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Braintree, VT · Lifestyle

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These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027

Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season?

New Hampshire · 12d

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Vermont Pub & Brewery decries thefts ahead of closure

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Pub & Brewery is asking people to stop stealing items from the soon-to-close downtown Burlington restaurant. The pub posted on social media Thursday, saying several guests climbed on top of the bar over the weekend and took items off the walls. “This has been the...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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182 Abigail Serra – Venison for Vermonters

What starts as a conversation about being a Vermont game warden quickly evolves into a fascinating deep dive into venison donation programs, wildlife necropsies, butchering skills, bear fat, roadkill recovery, and the detective work behind wildlife law enforcement. Vermont Game Warden Abigail Serra shares how she turns roadkill and illegally taken wildlife into meals for families in need while also using her butchering expertise to solve wildlife crimes.

Vermont · 1d

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Traveling from coast to coast: Students from Western states choose Vermont

Roughly half of UVM’s class of 2028 students come from outside New England. The incoming class represents approximately 47 states and 28 countries.Different U.S. regions have perceptions of New England and Vermont culture; four students who moved to Burlington from Western states explored how their perceptions of Vermont and New England were affirmed and challenged by attending UVM.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Tunbridge Super Senior’s hornet nest collection keeps growing

TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Tunbridge Super Senior has spent more than 20 years collecting hornets’ nests, and he’s still on the hunt for more. When you live in Tunbridge all your life, it’s fair to say you know every back road in town. “This right here...

Tunbridge, VT · 1d

Animal of Things

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Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Feral pig hunting in Vermont looks nothing like it does in Texas or Georgia. There is no hog season, no bag limit, and no established population to chase, and the state treats every confirmed pig as a problem to remove quickly. That does not mean the topic is simple. Vermont law defines feral swine in … This article, Feral Pig Hunting in Vermont: What the Law Allows and What to Do Instead , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Louisiana: What Is Banned, Who Is Exempt, and What Penalties Apply • November 2–28: Maine’s 2026 Firearms Deer Season and Every Other Date • 108 Days of Deer Reduction Zone Hunting in Indiana, Plus Every 2026-27 Season Date

Vermont · 3d

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Lafayette City Council rejects proposed new downtown AI bar

The Lafayette Council met late into the night on Tuesday, and in the end, members voted down a new high-tech bar in downtown Lafayette. The decision came down amid concerns about safety in the downtown area. The owner had planned to use artificial intelligence bartenders to staff the club.

Burlington, VT · 2d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Essex Junction brunch restaurant closing: ‘a creek without a paddle’

A brunch cafe in Essex Junction that has been a standby since 2014 is closing permanently.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Logger DeWees applauds Prius drivers for relieving constipated moose

GREENSBORO – Local legend Rusty DeWees brought his authentically Vermont and rather spicy comedy-meets-music act “The Logger and the Fiddler” to the Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) on Saturday, Nov. 7. Wearing a trucker baseball cap and well-worn, rugged work boots, DeWees performed his signature character...

Greensboro, VT · 2d

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Grace Potter kicks off 2027 tour in Vermont

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - After finishing 2026 with tour dates from California to New York, Vermont musician Grace Potter will kick off her 2027 North American tour in the Green Mountains. Grace Potter and the Trespassers will begin the new year at Rutland’s Paramount Theater on Jan. 14. This...

Rutland, VT · 2d

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ECHO Center sturgeon gets ultrasound after trouble eating

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The ECHO Leahy Center and a local emergency vet performed their first-ever ultrasound on a sturgeon after the endangered fish stopped eating normally. ECHO’s three sturgeon live in a massive 15,000-gallon tank. When one of the 19-year-old prehistoric-looking behemoths wasn’t eating normally, it caught an animal care’s eye.

Burlington, VT · 22h

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Social Dances Offer Fun, Connection and an Antidote to Winter Isolation

Before Jack Daly of Burlington showed up at his first social dance in 2016, the only dancing he’d done besides “jumping up and down at rock concerts” involved a single frustrating salsa class with a very stern teacher. But in the dark winter months after the breakup of his marriage, the then-64-year-old’s spirits were low. He hadn’t gotten out of the house in a while. When he heard about a pop-up dance event just around the corner on Pine Street, he checked it out.

Burlington, VT · 2d

Animal of Things

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Cane Corso Laws in Vermont: Bans, Bite Liability, Insurance, and Housing Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Vermont are friendlier than most owners expect: the state does not ban the breed, and it has a rule that limits what towns can do about specific breeds. That does not mean you can stop reading the rules, though. Bite liability, town leash ordinances, insurance underwriting, and landlord policies can each … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Vermont: Bans, Bite Liability, Insurance, and Housing Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Trust Laws in South Carolina: How to Protect Your Pet’s Future • Pet Liability at Holiday Gatherings in South Carolina: Who Pays When a Guest Gets Hurt • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Minnesota: Who Is Responsible When a Pet Is Poisoned

Vermont · 1d

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Montpelier Is the Only State Capital Without a McDonald’s. Here’s What a Day There Looks Like Instead

There are no golden arches in Vermont’s capital, and residents like it that way. A...

Montpelier, VT · 23h

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Winooski residents raise concerns over horse-and-carriage plans

Winooski's newly-opened Sugar House Hotel wants to offer horse rides around the meadow in the Casavant Nature Area. But a lot of residents aren't on board.

Winooski, VT · 2d

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Jenna’s Café in Johnson Relaunches Under Recovery Nonprofit

The daytime café at 38 Main Street in Johnson, formerly known as Jenna’s Coffee House, has relaunched as Jenna’s Café with scratch-made baked goods and a weekly “Grandma’s dinner” comfort-food special. The café is one of three enterprises in town that provide work experience to participants in the nonprofit Jenna’s Promise, a comprehensive substance-use disorder recovery program. The others are JP’s Promising Goods, a retailer of overstock products and appliances, and coffee roastery Jenna’s Promise Roasting.

Hyde Park, VT · 3d

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5 College Towns Worth the Trip on a Campus Tour Road Trip

Campus tours have a reputation for being a box to tick: a parking lot, an info session, a guide walking backward across the quad. Planned well, though, they can be one of the best road trips you’ll take as a family. College towns pack great food, walkable downtowns and easy access to the outdoors into a small area. Touring them is also a rare chance to spend a few days with your teen before life gets busy.

Burlington, VT · 1d

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Stuck in Vermont: The First Musical at the New Burlington High School

The past six years were bumpy ones for the students and staff of Burlington High School. In 2020, the pandemic shifted students to remote learning. Later that fall, the New North End campus closed due to PCB contamination, and BHS moved into a former Macy’s department store downtown. The...

Burlington, VT · 1d

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A new chapter begins for the owners of Southern Pie Cafe

CHESTER, Vt. – The Southern Pie Cafe has become a favorite stop for visitors traveling to the charming Town of Chester and an annual tradition for many of the area’s seasonal residents. For locals, the cafe is where they go each morning for coffee, a muffin, or one of Southern Pie’s famous “Breakfast Sammys.”

Chester, VT · 22h