

Cover Story
Expensive Housing Is Limiting Who Gets to Live Where in Vermont — and Clouds the State’s Future
Locked Out Series, Part 12
Obituary: David Holmes, 1942-2022
Outdoor enthusiast served as headmaster, professor and grants administrator throughout his career
Obituary: Barbara J. Hill, 1934-2022
Shelburne woman was avid tennis player, swimmer and artist
Studio Place Arts Celebrates the Season With a Ginormous Show
Just about every art venue in Vermont puts on group holiday shows this time of year, and Studio Place Arts is no exception. But the…
Letters to the Editor (12/7/22)
Problem With Progs [Re “Progressive Setback: The Party Label Is Losing Its Luster in Montpelier — and Burlington May Be Partly to Blame,” November 23]:…
A Barre ‘Rock Star’ Helps Donate 36 Sleeping Bags to Those Without Shelter
In October, Beth Mueller attended an event about homelessness in the Barre area. Service providers told attendees they were worried about winter, when pandemic-strained social…
Free Will Astrology (12/7/22)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Of all the signs in the zodiac, you Sagittarians are least likely to stay in one location for extended periods. Many…
A Sports Betting Proposal Heads to the Vermont Legislature
The governor supports it. A study committee recommends lawmakers legalize it. And all of Vermont’s neighbors have already embraced it. Nevertheless, legal sports betting faces…
Acclaimed Guest Conductor Anthony Parnther Helms the VSO’s ‘Holiday Pops’ Concerts
Conductor Anthony Parnther will fly from Los Angeles to Vermont this weekend to lead the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Holiday Pops” concerts. It’s not a…
Soundbites: Highlight’s Amazing NYE Lineup and New Holiday Tunes From Matt Hagen
As we get ready to close the books on 2022, all the clichés come to mind. Making resolutions, pretending to be sad about celebrities who…
‘The Street Project’ Chronicles the Fight to Make Roads Safer for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Taking advantage of a perfect fall morning, Gerry Malavenda set out from his Williston home for a bicycle ride on October 15. Shortly after noon,…
Night Protocol, ‘Static’
(Self-released, cassette, CD, digital) Burlington’s Night Protocol are the local monarchs of synthwave, a micro-genre of electronic music that cherry-picks elements from 1980s pop culture…
Teens Create Immersive Theater Piece in Burlington
Last Friday night, I was one of 25 people awarded a TIPS certificate of achievement, which certifies that I completed Level 1 training in Time,…
Artist and Teacher Susan Smereka Shares the Joy of Printmaking
If you were a small snippet of paper, your humble life would not be wasted in Susan Smereka’s studio. She would find a use for…
The Discussions, ‘Past Patterns’
(Self-released, digital) Few bands are both as aptly and ironically named as the Discussions. Led by composer Greg Rothwell, the 12-piece instrumental jazz-fusion collective features…
Florence Pugh and Her Young Costar Shine in Thoughtful Period Drama ‘The Wonder’
If you rushed out to see Florence Pugh get cozy with Harry Styles in September’s Don’t Worry Darling (now on HBO Max and rentable), you…
Now Playing in Theaters: December 7-13
In addition to Spoiler Alert, 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.
I’m in Love With My BFF, but She’s an Alcoholic Trying to Get Sober
Dear Reverend, I’m in love with my BFF, and we’ve slept together a few times. She’s an alcoholic who is trying to quit drinking, but…
Some Compost Toilet Owners Are Challenging State Restrictions on How They Use Waste
Chrissy Wade didn’t think there was anything wrong with the way her family lived on its off-grid farm in Waterville. The four — including two…
Pownal’s Dion and NeviTREK Snowshoes Get Athletes of All Kinds Out on the Trails
In a storage room lined with shelves of snowshoes, Bob Dion held up a pair at arm’s length and eyed it carefully. He checked the…
From the Publisher: Series Finale
This week’s cover story, “Green Mountain Estates,” is the last in our yearlong “Locked Out” series exploring Vermont’s housing crisis. In 12 long-form stories, Seven…
Grilling the Chef: Dynamic Duo Revamps the Menu at Shelburne’s Peg & Ter’s
Chef Derek Robert Position: Co-chef Age: 33 Education: Trade school and on-the-job training Experience: Restaurants in Boston, including Townsman, and in New York City; lots…
Two Couples to Open Nagueños Filipino American Diner in Essex Junction
Heart n Soul by Mark BBQ left a hole in Essex Junction when the restaurant closed earlier this year. But its former space won’t be…
Vermont Foodbank Project Supports Farmers in Producing African Corn and Halal Chicken
A steady stream of people flowed into the first-floor community room in Burlington’s O.N.E. Community Center on the afternoon of November 17. Many women wore…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, December 7-13
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 Baggage From BaghDAD: Becoming My Father’s Daughter, a new one-woman show by playwright and performer Valerie David.
Underground Snax Opens on College Street in Burlington
Snack fiends, rejoice! Underground Snax, a new shop selling rare candy, chips, drinks and other treats, will host its grand opening in the former Bento…






