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Montgomery residents hang banner for hometown hero and Olympian Elle St. Pierre
MONTGOMERY, Vt. — The love for Vermont native and Olympian Elle St. Pierre just keeps pouring in after her stellar performance at the recent Olympic Track & Field Trials. St. Pierre's performance in Eugene, Oregon was historic, and ended with St. Pierre taking first place in the women's 5,000 meter with a record time in the trials, along with a sub-four-minute time in the 1,500 meters.
Frankie's moves into Penny Cluse space with in-season dinner menu, creative cocktails
The space is so familiar to Burlington diners – Penny Cluse Café occupied the homey spot at 169 Cherry St. for a quarter-century – yet the food and the vibe provided by the new occupant, Frankie’s, are a fair bit different from the restaurant’s popular predecessor. Frankie’s, which opened in mid-April, is owned by chef Jordan Ware and general manager Cindi Kozak, veterans of local dining establishments including the celebrated Vermont restaurant Hen of the Wood. Unlike...
Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed
A new community group filed for temporary injunction Wednesday morning, asking a court to halt the sale of the school. Meanwhile, some students have struggled to resume their education. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed.
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame
From climate change to shifting consumer preferences and markets, Vermont’s agriculture industry has faced obstacles and opportunities over the years. Starksboro resident Ellen Kahler has spent nearly two decades collaborating with other Vermonters to address those challenges and strengthen the state’s food system. We’re glad you’re interested in...
2nd annual masonic Car Show set for July 13
The Masonic Seneca Lodge #40 is hosting its second annual Masonic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The event will take place at Bombardier Municipal Park in Milton, located at 34 Park Place. Registration will be open that day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with an entry fee of $20 per car.
School board OKs new playground, reviews other facility repair needs
WILMINGTON- Next year’s Twin Valley Elementary School students will have a place to play, thanks to funding provided by the Twin Valley School District at their Wednesday, June 26 meeting, and 1% funding approved by the Wilmington Selectboard at a special meeting on Thursday, June 27. Support local journalism....
Essex Junction announces renovation plan for offices at 2 Lincoln Street
ESSEX JUNCTION — The City of Essex Junction is excited to announce the start of the renovation project of the City offices at 2 Lincoln Street. This fall, the City will commence a comprehensive renovation project focusing on interior modifications of the City offices. The renovation project aims to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the City offices by establishing a formal entryway, creating a layout that accommodates the City office team, and installing an elevator to serve the basement, first, and second floors.
Choppy waters could make fireworks viewing challenging for boaters
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - In addition to the thousands of folks viewing Burlington’s fireworks display Wednesday night, many boaters are getting in place for front-row seats to the big show. Burlington officials are warning mariners to be careful in the windy conditions. It’s not a bad day to fly...
Manhattan Pizza & Pub could be closing its doors soon, according to a viral social media post
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A popular restaurant in downtown Burlington could be closing its doors soon. A social media post has been circulating this week stating that since Manhattan Pizza & Pub had new ownership take over, the business has been failing. Since 1993, Manhattan Pizza & Pub has been...
REVIEW: ‘Beauty Queen of Leenane’ stuns at Dorset Theatre Festival
It was a rainy drive up through the woods of Dorset Saturday afternoon to take in the Martin McDonagh minor modern classic “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” on Saturday afternoon. We had just made it to our seat when thunder clapped from the sound system (designed by Fitz Patton) and the sound and presence of rain dripping could be heard and seen outside the glorious ramshackle, claustrophobic set by Christopher and Justin Swader, lighting design by Mary Ellen Stebbins. Excellent work is also done by costume designer Fabian Fidel Aguilar.
Rescue founders saw community need
WILMINGTON - Deerfield Valley Rescue is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The organization, which many locals simply refer to as “Rescue” was founded in 1974. The nonprofit organization provides “prehospital emergency medical care” to residents in the towns of Wilmington, Dover, Searsburg, Somerset, Whitingham, Halifax, and parts of Marlboro and Stratton. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Festival on the Green is coming up
Middlebury’s Festival on the Green begins this coming Sunday, July 7. The perennial weeklong event, run entirely by volunteers, this year will bring 14 different performing groups to the tent on the town green, offering up a wide variety of musical genres and styles, as well of something for the kids at the noontime Brown Bag lunch performances.
Aug. 1 | StoryCorps in Vermont Listening Party
Where: The Stone Church - 210 Main Street | Brattleboro, VT 05301. When: Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. After StoryCorps' nearly month-long residency in Vermont we invite you to gather with your community and hear some of the stories that your fellow Vermonters have shared. You might laugh, you might cry, but you will definitely learn more about your friends and neighbors in the Green Mountain State.
Concerns about Short Term Rental ordinance linger
At its June 24 meeting, the Warren Planning Commission continued to hear feedback on a draft version of an ordinance that would require Short Term Rental (STR) owners to register with the town and comply with a series of safety standards. ----------------------------------- A handful of STR owners told commissioners that...
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