

Cover Story
Suresh Garimella Has Helped UVM Emerge Stronger From the Pandemic. But Who Is He, Anyway?
One of the more obscure perks of being president of the University of Vermont is getting to name a steed at the school’s horse farm…
Demolition of Old Burlington High School Will Start in January
Demolition of the old Burlington High School and the abatement of toxic chemicals in its building materials and soil is slated to begin next month,…
Obituary: Kenneth Raymond Sanders, 1964-2022
Family mourns beloved friend, father, sibling and parent
In Memoriam: Eugene F. Morrissey, 1927-2019
In loving memory of Eugene F. Morrissey, 11/5/1927-12/7/2019…
Obituary: Patrick Tyler Metro, 1985-2022
Peer counselor was loved and respected by his coworkers and those who received his care
Obituary: Daniel McDonald, 1947-2022
Former veteran and devoted father had extensive knowledge of Vermont’s flora and fauna
Obituary: Bruce F. Seifer, 1951-2022
Longtime Burlington economic developer dedicated himself to friends, family, the arts and the city itself
Obituary: Peter Nattress, 1952-2022
Former Vermonter loved sports, coached local basketball teams, and rescued English bulldogs
Obituary: Colette Ghyslene Lemaire Richards, 1938-2022
South Burlington woman always made people feel welcome and often gave of herself to help others
Obituary: James McNamara, 1927-2022
Public-spirited native Vermonter held numerous elected and appointed positions
Obituary: Stephen Chant, 1954-2022
U.S. Navy veteran was a family man, booklover, artist and explorer
A Soccer Fan Tries to Enjoy a World Cup With Blood on Its Hands
As my girlfriend and I walked into Vivid Coffee in Burlington last Friday, a familiar sort of anxiety crept up on me. It’s a mix…
Axel Stohlberg’s Exhibition of Collage and Sculpture Examines Ideas of Home
Axel Stohlberg’s latest exhibition, at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery in Montpelier, is titled “House.” The single word conveys as reductively as possible what his…
Renate Aller’s Photographs Describe Stillness and Transition on Earth
To be surrounded by Renate Aller’s photographs is to feel humbled. Never mind their immense proportions — most are more than seven feet wide —…
Town of Richmond Development Review Board Agenda December 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82607801509?pwd=TnJlSHNScUI0NjZMTjEvbmhSN0FVdz09 Meeting ID: 826 0780 1509 Passcode: 241149 Call-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Application materials may be viewed at…
Soundbites: New Holiday Songs From James Kochalka Superstar, Mister Burns Hits the Road
On a mild day last week, as I walked the dog around the Old North End of Burlington, I had a frankly shocking thought. Enough…
New Programs Aim to Change Vermont’s Dismal BIPOC Homeownership Rates
Locked Out Series, Part 11
Wren Kitz, ‘Natural History vol. 1’
(Another Earth, cassette, digital) It was pouring rain the day I met Wren Kitz. As I interviewed the artist, whose work at the time focused…
Old Moon, ‘Under All Skies’
(Self-released, cassette, digital) Picture yourself driving down the open road with the windows down on a brisk August morning in the early 2000s. The sun…
Letters to the Editor (11/30/22)
‘Fascinating Account’ Ken Picard’s piece on Vermont’s freight railroads [“Working on the Railroad,” November 16] was just what one wants from local reporting: a fascinating…
Luca Guadagnino Spatters a Brooding Coming of Age With Blood in the Cannibal Romance ‘Bones and All’
Just in time for Thanksgiving, acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, I Am Love) has brought us a touching story about another…
Now Playing in Theaters:November 30-December 6
In addition to Good Night Oppy, 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.
Free Will Astrology (11/30/22)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian comedian Margaret Cho dealt with floods of ignorant criticism while growing up. She testifies, “Being called ugly and fat and…
Book Review: ‘The New Power Elite,’ Heather Gautney
Fordham University associate sociology professor and Vermonter Heather Gautney successfully exposes the excesses of capitalism in her harsh, well-researched takedown The New Power Elite. Her…
Good Trade Makers Market Aims to Connect Independent Vendors With Customers — and One Another
This year, Chittenden County has no shortage of holiday markets, where shoppers can buy directly from artists, craftspeople and other makers. But a new market…
The New Director of Two Burlington Choirs Is a Heavy Hitter in the World of Early Music
At a recent rehearsal of the Vermont Choral Union at the College Street Congregational Church in Burlington, 39 amateur singers gave their best rendition of…
From the Publisher: Right Track
Last week I did something I’d eagerly envisioned since it became possible several months ago: packed a suitcase, rolled it down Burlington’s Depot Street to…
COVID Long-Haulers Struggle With Debilitating Symptoms, Few Treatment Options
When Adele Stafford, a long-distance runner, caught COVID-19 in June, the virus attacked her lungs with a ferocity greater than any marathon ever has. The…
Am I Just a Friend With Benefits?
Dear Reverend, I’ve been seeing a guy for most of this year, and we’ve gone on a lot of what I consider dates — out…
Quechee-Based Global Village Foods Brings Authentic African Cuisine to New England Universities
When Damaris and Mel Hall started selling samosas at Vermont street festivals in 1993, they made 30 at a time. Damaris, a trained chef from…
Budget-Friendly DIY Gift Ideas for Cocktail Fans
If you feel shaken by the idea of spending a lot on holiday gifts and you’re stirred by the prospect of making stuff from scratch,…
Schmetterling Wine Shop to Host Vermont Wine Fair in Bristol
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Middlebury’s Schmetterling Wine Shop fluttered with customers in search of perfect holiday pours. Shop owners Erika Dunyak and Danielle Pattavina…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, November 30-December 6
The days are getting shorter, but there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including an art deco refresh of Shakespeare’s much-loved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing.
‘Braver Angels’ in Vermont Want to Change Political Discourse
Braver Angels, a national nonprofit that seeks to unite conservatives and progressives, has a new Vermont organizer and is holding a series of workshops as…
Revolution Kitchen in Burlington Sold to New Owners
Updated November 28, 3 p.m. Burlington’s vegetarian restaurant baton has been passed. On Thanksgiving eve, chefs and co-owners Debra and Peter Maisel sold Revolution Kitchen…






