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Out of House and Home: Chittenden County Landlords Are Evicting at a Record Pace. But It’s the Sheriff Who Comes Knocking.
Chittenden County Sheriff Dan Gamelin drove slowly between long rows of mobile homes until he reached the Milton address printed on a judge’s order. Then…
In Memoriam: Stephen Andrew Ham-Ellis, 1987-2013
In Memoriam Stephen Andrew Ham-Ellis June 10, 1987-December 27, 2013 We think of our beautiful son, brother and uncle every day with love. We miss…
Online Sports Betting in Vermont Will Start in January
Vermonters will be able to legally bet on sports using three platforms starting on January 11. The state has signed six-year contracts with DraftKings, FanDuel,…
Obituary: Norman Pellett, 1934-2023
UVM professor and author received numerous awards for his many horticultural contributions
Judge Moves Vermont Family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit to Religious Proceeding
Updated at 4:04 p.m. A Florida judge has ruled that a Vermont family can’t pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against a faith-based organization that ran…
Obituary: Jerome Frederick O’Neill, 1946-2023
Longtime area attorney was most proud of helping victims of childhood sexual abuse, remaining humbly focused on justice for his clients
Obituary: Elaine Guerrera, 1937-2023
Shelburne woman had a sparkling smile, spread love and never passed judgment
Obituary: Larry K. Richman, 1934-2023
English professor was a founding editor of a national poetry quarterly and an alternative newsmagazine
Obituary: Marilyn Weir, 1931-2023
Underhill woman will be remembered for her quick wit and hospitality
Obituary: Katherine Mueller, 1953-2023
Former teacher will be remembered for her outgoing personality and her impact on her students’ lives
Obituary: Mary Louise Smith, 1930-2023
Nothing brought Burlington woman more joy than being with family
Obituary: Edward Fisette, 1944-2023
Inspired by a love of sailing, Alburgh resident founded sailboat dealership, Breakwater Yacht Sales
Obituary: Kathleen Smith Locke, 1929-2023
UVM alumna and chemistry teacher loved classical music and played piano to the end
Obituary: George Paul Bossick, 1945-2023
Pennsylvania native will be remembered for his humor, generosity and encyclopedic knowledge of where to eat and what to order
Obituary: Gwenith Allard, 1937-2023
A love of nature and innate compassion inspired Vermont woman to create adaptive snow sports programs
Obituary: Ferguson McKay, 1932-2023
Former English professor, dean of faculty and acting president of Lyndon State College judged people by their character, not their title
Seven Holiday Concerts Spread Cheer Around Vermont
The holidays can’t exist on shopping alone — there must be music. Many seasonal concerts have already happened, but audiences can enjoy at least seven…
Sociologist and Author Nikhil Goyal Talks Education, Books and Bernie
Just over a decade ago, Nikhil Goyal was a disillusioned high school student growing up on Long Island. He found his classes boring and irrelevant….
Q&A: Merrymac Farm Sanctuary in Charlotte Provides a Forever Home for Neglected Animals
All the animals at Merrymac Farm Sanctuary in Charlotte have stories to tell. You can read their heartbreaking tales of neglect and abuse on the…
Darlingside, ‘Everything Is Alive’
(Thirty Tigers, CD, digital, vinyl) Boston indie folk act Darlingside are in back-from-summer-break mode on their latest LP, Everything Is Alive. That’s not to say…
Is It Too Late to Send a Sympathy Card?
Dear Reverend, Last year I got a Christmas letter from an old business friend letting me know what he’s been doing, and in it he…
Now Playing in Theaters: December 6-12
In addition to The Holdovers, 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.
Artist Michael Gac Levin Explores Parenthood in ‘Yellow Brick Road’
At Hexum Gallery in Montpelier, the current exhibition is titled “Yellow Brick Road,” but it’s not about The Wizard of Oz. Rather, the term that…
Driven by Hate? Man Charged in Burlington Shooting Was a Volunteer With a Troubled Personal Life
Authorities are investigating whether Jason Eaton, who has been charged with gunning down three men of Palestinian descent in Burlington, was motivated by hate. The…
A Large Vacant Lot Remains in Downtown Newport, Frustrating City Boosters
Stephen Breault, the owner of the Newport Natural Market & Café, fields a lot of questions about the large vacant lot across Main Street from…
Actor Luis Guzmán Donates ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Winnings to a Cabot Nonprofit
Neighbors in Action, a small nonprofit that provides thousands of meals and other help to residents of Cabot and Lyndonville, will receive a gift from…
From the Publisher: Puzzle Power
Every evening, at some point between dinner and bedtime, I hear the happy little tune that indicates successful completion of the New York Times crossword…
Northern Daughters Gallery Calls It a Wrap
The mamas were surprised when they learned Northern Daughters was closing. Pamela Smith said she was shocked. “I will say I cried when I found…
Nicolas Cage Invades People’s Dreams in the Clever Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’
Have you ever dreamed about Nicolas Cage? Given how many oddball and outrageous roles the actor has played over the course of his 41-year career,…
Letters to the Editor (12/5/23)
Hate Lives Here I was saddened, horrified and angered by the news of the attack on Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdelhamid and Tahseen Ali Ahmad last…
For Their First Contested Mayoral Caucus in 12 Years, Burlington Dems Plan to Meet Online
The last time Burlington Democrats had a contested mayoral caucus, more than 1,300 people piled into Memorial Auditorium to vote — and left more than…
Soundbites: Burlington’s New Bestie: Spotify
It’s been a weird couple of weeks in Burlington, right? Obviously, a music column isn’t the place to go into detail about the shooting of…
On the Beat: BCA Announces NYE Highlight Lineup; Rockin’ Ron Drops New Holiday Song
As you’ll see from Luke Awtry’s “Eye on the Scene” below, Burlington City Arts recently announced the lineup for Highlight, the city’s New Year’s Eve…
Film Series Screens Doc on Finnish Architect Alvar Aalto
One of Finnish modern architect Alvar Aalto’s famous designs is the Hand Grenade pendant light from 1952. Its sleek cylinder within a cylinder doesn’t look…
Free Will Astrology (12/6/23)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Among our most impressive superpowers is the potency to transform ourselves in alignment with our conscious intentions. For example, suppose you…
Dead Gowns, ‘How (VMP Edition)’
(Self-released, CD, digital, vinyl) Dead Gowns’ thrumming rock song “Renter Not a Buyer” contains multitudes. Gritty guitars and featherlight Wurlitzer underscore the puzzling phrases sung…
Community Cooking Classes in Hinesburg Introduce Students to New Skills and Global Recipes
In the kitchen classroom at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, it’s not just the students who learn from the public evening cooking courses….
Three Questions for Lisa Danforth of tonique, an Alcohol-Free Bar Catering Service
With her new bar catering service, tonique, Lisa Danforth of South Burlington slings espresso martinis, French 75s and fig old-fashioneds at weddings, corporate events and…
Burlington’s Devil Takes a Holiday Renovates and Reopens Kitchen
The downtown Burlington bar formerly known as Monarch & the Milkweed has operated for more than a year as Devil Takes a Holiday, originally a…
Intervale Center Launches ARLO Market in Burlington
A new monthly market in Burlington sells a limited list of locally sourced foods in bulk quantities at the Old North End Community Center at…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, December 6-12
The days are getting shorter, but there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including an Introduction to Winter Hiking Workshop at the Green Mountain Club’s Waterbury Center headquarters.






