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The Burlington Free Press

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Trey Anastasio to play concerts to help VT addiction nonprofit

Trey Anastasio and Billy Strings will share the stage for two benefit concerts Nov. 20 and 21 at DCU Center Arena in Worcester, Mass., with fans around the world able to watch livestreams that support addiction recovery care in Vermont. The musicians will be backed by the Trey Anastasio Band for both shows, according to a community announcement. The concerts will be livestreamed through LivePhish and Nugs.net, with 100% of net proceeds from the webcasts benefiting the Divided Sky Foundation. Viewers also will be encouraged to donate directly during the livestreams. All of those donations will go to the Divided Sky Foundation. Each webcast will include exclusive content about the foundation's Residential Recovery Program and its work with people seeking addiction recovery. Livestreams can be purchased at livephish.com or nugs.net . Concerts will support Divided Sky recovery program Trey Anastasio founded the Divided Sky Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addiction recovery. Its Vermont nonmedical program in Ludlow emphasizes mindfulness, emotional sobriety and tools for living a joyful life in recovery. The program can serve as a next step after medical detox or relapse, or as a primary option for someone who is medically stable and prepared to make a change.

Worcester, MA · 2d

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Rutland skatepark project secures location after years of searching

RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Organizers working to bring a skatepark back to Rutland say they have secured a location for the project. Brooke Geery knows a thing or two about the perfect line. She grew up in Rutland County and frequented Zero Gravity Skatepark, inside where Giorgetti Arena now is.

Rutland, VT · 1d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Adirondacks, Greens will add up more snow this weekend

Northwest winds will kick up quite a bit of upslope mountain snow showers Saturday. Check out our regional snowfall totals, here. Valleys (Below 1,000 feet): Little to no accumulation is expected for our major valley communities, but it wouldn’t be impossible to experience a few rain and snow showers at times, especially Saturday. Mid-Slopes (1,000 […]

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 2d

The Cool Down

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Percent of Vermont experiencing moderate drought jumps from 14% to 32% in one week

Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.

Vermont · 2d

Boston

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Check out ski house architecture from the ’50s to the ’70s at a new Stowe exhibit

"A Place in the Snow: Vermont's Ski House Architecture" opens Dec. 4 at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum. Visitors at Stowe’s Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum can take an architectural journey back in time at a new exhibit opening in December. “A Place in the Snow: Vermont’s Ski...

Stowe, VT · 2d

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Scattered mixed showers develop tonight bringing season’s first snow for some in the northern tier

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our chilly November weather continues across Vermont and the North Country as scattered valley rain and snow showers return overnight. Mountain snow showers will become more widespread Saturday, with the greatest accumulations along the Green Mountains and in the Adirondacks. Showers gradually taper off Sunday before a dry and warmer stretch takes hold next week.

Vermont · 1d

The Burlington Free Press

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Is Planet Fitness open in VT on Thanksgiving 2026? See hours

Gym buffs hoping to squeeze in a workout on Thanksgiving this year may find some Planet Fitness locations closed for the holiday. The membership-based gym chain, founded in New Hampshire in 1992, operates more than 2,900 fitness centers across all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. Vermont has five locations , including one in Berlin, one in Essex Junction and one in Rutland, according to Planet Fitness' online gym locator. This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. Although many Planet Fitness locations are typically open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, some may have limited operating hours that day. Still, many members plan to make time for a workout during Thanksgiving week, according to a Planet Fitness spokesperson. The company surveyed more than 40,000 gym members, and found that 89% plan to work out the week of Nov. 26. Here's what to know about Planet Fitness Thanksgiving hours for Vermont in 2026. Is Planet Fitness open in VT on Thanksgiving Day 2026? Since each Planet Fitness gym is independently owned and operated, hours vary by location, according to a company spokesperson. The gyms in Berlin and Rutland will be open from

Vermont · 1d

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Carrie Pill Paints the Mountains She SkisNovember 14, 2026

When Carrie Pill heads to Vermont’s ski slopes, she’s looking for more than fresh snow and a good run. She’s drawn to the shifting winter light, snow-covered trees, and mountain views that she can capture in a painting. In the winter, the Rutland-based plein air oil painter...

Vermont · 15h

vermontjournal.com

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Holiday wreath-making workshop through Gallery at the Vault

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Gallery at the Vault invites you to create a beautiful 12-inch seasonal wreath using fresh, locally gathered greens, cones, and seed pods with Joanna Bombadil, on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 77 Main Street. This workshop is limited to 10 participants; however, another workshop will be added if there is overflow.

Springfield, VT · 2d

iBerkshires.com

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Game Wardens Urge Timely Reporting of Poaching

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont State Game Wardens are appealing for help in curtailing poaching activities. The Wardens are asking for people who witness or believe they have knowledge of poaching to contact them quickly. "If you hear a shot in the night, see lights in a field or have...

Vermont · 19h

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Springfield Senior Center seeks vendors for Christmas bazaar

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Senior Center, 139 Main Street in Springfield, Vt., is looking for more vendors for its Christmas bazaar. If you are interested in being a vendor, please call the senior center at 802-885-3933. The annual Christmas bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from...

Springfield, VT · 1d

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Five Rutland-area groups investing in food access, creativity and everyday well-being

Vermont Business Magazine A region's community strength is visible in the organizations that help neighbors meet needs, discover interests and care for other living things. Around Rutland, those connections include food access, animal welfare, arts, play and time outdoors. These five groups offer starting points for learning about that work. They have different locations and program requirements, so a short guide should lead to questions, not assumptions. Check each organization's own information before seeking assistance, planning a visit or deciding what kind of support fits your time and resources.

Rutland, VT · 2d