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Essex, VT · Lifestyle

MyChamplainValley.com

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South Burlington pet store closing permanently

The Pet Advantage on Dorset Street in South Burlington announced Friday that they will close for good this winter.

South Burlington, VT · 3d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Swanton House of Pizza closing after more than 50 years

A Swanton pizza restaurant with a history going back decades is closing permanently.

Swanton, VT · 5h

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10 Charming Candy Shops In Vermont With Fudge You’ll Be Thinking About For Days

So, you like fudge. Cool. One shop on this list keeps a chocolate teddy bear that’s billed as the largest in the world. Well, that’s one way to raise the stakes. Another spot sells fudge out of a barn built for sheep in 1842. A third has been stirring sweets in the same building since at least 1859.

Vermont · 1d

Animal of Things

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Does Vermont Rifle Season Allow Antlerless Deer in 2026?

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rifle deer season 2026 in Vermont opens Saturday, November 14, and the biggest change in years is that you can now take a doe with a rifle during it. For decades, the November rifle season was a bucks-only affair. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board approved the rifle doe rule on a 7-5 vote, and … This article, Does Vermont Rifle Season Allow Antlerless Deer in 2026? , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Feral Pig Hunting in New Hampshire: Permission, Licenses, and Legal Rules • Can You Hunt Bears Over Bait in Idaho? What Idaho Law Requires • Do You Need a Draw License for Deer Hunting in South Dakota?

Vermont · 3d

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Family of raccoons visits Winooski patio

WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) -Check this out. Look who moved into Lorraine’s house. A Winooski resident captured this video of a raccoon family making themselves right at home on her back deck. Mama raccoon and her five babies found the perfect spot to kick back for a bit of rest...

Winooski, VT · 3d

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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, November 11-18

Lyric Theatre prepares audiences for the most wonderful time. of the year with its production of Elf the Musical at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. Based on the early-2000s blockbuster starring Will Ferrell, this rollicking holiday musical brings the tale of Buddy — an elf-raised human who journeys to New York City to find his father — from the screen to the stage.

Vermont · 10h

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Young Vermont hunters learn the science along with the sport

ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - Young Vermonters are taking part in an adult-chaperoned deer hunt before the official hunting season begins. Hunters brought deer to a check station at Back Country Sports in St. Albans. Youth hunting weekend is an opportunity to educate young Vermonters on how to hunt. It...

Vermont · 2d

Country Herald

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Vermont Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Burlington-area Christmas movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide opportunity.

Vermont · 11h

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The Vermont Ice Cream Factory Where Retired Flavors Get Their Own Headstones

Somewhere on a grassy hill in Vermont, retired ice cream flavors get their very own headstones. Each one comes with a playful rhyme and the years it spent in freezers before fans had to say goodbye. That hilltop belongs to one of the most famous ice cream makers in the...

Vermont · 1d

Nerdy Digest

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The U.S. State Capital Without a McDonald's

There’s a city in America where the Golden Arches simply do not exist. No drive-thru. No value meal. No familiar red-and-yellow sign glowing from a strip mall. While this might sound like a quirk from a small town somewhere off the beaten path, this city is actually a state capital – the seat of government ... Read more

Montpelier, VT · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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UVM Extension Master Gardener Amy Simone Says Houseplants Should Get No Fertilizer From October Until March

UVM Extension Master Gardener Amy Simone says to stop fertilizing houseplants from October until March and water by soil moisture, not a calendar.

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Colchester High School brings ‘Jasper in Deadland’ to the stage; expect mythological references and modern sensibilities

COLCHESTER – Combining mythological elements with real world drama, CHS’ fall musical will transport audience members to another dimension of teenage life. The high school performers are in the final stages of rehearsals for “Jasper in Deadland,” a pop-rock musical inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as well as Norse and Egyptian mythologies. The musical debuts this weekend, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 in the Colchester High School auditorium.

Colchester, VT · 9h

Lovely Garden Roots

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Garlic Cloves Go In at Least 2 Inches Deep and 4 to 8 Inches Apart in November, and University of Vermont Extension Says the Bed Then Needs a Two-Year Break

UVM Extension says plant garlic cloves at least 2 inches deep and 4 to 8 inches apart in fall, then give the bed a two-year break from alliums.

Burlington, VT · 3d

Animal of Things

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Woodcock Hunting Season in Vermont: 2026 Dates, Limits, and Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Woodcock hunting season in Vermont opened on September 26, 2026, and runs through November 9, which means you still have roughly two weeks of flights to work as of late October. These small, long-billed shorebirds that live in the woods are among the most popular quarry for bird-dog owners in the Green Mountain State. They … This article, Woodcock Hunting Season in Vermont: 2026 Dates, Limits, and Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Grouse Hunting Season in Nevada: Dates, Limits, and Units for 2026 • Grouse Hunting Season in Kentucky: Dates, Limits, Zones, and Rules • Wrens in Iowa: 4 Species to Spot in Your Backyard and Beyond

Vermont · 9h

MyChamplainValley.com

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Vermont moose hunters more successful in 2026 despite fewer permits issued

Vermont moose hunters were more likely to be successful in 2026, despite fewer permits issued. The moose hunt helps the population out by combating ticks in northeastern Vermont.

Vermont · 9h

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Spectacular Spectacular 2026: Vermont’s Youth Talent Show

The local youth in Kids VT’s 2026 Spectacular Spectacular talent show don’t need a spotlight to shine — they are already stars! The young performers listed below impressed our panel of judges with their amazing auditions and now they’re ready to perform in person. Cheer them...

South Burlington, VT · 3d

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Pets with Potential: Meet Sunny, Goofy, and Prim & Proper

This week’s Pets with Potential come from the Humane Society of Chittenden County in South Burlington.

South Burlington, VT · 3d

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Woodstock Farmers' Market turns spare change into produce for local food shelves

As more Vermonters turn to their local food shelves this year to bridge the gap between wages and living expenses, food shelves are relying more heavily on community donations to keep their shelves stocked. This spirit of community giving is at the heart of Harvest for Hunger, an annual fundraising...

Woodstock, VT · 13h

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Quick Hits: Lawson’s Finest Turns Cosmic Beer Into Housing Support / 2027 World Beer Cup Registration Opens

The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were enjoying the weekend. Lawson’s Finest Turns Cosmic Beer Into Housing Support. Lawson’s Finest Liquids is bringing back a beer with a purpose, and...

Waitsfield, VT · 19h

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Depot Theatre stages reading of Frank McGuinness's Someone Who'll Watch Over Me

WESTPORT | The Depot Theatre will present a staged reading of Frank McGuinness’s Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the theatre lobby, featuring Dylan Duffy, Peter Corley, and Tyler Nye. Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best...

Westport, NY · 1d