Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2010
Democrat Governor’s Race, Part III; Photos of VT’s New Americans; A Guide to Fireworks and Fests
Combo Platter: The Monday Food-News Round-up
Another holiday weekend, another triumph for I Que, the highly respected BBQ team that includes Vermont’s John Delpha, chef and co-owner of The Belted Cow…
Two Area Food Pioneers Pass Away
Two veterans of the Vermont food industry both passed away on Friday, July 2: Anthony Joseph Merola and George L. Solomon. As a youth, George…
Vermont Lands $47 Million in Broadband Stimulus Grants
Vermont’s congressional delegation — along with Gov. Jim Douglas — announced this morning that $47.1 million in federal stimulus grants have been awarded to two…
Combo Platter: The Thursday Food-News Round-up
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill is open for lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Despite the fact that today was the first day, at 1:30…
Division of Labor: Teamsters Endorse Shumlin
In a break from their union brothers and sisters, the Teamsters Local 597 — a 1,000-member union headquartered in Barre — endorsed Senate President Peter…
VT Filmmaker Gets NEA Award
Barnet filmmaker Bess O’Brien and her cast of Vermont teens have been “shouting it out” since 2008, when her film Shout It Out premiered. Since…
Sen. Patrick Leahy’s Photos from the Kagan Hearings
Sen. Patrick Leahy has been known to dabble in photography in his spare time — when he’s not too busy being Vermont’s senior senator and…
Burlington Crowns Social Media Royalty
A crowd of about 50 people turned up to the Bluebird Tavern’s new “speakeasy” room this evening to watch social media royalty get crowned, as…
Andrea Rogers Exits Stage Right
Today is Andrea Rogers’ last day as the Executive Director of Burlington’s Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Rogers’ friends and fans organized a community…
Rustico’s Opens in Essex
Want to eat a pound of pasta? Bring your appetite to Rustico’s, a new Italian restaurant having its grand opening on Friday in the Essex…
Burlington Celebrates Social Media Day
Mashable declared June 30 Social Media Day, and Burlington’s Tweeters, Facebookers, and Foursquare checkers-in aren’t letting it pass without a celebration. Check out the Burlington…
City Proposes Compromise Solution for Protecting Historic Structures
When does a $20,000 window replacement project become a $70,000 job? As Yves Bradley discovered in May 2008 while renovating a building he owns on…
Champlain College Backs Off Interest in Wharf Lane Low-Income Housing
A top Champlain College official said the school is officially taking its name out of the running as a potential purchaser of of an apartment…
What a Long, Strange, Stupid Effing Trip It’s Been
Soundbites: What a Long, Strange, Stupid Effing Trip It’s Been
Bummed Out
Dear Mistress Maeve,Just finished up my junior year of college and will be returning next semester, living with the same group of guys I roomed…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for June 30 – July 7, 2010. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): How well…
Vermont Visionaries
Art Review: A Centennial Celebration: The Art of Francis Colburn and Ronald Slayton
Letters to the Editor
Better Biking — in Europe It’s scary to hear about the behavior of some motorists when passing a bicycle [“When It Comes to Bike Safety,…
Giving Up on Government
Book review: Authentic Patriotism: Restoring America’s Founding Ideals Through Selfless Action
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Rebuilding Together*Greater Burlington [SIV181]
6/12/10: Rebuilding Together*Greater Burlington organizes community volunteers to spruce up homes owned by low income, disabled and elderly local residents. This month they converged at…
Condiment Conundrum
When it comes to housemade sauces, diners hope restos are keeping it fresh
Bluebird Tavern Spreads Its Wings
Last night, just a year after opening her flagship restaurant, Bluebird Tavern, Sue Bette went in front of the Burlington City Council to finalize a…
