Care Debate
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was acclaimed as the hero of last week’s dramatic health care showdown. He returned from cancer surgery to cast the deciding…
Backpedaling: Burlington Residents Challenge Plans for More Bike Lanes
Burlington landlord Jill Diemer was cleaning up her Old North End property in June when she picked up a scrap of paper. It was a…
Beyond Ben & Jerry’s: Even More Frozen Treats for Summer
It’s high summer, and between the hot and muggy weather and the current political situation, we could all use a little something chill. In the…
The Blue Stone to Open Third Pizza Place, in Montpelier
The Blue Stone will open its third pizza restaurant in Washington County by the end of the week — this one at 83 Main Street…
