Dec 8-14, 2021
Why Independent Physicians Are Disappearing From Vermont; Canaan’s Busy Past Comes to Life in a Stash of Century-Old Photo Negatives; Five Meals That Will Take You Around the World for Less Than $15
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The Doctor Is Out: Why Independent Physicians Are Disappearing From Vermont
As a physician in private practice, Dr. Laura Norris decides for herself how many patients to see each day. She often schedules 30- and 60-minute…
Obituary: Dr. John Carl Langfeldt, 1944-2021
Navy veteran, dentist and loving patriarch was full of wit and laughter
Obituary: Elaine Segal, 1951-2021
Teacher, performing artist and NPR commentator was boundlessly creative
Clean: ‘Ask and You Shall Receive’
The sounds of shuffling feet and hissing milk steamers rattled my eardrums as I walked through the front entrance of a crowded coffeehouse. I was…
Obituary: Linda Henzel, 1950-2021
Involved community member made contributions in dance, theater, conservation and preservation
Obituary: Irene Julia Blanchard, 1934-2021
Scholar, humanitarian and enthusiastic traveler was a pioneer in women’s studies
In Memoriam: Alice Murdoch, 1944-2020
Bold, beautiful, passionate about life, family, friends and her art. Her death a year ago is still incomprehensible and her loss palpable. We miss her…
Obituary: Roger Dorwart, 1936-2021
Burlington man known as a generous and skilled neighbor cofounded Knight Consulting Engineers
Obituary: Thomas Harris Astore, 1961-2021
Avid golfer and lover of humanities realized his lifelong dream of becoming a community theater actor and playwright.
I’m Attracted to Men Physically, But Not Romantically. Am I Gay?
Dear Reverend, I’m not attracted to blokes one bit. But I love a nice cock — so much so that I do let guys fuck…
From the Publisher: Stay a While
Need some life hacks to get you through pandemic winter No. 2? Our Staytripper supplement this week recommends embracing the cold season. In the story…
Why Are There New Sensors on Burlington Parking Meters?
Anyone who’s visited downtown Burlington on a busy afternoon or evening knows the frustration of trying to find a convenient parking space. Many employ the…
AO Glass Creates Handblown Globes for Renowned Artist Maya Lin
More than 15,000 handblown glass globes made in Burlington are featured in a sculpture designed by internationally acclaimed artist and architect Maya Lin. Her towering…
A Surprise Party Celebrates a Montpelier Postal Worker’s Retirement After 30 Years
Hand-painted signs and bunches of balloons adorned downtown Montpelier businesses on November 30. The decorations honored Rita Glück, a mail carrier who was retiring that…
Vermont Artisans Bust Out Their Wares at Burlington City Arts’ Outdoor Holiday Market
Holiday shopping can take a toll on the mind and soul. The brazen consumerism and high-key frenzies of Black Friday, Splurge Sunday and Cyber Monday…
Soundbites: Father Figuer’s New Look and New Album; Waking Windows Sets the Date
I’ve always been obsessed with sophomore albums. Is there a better yardstick for whether or not a band has it? Debut records can be hot…
Free Will Astrology (12/8/21)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A fashion company called Tibi sells a silver minidress that features thousands of sequins. It’s also available in gold. I wonder…
Letters to the Editor (12/8/21)
Time Check Thank you for your article on Memorial Auditorium [“Memorial Days,” December 1] and for including a photo of the late Frank Zappa. Unfortunately,…
The Climate Council Doesn’t Want Its Plan to Burden Vermonters. Did it Deliver?
When Jared Duval was a kid, he and his mother lived in an uninsulated apartment above a garage in the Upper Valley. His mother eked…
Six Quick-Hit Reviews of Local Albums
Your friendly neighborhood music editor is sinking in album submissions like a hapless jungle explorer, clawing to escape the quicksand. Long story short, Vermont musicians…
State Scrutinizes Investors’ Bid to Take Over Five Vermont Nursing Homes
Vermont officials appear skeptical of an application from a group of New York men who want to buy five of the state’s largest nursing homes….
Jane Campion’s ‘The Power of the Dog’ Explores Stark Exterior and Interior Landscapes
Nearly 30 years ago, writer-director Jane Campion won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for The Piano. Now the writer-director brings us a…
Now Playing in Theaters: December 8-14
In addition to Being the Ricardos, 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.
A Shelburne Entrepreneur Takes Some of the Waste Out of Gift Giving
A sheet of Shiki Wrap feels like high-tech workout gear. It’s smooth and silky, with ample stretch. But it’s designed for giving gifts, not scaling…
Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Books
Seven Days writers can’t possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable…
As Opioid Deaths Surge, Advocates Push for Overdose-Prevention Site in Burlington
Melissa Bronson had just started a load of wash at King Street Laundry in Burlington one day in September when she saw a man fall…
Canaan’s Busy Past Comes to Life in a Stash of Century-Old Photo Negatives
Dennis Fuller was raised in Canaan, a Connecticut River town located at the meeting place of New Hampshire, Vermont and Québec, and he’s always been…
Five Meals That Will Take You Around the World for Less Than $15
Who knows what “normal” is at this point? But we’ve still got to eat — and we still feel the urge to treat ourselves to…
My Favorite Things Food Truck Lands Permanent Indoor Spot
After two years on the road, food truck My Favorite Things has landed permanent digs upstairs at 158 Main Street in its hometown of Jeffersonville….
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, December 8 to 14
As the year draws to a close, there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven of this week’s must-do events, including A Còig Christmas, featuring Celtic carols from one of Canada’s favorite fiery folk bands.
