Nov 21-27, 2018
A Single Family Remakes the Image of South Woodstock; A Proposed Airstrip Rattles North Hero Residents; In Burlington, Highlight Prepares to Replace First Night Celebration
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A Single Family Remakes the Image of South Woodstock
The village of South Woodstock consists of an inn, a general store and a post office. Other than the state highway, which runs through the…
The Parmelee Post: Goddess of Fertility Stages Statehouse Sit-On to Demand Paid Family Leave
Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility and motherly love, says she is prepared to sit atop the Vermont Statehouse dome for as long as…
Obituary: Irene Cornell Linde, 1922-2018
February 6, 1922-November 23, 2018 Underhill, Vt. At some point in our lives, we encounter a person purely generous and loving, full of honesty, humility,…
Movie Review: Melissa McCarthy Shines as an Intrepid Literary Forger in ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’
Christmas has come early for fans of Melissa McCarthy. Just when we’d girded ourselves for a post-Bridesmaids/The Heat/Spy tailspin into Eddie Murphy-level ignominy, (The Happytime…
Adult English Language Learners Get Digital Education
Jacques Moninga’s favorite English language instructor is Alisha Ivelich. The Congolese native has never talked to her nor met her, but he said he’s learned…
Letter to the Editor (11/21/18)
Sister’s Keeper [Re “‘This Touched My Heart,'” October 24; “Opiates, Love and Loss,” October 24; Off Message: “‘I Cried as I Read This’: An Obit…
Kizy to Bring Fresh Juice and Healthy Fare to Montpelier
Albert Einstein said, “If you want to know the future, look at the past.” At 207 Barre Street in Montpelier, Kismet owner Crystal Maderia is…
Movie Review: Four ‘Widows’ Plan a Heist in the Windy City in Steve McQueen’s Uneven Latest
If your name is Steve McQueen and you open a $40 million movie with a car chase, you’d better not crash and burn. After all,…
‘Mister Chris and Friends,’ Slow TV for Children on Vermont PBS
The scene opens with the sun rising over the Green Mountains on a typical Vermont family farm, where brown dairy cows graze and happy pigs…
Art Review: ‘Dreams Can Come True (If It’s Not Working for You, You’re Not Doing It Right),’ BCA Center
You probably know your zodiac (sun) sign, and you may even know your rising and moon signs. You might identify strongly with one of the…
Eat This Week, November 21 to 27, 2018: Thanks for All
The Washington County Youth Service Bureau/Boys & Girls Club ushers in the season of giving with a free community Thanksgiving meal. In the Bethany Church…
Assigned Seats: Vermont Lawmakers Line Up for Leadership Roles
Assigning lawmakers to committees is kind of like drawing up a seating chart for a wedding, except instead of drinking champagne and eating layer cake,…
Soundbites: Special Thanks and a New Events Series in Warren
Greetings to you all on this fine Thanksgiving week! Whether you’re reading this column on Wednesday, the day it hits the streets, or Thursday night…
UVM Alum Creates Free Online Website for Aspiring Artists
Even established artists struggle to make ends meet in Vermont, and the starving-artist stereotype holds doubly true for many student artists. But a recent graduate…
Fenster’s JJ Weihl Talks Songwriting, Reality and VHS Filmmaking
What is real? What is imaginary? Is there any difference between the two? Well, sure, of course there is. But what we think of as…
WTF: So Many Questions About Roads, Construction and Other Motorist Issues
Consider this week’s “Whisky Tango Foxtrot” column the roads and streets review. We often answer readers’ questions about puzzling things they’ve spotted while driving —…
Album Review: Reid Parsons, ‘Reid Parsons’
(self-released, CD, digital) Burlington singer-songwriter Reid Parsons recently showcased her appreciation for pop music during a performance at ArtsRiot. Though it was technically a release…
2018 Vermont Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us, and we’re in a giving mood. It’s cold and dark outside, but spreading love among friends, family and community makes the days merry and bright. If you’re inspired to do the same, read on to find our picks for presents. Remember, shopping locally keeps your cash close to home and…
State Takeover of Senior Homes Spurs Calls for More Oversight
Barbara Deslaurier sat in the cozy library at her senior living complex last Thursday wearing a relieved expression. The 89-year-old grandmother and dozens of her…
Scarlett Letters: How Do I Get My Partner to Engage in More, and Better, Sex?
This week Scarlett answers two letters, each asking what to do when sex with your partner feels one-sided. Dear Scarlett, How do I get my…
A Vermonter Is On a Quest to Walk or Run Every Burlington Street
Dogs have barked at him. Wary homeowners have stared at him. He’s taken selfies with cats. And soon, Rob Rives will have navigated every public…
Free Will Astrology (11/21/18)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You have two ways to live your life,” writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.” In other words, you…
Cleared for Takeoff? Airstrip Proposal Rattles North Hero Residents
Six months ago, Deborah and Scott Richardson moved full time to their dream retirement home, a modest waterfront abode in North Hero. Loons and herons…
Marketplace Futures: How Burlington Aims to Reorganize ‘Downtown’
“Here’s the problem,” consultant Brad Segal said of the challenges facing Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace. “You’re at a B- and slipping. If that experience slips…
Album Review: Red Hot Juba, ‘Stir Crazy’
(Self-released, CD, digital) Back in 2008, local “cosmic Americana” outfit Red Hot Juba released their self-titled debut. Unassuming and underrated, the record served a tantalizing…
Burlington New Year’s Eve Festival ‘Highlight’ Unveils Programming
New Year’s Eve in the Queen City is alive and well. That was the message from Signal Kitchen cofounder Alex Lalli back in September when…
Woodstock’s the Daily Catch Serves Up the Sea
First, let’s praise the servers who can quickly answer the question, “What’s your specialty?” Many restaurants don’t define themselves by any one particular dish, but…
Obituary: Karen Martha Kjar, 1942-2018
Karen Martha Kjar passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, November 18, 2018. Auntie Kay, as she was known, was born on April 7, 1942, in…
Local Cocktail Experts Offer Recipes for Thanksgiving Spirits
More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is about the food: Aunt Polly’s green bean casserole, Grandpa’s famous wild rice and mushroom stuffing, Mom’s maple-glazed sweet…
Café Mamajuana Aims to Bring Dominican Cuisine to Burlington
The range of cuisines available in Burlington will expand to include Dominican food next spring, when Maria Lara-Bregatta plans to open Café Mamajuana. Lara-Bregatta, currently…
