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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 10h
The Winooski Valley Park District purchased the 2.7-acre waterfront parcel for $960,000 and plans to eventually open it up for recreation. For now, though, it’s closed to the public.
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Charlie's Boathouse Property to Be Conserved, Turned Into Park | Seven Days
The Winooski Valley Park District will take control of the property, which sits between Lake Champlain and the Burlington bike path.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 11h
Movie Review: In Lance Oppenheim's 'Primetime,' Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, host of the hit reality show ‘To Catch a Predator,’ who builds a career on confronting criminals with theatrical flair. www.sevendaysvt.com/on-screen/mo...
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Movie Review: Lance Oppenheim’s Fact-Based Drama ‘Primetime’
Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen, host of the hit reality show ‘To Catch a Predator,’ who builds a career on confronting criminals with theatrical flair.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 14h
Vermont has an abundance of eateries that work closely with farmers. But under chef Mike Borraccio, Pomfret’s only restaurant is something special. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Cloudland Takes Farm-to-Table Dining to New Heights | Seven Days
Vermont has an abundance of eateries that work closely with farmers. But under chef Mike Borraccio, Pomfret’s only restaurant is something special.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 15h
The exhibition offers art and artifacts that chronicle two centuries of Vermonters’ changing attitudes toward sex, money, alcohol and drugs. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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‘Vermont Vice’ in Bennington Tells the Lurid Story of the State | Seven Days
The exhibition offers art and artifacts that chronicle two centuries of Vermonters’ changing attitudes toward sex, money, alcohol and drugs.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 17h
In his new book, 'The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving', the Bolton naturalist documents one year of stewardship in the woods he calls home. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Book Spotlight: ‘The Forest Year,’ Ethan Tapper | Seven Days
In his new book, 'The Forest Year: Finding Hope in a World Worth Saving', the Bolton naturalist documents one year of stewardship in the woods he calls home.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year’s governor’s race is the most competitive since Scott first ran for governor a decade ago.
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Janoo Outraised Gov. Scott in September, Disclosures Show | Seven Days
The filings lend credence to recent polling that suggests this year's governor's race is the most competitive in a decade.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In Vermont restaurant news, a Burlington biz builds cross-border relations at ‘Michelin’ Green Star Espace Old Mill, while a Bristol staple seeks new owners. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Crumbs: Frankie’s Pops Up in QC; Bobcat for Sale in Bristol | Seven Days
In Vermont restaurant news, a Burlington biz builds cross-border relations at ‘Michelin’ Green Star Espace Old Mill, while a Bristol staple seeks new owners.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Seven Days set out to answer the eternal question: What makes a dive bar ... a dive bar? From Barton to Rutland, here’s what we figured out. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Vermont Dive Bar Guide | Seven Days
Seven Days set out to answer the eternal question: What makes a dive bar ... a dive bar? From Barton to Rutland, here’s what we figured out.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The pint-size drill instructor led 17 people through push-ups, lunges, planks, crunches, curls and dips.
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Locked Out of the YMCA, a Teacher Holds Class Outdoors | Seven Days
The building’s lockdown mode was activated, so no one could enter the Burlington gym on Saturday morning. But instructor Wendy Ross-Atwood has cleared much bigger hurdles.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Regardless of who won what, I hope each of these kids takes away the same lesson Chris Dupont did: 'I’m going to be a good citizen when I grow up,' he wrote."
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The Good Citizen Challenge Sparks an Interest in Civics
Kids across Vermont learned about their communities and pitched in to help others through the Good Citizen Challenge this summer.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
State officials and community organizers are mobilizing to help Vermonters understand the new system and whether they qualify for the insurance.
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Medicaid Changes Are Set to Kick In for Vermonters | Seven Days
New eligibility rules will affect thousands of residents — and could add strain to the state’s already stressed health care system.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Our residents, business owners, their employees and property owners, have let us know, loudly and clearly, that time has run out," the letter reads.
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Church Street Businesses Sound the Alarm Directly to Gov. Scott   | Seven Days
Business owners hope their direct appeal — through an economic lens — will get a response from Gov. Phil Scott.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In Vermont music news: Matt Hagen drops his murder-ballad opus, Oteil Burbridge and LaMP team up for Make-A-Wish, and Big Heavy World finds a home. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicn...
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Soundbites: Sinister Sounds and Silver Linings | Seven Days
In Vermont music news: Matt Hagen drops his murder-ballad opus, Oteil Burbridge and LaMP team up for Make-A-Wish, and Big Heavy World finds a home.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Got lunch plans? A new fast-casual spot for rice bowls and wraps opens today in the former home of Magic Chopsticks. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/b...
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Bowl & Roll Opens in Burlington | Seven Days
The new fast-casual spot at 200 St. Paul Street combines global flavors into customizable bowls and wraps with a focus on South Asian ingredients.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The charges mark a significant escalation in the government’s response to protests at the facility, which houses an intelligence center for ICE.
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Feds Charge Protesters for Blocking Williston ICE Facility  | Seven Days
The charges stem from three protests at the White Cap Business Park in February, May and July.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There’s a new issue of Seven Days! On the cover: An Unscientific Guide to Some of Vermont’s Most Beloved Dive Bars Grab it where you get Seven Days or read it online! www.sevendaysvt.com/collections/... 📸 Luke Awtry, Designed by Diane Sullivan
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Upper Valley is home to a growing community of comics and zine artists, 35 of whom will exhibit their work at the festival on October 2. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Plot TWIST: White River Junction Hosts Comics and Zine Fest | Seven Days
The Upper Valley is home to a growing community of comics and zine artists, 35 of whom will exhibit their work at the festival on October 2.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Justin Wright and Scott Pellegrini are starting small for their daytime-and-dinner spot in the historic Kennedy Brothers building. It’s been a long time coming. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Cafe Modo Comes to Vergennes With Bagels and Pizza | Seven Days
Justin Wright and Scott Pellegrini are starting small for their daytime-and-dinner spot in the historic Kennedy Brothers building. It’s been a long time coming.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Michael Henry left under a cloud. He'd been the subject of at least five internal investigations, and his conduct at crime scenes had reportedly harmed efforts to prosecute at least two high-profile cases, including a murder.
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Burlington Lieutenant Was Under Investigation When He Resigned | Seven Days
Michael Henry was the subject of at least five internal investigations, including into his overtime pay and conduct on the job.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“It was a challenging, long decision to make," owner Caroline Corrente said, "but we really feel it’s going to be what’s best for Haymaker in the long run.” www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Haymaker Bun to Close Burlington Café, Focus on Nationwide Wholesale | Seven Days
The bakery and café in the Soda Plant will become a production bakery for Haymaker's frozen four-packs of buns, which are now able to be shipped across the U.S. via Ferrisburgh's Dakin Farm.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Explore our picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including preeminent humorist David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, Sep. 30-Oct. 7 | Seven Days
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including preeminent humorist David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre in Rutland.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Return of ‘Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats’: What does a 1983 humor book have to say about Vermont now? We explore this, plus a Vermonter’s HBO doc and the end of ‘Vermont Almanac,’ in our new arts and culture column. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Culturally Relevant: The Return of ‘Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats’ | Seven Days
The Return of ‘Real Vermonters Don’t Milk Goats’ What does a 1983 humor book have to say about Vermont now? We explore this, plus a Vermonter’s HBO doc and the end of ‘Vermont Almanac.’
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Two recent polls show that Scott, who is often cited as one of the most popular governors in the nation, finds himself in his tightest campaign since he was first elected in 2016.
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Gov. Scott Leads Janoo by 10 Points in New Poll | Seven Days
The new Vermont poll diverges from one released last week that showed Amanda Janoo leading incumbent Phil Scott.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Lorca in Vermont” by Patricia Billingsley explores the Spanish poet’s secret relationship with a Hardwick man nearly a century ago. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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New Book Reveals Federico García Lorca’s Vermont Connection | Seven Days
“Lorca in Vermont” by Patricia Billingsley explores the Spanish poet’s secret relationship with a Hardwick man nearly a century ago.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
In this week's Ask the Reverend advice column: Must you shower an expecting loved one in gifts if you’ve already done that once? Here’s the etiquette on baby “sprinkles,” “sip and sees,” and smaller celebrations. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Am I Obligated to Throw a Shower for My BFF’s Second Baby?
Must you shower a loved one in gifts if you’ve already done that once? Here’s the etiquette on baby “sprinkles,” “sip and sees,” and smaller celebrations.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Album Review: The new Burlington trio mixes up a ferocious blend of post-punk ingredients on its promising debut record, which is remarkably fully formed. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/albums...
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Album Review: Goodnight Nobody, ‘s/t’ | Seven Days
The new Burlington trio mixes up a ferocious blend of post-punk ingredients on its promising debut record, which is remarkably fully formed.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
In his new nonfiction book, the National Book Award winner explores the strange history of how Saint Nicholas became Santa Claus, getting his bones stolen along the way. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Book Spotlight: ‘Stealing Saint Nick,’ M.T. Anderson | Seven Days
The National Book Award winner explores the strange history of how Saint Nicholas became Santa Claus, getting his bones stolen along the way.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The annual contemporary art show at historic Kents Corner is a Vermont institution. But as its founders eye retirement, how long it can continue is unclear. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Art at the Kent in Calais Faces an Uncertain Future | Seven Days
The annual contemporary art show at historic Kents Corner is a Vermont institution. But as its founders eye retirement, how long it can continue is unclear.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Deborah Barkun, who will oversee the opening of the college’s Marna O. Davis Museum in 2029, talks about museums, liberal arts and the power of both. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Seven Questions for Middlebury Museum of Art’s New Director
Deborah Barkun, who will oversee the opening of the college’s Marna O. Davis Museum in 2029, talks about museums, liberal arts and the power of both.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Movie Review: 'Resident Evil' is a devilishly effective thrill ride, and for many viewers, that will be more than enough. www.sevendaysvt.com/on-screen/mo...
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Movie Review: Zach Cregger’s Take on ‘Resident Evil’
In the eighth movie based on the Capcom video game franchise, the ‘Weapons’ director tells the story of a hapless Gen Z courier just trying to survive.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In Peruvian company Teatro La Plaza’s ‘Hamlet,’ coming to the Hopkins Center in Hanover, N.H., eight actors use Shakespeare’s famous play to tell their own stories. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Actors With Down Syndrome Present a New Version of ‘Hamlet’ | Seven Days
In Peruvian company Teatro La Plaza’s ‘Hamlet,’ coming to the Hopkins Center, eight actors use Shakespeare’s famous play to tell their own stories.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The results earned a sharp rebuke from Gov. Phil Scott’s campaign manager, Dustin Degree, who called the poll a misleading “outlier” that was akin to “statistical malpractice.”
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New Poll Shows Janoo With Narrow Lead Over Incumbent Gov. Scott | Seven Days
Amanda Janoo has made headway in her race against Phil Scott. But the five-term governor's campaign bashed the result as "misleading."
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
At the University of Vermont art professor’s pop-up exhibition at BCA Center in Burlington, participants get queer coifs and engage in positive acts of failing to conform. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Fail Better: Ace Lehner Brings Queer Failure to the Barbershop | Seven Days
At the University of Vermont art professor’s BCA Center pop-up exhibition, participants get queer coifs and engage in positive acts of failing to conform.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Seasoned pros Tiffany Caldwell and Rachael Brown craft and serve an unfussy but carefully considered breakfast-through-dinner menu — plus wine and ice cream. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/r...
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First Bite: The Bidwell Extends an All-Day Waterbury Welcome | Seven Days
Seasoned pros Tiffany Caldwell and Rachael Brown craft and serve an unfussy but carefully considered breakfast-through-dinner menu — plus wine and ice cream.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Vermont writer’s latest novel, ‘Hear the Dead,’ is a supernatural mystery set in the New York City punk-rock scene of the early 1980s. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicf...
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Ann Dávila Cardinal Presses Play on a Punk-Rock Murder Mystery | Seven Days
The Vermont writer’s latest novel, ‘Hear the Dead,’ is a supernatural mystery set in the New York City punk-rock scene of the early 1980s.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Readers may not realize how lucky we are to have Alice Dodge directing the visual art coverage in Seven Days. From the statewide list of exhibitions, which she compiles, Alice decides who and what we write about every week in the art section."
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Paula Routly: Why Visual Arts Criticism Matters
A visual arts writer aims to help readers understand what they’re looking at. Seven Days is lucky to have award-winning journalist Alice Dodge doing just that.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The company honored 48-year-old Desmond Tse of Edmonton for smashing the previous record of 55 days, held by an outdoor gear podcaster.
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A Darn Nasty Record: Man Wears Socks for 101 Days Straight | Seven Days
Desmond Tse set his sights on the record for wearing socks without washing them. The Canadian man’s determination led to this dubious honor.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The arrests have shone a light on the changing demographics of Vermont’s roofing industry, which is the latest sector to turn to migrant workers amid a labor shortage.
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ICE Surge Is Targeting Vermont’s Roofing and Construction Workers | Seven Days
Recent targets of ICE have not been criminals, but laborers in construction and roofing.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Twelve of the protesters, ranging in age from 20 to 74, pleaded not guilty on Thursday morning to misdemeanor charges of unlawful protest. An 18-year-old’s case was referred to juvenile court.
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Attorney General Under Fire for Charging ICE Protesters | Seven Days
Charity Clark's office is prosecuting the protesters for unlawful trespassing. Fellow Democrats disagree with the decision.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The multipurpose kitchen and event space from the founders of Savouré soda and Nomadic Chef Catering was a community gathering place and small-biz incubator. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...
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Tandem Closes After 11.5 Years on Bristol’s Main Street | Seven Days
The multipurpose kitchen and event space from the founders of Savouré soda and Nomadic Chef Catering was a community gathering place and small-biz incubator.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The latest documentary by Barnet filmmaker Bess O’Brien is her love letter to Vermont and the people who forge connections, build resilience and bring joy. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Vermont Film: Bess O’Brien’s ‘Every Day: Big and Small’ | Seven Days
The latest documentary by Barnet filmmaker Bess O’Brien is her love letter to Vermont and the people who forge connections, build resilience and bring joy.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In Vermont music news: DJ Taka lands at Standing Stone Wines; Plattsburgh welcomes saxophonist Vanessa Collier; Moira Smiley collabs with the Rasa String Quartet. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicn...
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The Show Must Go On for Vermont’s DJ Taka
In Vermont music news: DJ Taka lands at Standing Stone Wines; Plattsburgh welcomes saxophonist Vanessa Collier; Moira Smiley collabs with the Rasa String Quartet.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The group has sought, through events such as one at last week's Tunbridge World's Fair, to make sure political candidates know it’s a force to be reckoned with in state politics.
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Is Rural Vermont Rising or Falling Short? | Seven Days
The grassroots group stoked rural anger over property rights. Now it’s trying to turn that into a powerful voice in Montpelier.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
There’s a new issue of Seven Days! On the cover: Art at the Kent in Calais Faces an Uncertain Future Grab it where you get Seven Days or read it online! buff.ly/YRJHy9H 📸 Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A 1,730.5-pound pumpkin was the largest at Sam Mazza’s on Saturday. But growers also brought a state-record sunflower and the heaviest tomatoes in the world. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/a...
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Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Check Their Work at the Annual Weigh-Off | Seven Days
1,730.5-pound pumpkin was the largest at Sam Mazza’s on Saturday. But growers also brought a state-record sunflower and the heaviest tomatoes in the world.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In this week's Magnificent 7: Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including two appearances by Canadian folk rocker Lynne Hanson. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, September 23-30 | Seven Days
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including two appearances by Canadian folk rocker Lynne Hanson.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In a quirk of federal regulations, the Vermont Agency of Transportation is required to advertise historic bridges for free before moving forward with demolition.
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Historic Burlington-Winooski Bridge Posted on Craigslist — for Free | Seven Days
Yes, we're serious.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Jennifer Deck Samuelson's resignation, after four years as chair, comes at a particularly busy time for the board amid the state’s push for an education transformation plan.
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State Board of Education Chair Resigns Abruptly | Seven Days
Vice chair Tammy Kolbe will serve as the acting chair and an election will be held next month to pick a new leader.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
“Moose’s long-standing pattern of aggression and reactivity presents an ongoing public safety risk that will not be abated until he is humanely euthanized,” the order said.
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Burlington Orders Euthanasia for Former Prosecutor's Problem Dog  | Seven Days
Moose has bitten several people in the last few years. His owner, Diane Wheeler, has repeatedly disobeyed orders from the city's Animal Control Committee.
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Seven Days @sevendaysvt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Studio Place Arts in Barre presents a series of delicate watercolors by recent artist-in-residence Mackenzie Kovaka, who is making a book to help kids learn about woodshop tools. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
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Tool Time: Mackenzie Kovaka DIYs Watercolors in Barre | Seven Days
Studio Place Arts presents a series of delicate watercolors by the recent artist-in-residence, who is making a book to help kids learn about woodshop tools
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