Barre Area Development Corporation wants to buy the building using $400,000 from the city and $600,000 it plans to raise from donations.
The U.S Department of Justice and the Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District have entered an agreement to improve policies and practices.
As the Vermont House convened for the session, its first order of business was deciding the contest for speaker — which was done by secret ballot.
Passionate music fan and powerful drummer was a great lover of everything British
Prominent cardiologist and pioneer in the field of cardiac rehabilitation was also a dedicated teacher, devoted husband and loving father.
Musician, chimney sweep and outdoor enthusiast had a deep connection to his Vermont roots
Five months in, and as the legislature prepares to convene this week, commission members are wrestling with how its work fits into larger policy conversations.
Colchester woman encouraged young women to take leadership roles and leaves a legacy of kindness and service to others
Beloved mother and grandmother was active in the community
Lifelong Vermonter loved gardening, family and spending time in Ripton
Expert on Brazil and Latin America loved sailing on Lake Champlain and was revered for his whimsical sense of humor
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First executive director of McClure Miller Respite House had long career of service to others
St. Mike’s professor emeritus chaired ESL program and “was generous to all”
Westford resident participated in numerous community programs and helped establish the Westford Farmers Market
Professor of nursing was passionate about nurturing the next generation of nurses
Educator and volunteer “made lifelong friends around the world”
Writers Courtney Lamdin and Rachel Hellman played an unexpected game of switcheroo while reporting on Emma Mulvaney-Stanak’s mayoral win.
Pleasant was known for his tireless work ethic as the custodian at Burlington’s Federal Building and Post Office.
As lawmakers in Montpelier were debating the state’s first overdose-prevention center, Kevin McCallum traveled beyond Vermont’s borders to see one in action.
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont, including New Year’s at Noon at the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich.
Reporters aren’t supposed to ask sources — especially politicians — for favors. But when grandparents were involved, Colin Flanders made a minor exception.
During the architect’s almost 70-year career, he completed roughly 1,000 modern and contemporary projects and put his stamp on the Burlington waterfront.
Small galleries across Vermont are doing big things. From Burlington to Bellows Falls, here are some well worth a visit in the coming year.
Paula Routly explains why Seven Days writers revisit the stories they published in 2024 — and shares a by-the-numbers review of the year.
Reporter Derek Brouwer’s search for an eclipse adventure led him to a parking lot, a Porta-Potty and a memorable vignette.
Each year we recount the lives of a handful of Vermonters who have died. One undeniable truth has emerged over and over: Everyone has a compelling story.
Seven Days senior multimedia producer looks back on the highlights of the past year and is joined by her 90-year-old mom, Sophie Quest.
A Vermont cannabis podcaster turned the tables on his interviewer in a mind-altering way. Here’s how reporter Ken Picard got roped into a blunt conversation.
Artist Gregg Blasdel, who died in June 2024, helped bring the study of self-taught artists into the mainstream and created surprising and experimental work of his own.
After meeting Rita Mannebach, who had traveled from Florida to Vermont to end her life, reporter Alison Novak felt intense pressure to honor her memory.
A recording equipment failure hours before a high-stakes interview with the Suffs creator sent panicky reporter Mary Ann Lickteig scrambling for backup.
Documenting Jules Rabin’s 100-year life took energy from interviewee and interviewer, reporter Melissa Pasanen found. Both took naps, but only one did push-ups.
Rep. Jim Carroll released spy camera videos of a colleague soaking his stuff, but only after reporter Kevin McCallum forced his hand.
After arriving in Vermont in 1969 to start a commune, Nolfi spent her life building and shaping local institutions that work for the common good.
When reporter Alice Dodge took over visual art duties from Seven Days cofounder Pamela Polston, it was a tall task — and everyone let her know.
In an interview with animal medium Amy Wild, reporter Chris Farnsworth tried to understand the mind of an inscrutable dog — and save a few socks.
Music editor Chris Farnsworth shouts out the year’s top music in the Green Mountain State, including Robber Robber, Caleb Lodish, McAsh and Lily Seabird.
When journalist Derek Brouwer misses a deadline, it’s usually for good reason. Under the gun for a story on cyber scams, he got a tip that changed everything.
Who doesn’t want to be a food writer? But few have what it takes to scarf down back-to-back diner meals, as Jordan Barry and her stuffed plus-one learned.
The director of UVM’s Spatial Analysis Lab was a beloved figure known for his extreme athleticism, integrity and commitment to helping others succeed.
Read behind-the-scenes accounts of this year’s most memorable articles — the odd origins, sudden twists, mid-reporting freak-outs and affecting epilogues.
When flooding again devastated central Vermont, Plainfield welcomed helpers, journalists and gawkers. Reporter Anne Wallace Allen was there in all three roles.
The Ukrainian immigrant, Burlington expat and punk-rock agitator sees a new dawn of independent music on the horizon as he launches Casa Gogol Records.
When a former Afghan soldier agreed to share his story, despite the risks, journalist Colin Flanders experienced 11th-hour anxieties over the portrayal.
In her home state of Texas, the photographer spent years capturing some of the biggest names of rock and country music. Then she left the scene entirely.
The Colchester writer and filmmaker, whose nonverbal autism kept him silent for his early life, had a special relationship with Seven Days writer Ken Picard.
The South Burlington native founded the city’s land trust, which has driven conservation of more than 750 acres. She lived her faith, treasured history and music.
While this year saw the closure of two beloved Vermont theaters and a record number of successful sequels, it also had no shortage of good original films.
When the Vermont singer-songwriter got too big for an interview with Seven Days, music editor Chris Farnsworth faced a unique reporting challenge.
A friend wonders about revealing a crush with a midnight smooch. Here’s a history of the New Year’s Eve tradition and advice for setting romantic resolutions.
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Journalist Colin Flanders dove into Vermont’s thorny health care affordability problem while recovering from his own (minor) surgery.
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The World War II vet from France lived a long and varied life, from working as a ski instructor to penning a syndicated newspaper column
Culture writer Hannah Feuer showed up to the Christmas Cowboy film shoot — and suddenly found herself cast in the movie.
These snapshots recall Vermont’s cultural moments that collectively filled us with wonder — from the eclipse to the northern lights to our local Olympians.
What were the best things we ate and drank in Vermont this year? From clams that slap to biscuits to pawpaws to dan dan noodles, 2024 was a tasty one.
