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Thousands gather at the Burlington waterfront for the state's largest fireworks show
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Thousands of people gathered at the Burlington waterfront for the state's largest fireworks show to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Beforehand, there were a lot of festivities taking place. Live music filled the waterfront, with the band The Full Cleveland hitting the main stage. There...
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...
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...
Former Vermont basketball star lands spot in NBA
T.J. Sorrentine is headed to the National Basketball Association. The former Vermont basketball star famously known for that shot from the parking lot in the 2005 NCAA Tournament has accepted a gig on the Washington Wizards bench, the Providence Journal reported on Wednesday. Sorrentine, who spent 16 seasons at Brown,...
World-Class Stoneworking Tools for Generations to Come
Trow & Holden: Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, Vermont and New England. by Small Business Administration For more than 130 years, Trow & Holden has been crafting fine stoneworking tools in its iconic red brick building on the banks of the Winooski River in Barre. At the heart of this historic building site and business is the Akley family, whose legacy is evident in every aspect of the business. It is this legacy that earned Trow & Holden the distinction of being named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year for Vermont and New England.
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.
As Vermont homelessness rises, US Supreme Court ruling gives towns more authority to punish camping
Experts anticipate the ruling will influence homelessness policy nationwide, including in Vermont, where cities and towns are bracing for more people to lose their shelter over the next few months. Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont homelessness rises, US Supreme Court ruling gives towns more authority to punish camping.
Leland Gazo runs for Vermont House promoting affordability, low taxes, law and order
COLCHESTER — Lifelong Colchester resident Leland Gazo is running as a Republican for Vermont House in the Chittenden-19 district this election season. Two seats are available to three candidates running for office. Gazo is joined in pursuit of the seats by Democrats Wendy Critchlow and Rep. Sarita Austin, the latter of whom is an incumbent running for re-election. Stay tuned next week for a profile on Austin.
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