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Vermont’s Childcare System Isn’t Working for Providers or Parents. They Hope Help Is on the Way.
At first glance, Turtle Island Children’s Center doesn’t look like a place on the front lines of a crisis. Located in a sprawling, seafoam-green house…
Soundbites: Learning to Fly Takes Off, New Music From Dutch Experts and Farewell to Mark Ransom
Something happens when you play an instrument for a while. Eventually, friends, family and even loose acquaintances will ask you to teach them how to…
Democrats Hope Their Legislative Sword Proves Mightier Than Gov. Scott’s Veto Pen
Vermont Democrats cheered wildly on the night of the November 8 election as their gains in the state legislature became apparent. For the first time…
Jack Cattabiani, ‘Rousseau’
(Self-released, digital) There’s no right way to make a breakup album. Heartbreak is one of the chief inspirations in songwriting, and however musicians transcribe that…
Bread and Puppet Theater Expands With the Purchase of Glover Land
Late last year, Bread and Puppet Theater expanded its home base in Glover with the purchase of 23 acres of neighboring land. The acquisition, which…
Photographer Richard Moore Transforms City Scenes With Birch Bark
Richard Moore’s cityscape photographs could not be described as psychedelic but nonetheless call to mind the visual legerdemain that Aldous Huxley detailed in his seminal…
Carrie Pill Aims to Ski and Paint 20 Vermont Resorts
Outdoor enthusiasts who are driven to rack up accomplishments can find plenty of challenges in Vermont — hiking the Long Trail end to end, say,…
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…
Free Will Astrology (1/11/23)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When he was 74 years old, Capricorn author Norman Maclean published his first novel, A River Runs Through It. It became…
From the Publisher: Small Children, Big Problem
I don’t have kids, but I’m no stranger to childcare. All through middle and high school, I babysat a minimum of two nights a week….
A Burlington Jewelry Store Will Raffle Off a Necklace That Was Stolen — Then Recovered
A downtown Burlington jewelry store is trying to turn a traumatic day into something positive. Von Bargen’s Jewelry was one of multiple Queen City stores…
André the Giant’s Early Matches in Burlington Set the Stage for His Iconic Wrestling Career
On October 28, 1971, more than 2,100 people filled Memorial Auditorium to watch the stars of Montréal’s Grand Prix Wrestling perform for the first time…
Vermont Debates How to Use Opioid-Settlement Windfall to Address Spiraling Drug Problems
Vermont will receive more than $100 million from opioid manufacturers and distributors in the coming years, its share of legal settlements intended to help combat…
Cannabis Industry Advocates and Regulators Renew Push for More Potent Products
DoorDash for edibles. Farmstands selling bud. Smoking lounges. A state program to promote craft weed. Cannabis advocates will soon try to convince Vermont lawmakers to…
Facing a Shortage of Zamboni Drivers, Rink Managers Are Skating on Thin Ice
Shortly after 5 p.m. on a weekday evening, René Kaczka-Vallière crossed center ice at C. Douglas Cairns Recreation Arena in South Burlington. The name of…
Ray McNeill ‘Never Did Anything in Moderation’
Ned LaFortune, a cofounder of Wachusett Brewing in Massachusetts, remembers the long-ago day when he walked into a Brattleboro pub owned by Ray McNeill (April…
Letters to the Editor (1/11/23)
Sevens Up Mathematically, this promises to be an interesting year: 2023 = 7 x 17 x 17. Not a bad poker hand: three sevens and…
thayerperiod, ‘Would You Trade Your Hands for Wings?’
(Self-released, digital) At every overpriced, multistage music festival in the world, there is a point somewhere on those sprawling, litter-covered grounds where you can stand…
Act 250 Notice Minor Application 4C0978-14B 10 V.S.A. §§ 6001 – 6111
On December 16, 2022, Leandro Vazquez, PO Box 86, Charlotte, VT 05445 filed application number 4C0978-14B for a project generally described as Driveway construction (800’…
Noah Baumbach’s Absurdist ‘White Noise’ Finds New Relevance in a Postmodern Classic
Don DeLillo’s White Noise was the book of the moment when it was published in 1985 — a postmodern satire that skewered the blithe consumerism…
I’m Dating Someone Who Texts Me Too Much
Dear Reverend, I’ve been casually dating a guy for a year. Recently we decided to call each other “nonmonogamous partners,” but we may not be…
Now Playing in Theaters: January 11-17
In addition to Corsage, 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.
Small Pleasures: Digging Into Gammelgården Creamery’s Maple Skyr
If I had my druthers, I’d eat a maple creemee for breakfast every morning. Thanks to Pownal’s Gammelgården Creamery, I get pretty close. The women-owned…
Leunig’s Le Marché Café Brings Pastries and Picnic Staples to Shelburne
Is there anything more dazzling than a pastry case full of fruit-topped tarts, chocolate-coated cakes and multicolored macarons? While many forego such sweets in the…
Vegan Restaurant Despacito Opens in Burlington’s Old North End
Three months after Knead Bakery closed, the space at 294 North Winooski Avenue in Burlington’s Old North End is a vegan restaurant once again. Chef-owner…
Catering by Dale to Offer Takeout Menu at New South Burlington HQ
Catering by Dale is putting the final shine on Copper at Dorset, its new production kitchen and event venue at 100 Dorset Street in South…
Three Specialized Vermont Seed Companies Offer the Means to Make Your Garden Grow
As they ring in a new year, many people strive to plant the seeds of good habits, hoping to reap the benefits of healthier behavior…
Obituary: Tinga Adiang, 1996-2022
Young man had a passion for politics and was a champion for social justice and equity
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, January 11-17
It’s a brand new year, and there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled fourteen must-do events, including torchlight snowshoeing at Woodstock’s Billings Farm & Museum.
Obituary: Jane Westervelt, 1927-2022
Shelburne woman traveled extensively to photograph remote regions of the world
Obituary: Ann Curran, 1945-2022
Vermont woman held numerous leadership positions throughout her long and lustrous career at Vermont PBS, was Broadcaster of the Year recipient in 2009
Obituary: Joyce Holly, 1928-2023
Avid crafter loved cruising the Lake Ontario shoreline and the Thousand Islands with her husband
Obituary: Mark Ransom, 1950-2022
Passionate and prolific musician was also a beloved early childhood educator
Obituary: William H. Quinn, 1938 -2022
It is with profound heartbreak that the family of Bill Quinn announce his passing from this life on December 3, 2022. Hailing from humble Vermont…
Obituary: Ellen Leonard, 1961-2022
Cofounder of AllTogetherNow! kept music and meditation at the core of her life
Obituary: Sallie West, 1952-2022
Mother, dancer and psychotherapist helped countless people find meaning in their lives
Obituary: Ilyo McCray, 1945-2022
Physician’s assistant and veteran loved restoring antique tractors and maple sugaring
Obituary: Kalvin DeForge, 1992-2022
30-year-old was deeply empathetic and loved others fiercely
Obituary: Pamela D. Volk, 1928-2022
Nurse fought fiercely for women’s reproductive rights and expressed her creativity through many crafts
Obituary: Gloria Jean Abatiell, 1932-2022
Beloved member of Rutland’s Italian American community lit up every space she entered
Obituary: Thomas Farrell, 1987-2022
Burlington-born man had a heart bigger than most, and his family was his driving force toward recovery
Obituary: Stella Robak Bukanc, 1943-2022
Active member of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue was committed to social justice






