Jun 1-7, 2022
After Four Years of Turmoil and Transition, the Flynn Enters a New Era; Legal Worries Prompt a Randolph School to Remove a Black Lives Matter Flag; Seven Can’t-Miss Shows at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
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After Four Years of Turmoil and Transition, the Flynn Enters a New Era
This story was updated at 2:19 p.m. on June 2, 2022. The press conference for the 2022 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival opened on a late…
Clean: ‘Learning From Others’ (6/6/22)
The sounds of cascading piano flourishes and syncopated bass lines overwhelmed my senses as I stood in front of a massive set of speakers. I…
In Memoriam: Mary Ann Athanas, 1952-2021
In Loving Memory of Mary Ann Athanas, February 1, 1952- June 12, 2021 Now run along home and jump into bed, Say your prayers and…
Obituary: Anna Elizabeth MacWilliams Neville, 1924-2022
Beloved and tireless Navy volunteer, children’s advocate, educator, gardener and parent cultivated relationships around the world
Obituary: Jody (Utton) Burns, 1970-2022
Vermont-born woman had an impressive nursing career and two children who were her greatest accomplishments
Misery Loves Co. to Add Second Winooski Restaurant
The Misery Loves Co. team will open a second Winooski food and drink establishment later this summer, said Laura Wade, who co-owns the restaurant with…
Legal Worries Prompt a Randolph School to Take Down a Black Lives Matter Flag
The Black Lives Matter flag flew in front of Randolph Union High School for three years, but an administrator abruptly had it taken down last…
Colchester Lister’s Record of Notice
We hereby certify that the Notices to Taxpayers of the time and place of holding the Grievance Meeting for 2022 and in the form as…
Parades and Pups: Memorial Day With Democratic Rivals for Vermont’s U.S. House Seat
Becca Balint zipped up and down the sidelines of Middlebury’s Memorial Day parade, pausing every few feet to commune with spectators. “I love that dress!”…
Town of Richmond Development Review Board Agenda
June, 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81115438175?pwd=K1JOVjhRNWJlNkVOSTBMWnZWbitxZz09 Meeting ID: 811 15438175 Passcode: 376237 Call-in: +19292056099 US (New York) Application materials may be…
In ‘Living Color,’ Bonnie Acker’s Paintings Offer Solace
Standing in a gallery surrounded by paintings by Bonnie Acker is highly recommended. You may find you want nothing more than to lay on the…
My Partner Is Really Loud When We Have Sex
Dear Reverend, My current partner is really loud when we have sex. I don’t mind it all that much, but sometimes I feel like she’s…
‘The Girl From Plainville’ Shows How True Crime Dramas Are Evolving
Is an obsession with true crime ruining our society? I see this claim regularly, often paired with the observation that streaming services are creating more…
Seven Shows Not to Miss at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
The 2022 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival has a different vibe from that of past years. The annual 10-day celebration of jazz in the Green Mountains…
Now Playing in Theaters: June1-7
In addition to Top Gun: Maverick, 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.
Soundbites: Hometown Jazz Fest Heroes and New Music From Community of Sound
There used to be an unofficial Soundbites tradition in which the music editors rarely, if ever, discussed the behemoth that is the Burlington Discover Jazz…
Clover Koval, ‘Me and the Animals’
(Self-released, digital) Of all the Vermont-based acts to perform at this year’s Waking Windows music and arts festival, Clover Koval was among my top picks….
Junes, ‘Nothing Feels Right’
(Self-released, CD) I’m a strong believer in spirit ages. Your spirit age is how old you feel, not how old you are according to the…
From the Publisher: Critical Coverage
I have a special relationship with the Flynn — my first postcollege employer and the subject of this week’s cover story. When I first stepped…
Northeast Kingdom Weaver Handcrafts Jewish Prayer Shawls
How did a Vermonter who grew up atheist come to weave Jewish prayer shawls sold to customers as far away as San Francisco, Denmark and…
Letters to the Editor (6/1/22)
‘Coeds,’ Really? Last week’s “Gowntown Development” article was excellent. But “coeds”? Really? That term was offensive when coined and remains so. Just say “students.” Eloise…
The Summer Seasons of Vermont’s Two Opera Companies Are All About Edgy Updates
This year, Vermont’s two opera companies, Barn Opera in Brandon and the Opera Company of Middlebury, offer summer seasons that diverge in just about every…
Shakesqueer Vermont’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Plays with Gender and Sexuality
The Plainfield Friends Meeting house buzzed with activity as the cast and crew of Shakesqueer Vermont’s production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet arrived for…
Families and Self-Advocates to Share Experiences at a Vermont Family Network Storytelling Event
Bidur Rai spends his days knocking on doors, checking to see if someone on the other side might need his help. He’s a family support…
Free Will Astrology (6/1/22)
GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20) A blogger named Sweetlikeacherry reminds us, “Some epiphanies are only possible when you put away your phone and go completely offline…
A New Bridge Marks a Milestone for the Cross Vermont Trail
We were rolling on a lovely spring day, riding our bikes eastward on Stone Cutter’s Way from downtown Montpelier. Railroad tracks were to our left…
First Bite: Sampling bramble’s Wood-Fired Fare at the Essex Experience
The first big, juicy tomato of the summer is the headliner of Vermont’s local produce season. But for me, the real delights are the opening…
Age of Asparagus: Planting for the Future as a Link to the Past
When I was growing up, asparagus meant one thing: must be May. Once the tender green shoots started popping through the soil, they were on…
New My Little Cupcake Owners Keep Baking While Seeking Retail Spot
In March, My Little Cupcake founder Michelle Trudell announced that she would close her business at the end of April. Since then, there’s been a…
Burlington Church Congregants Cook to Benefit Their Southeast Asian Homeland
Last year, when the First Baptist Church on St. Paul Street in Burlington held a takeout meal fundraiser, the options were either Italian-style spaghetti or…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, June 1-7
Summer is right around the corner and there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including a performance by traditional Scottish harpist Rachel Clemente on the grounds of Fable Farm Fermentory in Barnard.
Buckle Up: Vermont’s Robust August Primary Contests Take Shape
This story was updated on June 2, 2022. The cast of characters planning to run for state office began firming up last week as election…
New LGBTQ Community Center to Open in Barre
The city of Barre was a lot different when Kris Hunt attended Spaulding High School about 15 years ago. Back then, many LGBTQ people weren’t…
