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Local Trout Unlimited hosts film series on Atlantic salmon
On March 7, the Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a film series focused on local Atlantic salmon restoration efforts. — PLATTSBURGH | The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited has partnered with the HOOK’E Company and the Atlantic Salmon Federation to present the Scale of Change HOOK’E film series, four short movies that deal with the plight of the Atlantic salmon.
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Former ‘Mister Rogers’' icon is at peace in his neighborhood
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - At The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, Francois Clemmons stands out behind his door, with clothes fit for a king. “First of all, I’m the only black person here,” Clemmons said. The 80-year-old Super Senior embraces vibrant African attire and colorful clothing that...
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Adirondack Performing Arts Center expected to break ground in late spring
TICONDEROGA | One of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative’s (DRI) largest and most ambitious projects is mere months away from breaking ground. The transformation of the old Knights of Columbus building at 103 Montcalm Street into the new Adirondack Performing Arts Center (APAC) is expected to begin in late spring, and the project will be heading out to bid by the end of this month.
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Café Napoli to Open on Cherry Street in Burlington
Longtime Burlington barista Cole Thornton will return to pulling espresso shots downtown with the springtime opening of Café Napoli at 163 Cherry Street. Thornton worked for a decade at the Cosmic Grind at 104 Church Street before leaving in May. His business partner in the new coffee shop is Dante Seguino, who named the café for his family’s roots in Naples, Italy, and that city’s influence on espresso culture, Thornton said.
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Thai in the Alley Opens in Downtown Burlington
The restaurant nestled at the back of an alley just off the Church Street Marketplace is open once again. It’s still Thai, but a new owner and chef team have shifted the menu — and the vibe. Thai in the Alley opened on January 30 at 36 Thorsen...
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La Di Da Pizza Warms Burlington With New York-Style Pizza and Cheery Vibes
Most kids love pizza, but few remain so steadfastly devoted that they make a career out of it. Then there’s Celine Eid, the chef-owner of Burlington’s recently launched La Di Da Pizza. “I’ve always been obsessed with pizza,” Eid said. Eid, who is now in...
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Poorhouse Pies to Expand to Cambridge and Add a Café
Four years after buying Poorhouse Pies and moving it to Underhill’s main thoroughfare, Suzanne Tomlinson will add a second location in Cambridge across from Boyden Farm. The new Poorhouse, at 286 Old Route 15, will have a large production kitchen to meet demand for pie and for the business’ full-service catering arm, Tomlinson said. A counter-service café there will serve baked goods, specialty sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, and espresso, plus a selection of pies, quiches and daily doughnuts.
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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, February 11-18
The New York Times hails Venezuelan artist Nella as a vocalist “who can convey flamenco tension even in a near-whisper.” The Lane Series draws listeners to the University of Vermont Recital Hall in Burlington for a taste of the singer’s intoxicating stage presence and expressive, folkloric delivery — a sound that earned her a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2019.
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Sparks The Rescue Hits The Road This Spring
Following their 20th anniversary celebration last year at Portland’s State Theatre, rock definers Sparks The Rescue announced their return to the road with an east coast tour this spring. The shows kick off May 7 In Burlington, Vermont, at Higher Ground with stops in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Albany and more.
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Ice Palace welcomes visitors to 2026 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
For 129 years, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival has been offering up some fun for families trapped in the deep cold of the Adirondacks. Welcoming visitors each year is the massive Ice Palace, drawing people from across the country and Canada with various themes. With the festival kicking off this...
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This Middlebury establishment was praised by Tasting Table. Here's why
Prime rib done right is a treat, and one food website found a place that does prime rib just right. The food website Tasting Table created a list of the best prime rib in each state and they said that Fire & Ice in Middlebury, Vermont, has the best prime rib in the state. The restaurants on the Tasting Table list have prime rib as a menu staple or appear as a daily special as well as have accolades for their plates featuring beef or specialize in prime rib. "The best of the best were cooking prime rib perfectly every time — here's who came out on top," the website said. Fire & Ice — Middlebury, Vermont The family-run Middlebury establishment serves its prime rib with au jus, mashed potatoes, and gravy, the Fire & Ice website said. It comes in three sizes: the eight-ounce English Cut, the 13-ounce Middlebury Cut, and the 22-ounce Admiral's Cut. "Some suggest the 22-ounce Admiral's Cut for a generous taste of the prime rib that's been called the best in the area for years," Tasting Table said. "Even those who order prime rib takeout say it's just as tender and juicy as it is
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This Adirondack New York State Trail With Boardwalks And Occasional Black Bear Sightings Is An Adventure Worth Taking
New York quiet arrives gently on the Bloomingdale Bog Trail, where the ground firms underfoot and the world narrows to sound and light. Following an old railbed north of Saranac Lake, the trail settles into a steady rhythm, with boardwalks skimming wetlands and beaver ponds opening into wide, patient sky. Tamaracks lean into the breeze, birdsong carries, and the pace adjusts without instruction.
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The Best Fish And Chips In Vermont Are Hiding Inside This No-Nonsense Restaurant
Behind the iconic red doors of a historic firehouse in downtown Barre, Vermont, Ladder 1 Grill is serving up fish and chips so perfectly executed, you’ll wonder if the Atlantic Ocean somehow relocated itself to central Vermont when nobody was looking. This isn’t just good fish and chips –...