Vermont State Police Log: State police say Burlington man driving while impaired in Bristol

Troopers were assisted by members of Vermont Fish & Wildlife, as well as Bristol and Vergennes police.

Middlebury’s Diana Fanning to perform in Burlington and beyond

Middlebury pianist Diana Fanning performs solo concerts in Burlington, Germany, Middlebury and more.

You can’t call ICE ‘professional’

Local law enforcement and state government officials use the word “unprofessional” to frame their condemnation of a recent ICE operation in South Burlington. This begs the question: What would correctly describe a “professional” ICE operation under simila … (read more)

Beta Technologies selected for federal pilot program

Beta Technologies announced Monday that the company had been selected for a federal pilot program that will allow the South Burlington-based electric airplane maker and its partners to begin medical flights to and from Vermont this year.

All the Rivers rises to the Flynn Main Stage on March 11

Global music ensemble celebrates immigrant voices with concert at the Flynn on March 11.

From geek to great: Connor Young releases fourth jazz album

Is band cool or not so cool? Ask MUMS band teacher Connor Young. He even has a new album out to prove it.

Burlington mayor to step down after 12 years, eyes statewide office

Miro Weinberger told VTDigger that Vermont faces “major challenges,” including a drug crisis and a “deep, acute housing shortage” — issues that have particularly plagued Burlington during his tenure as mayor.

Bus service to Burlington expands

The local bus service Tri-Valley Transit recently celebrated a service milestone with Route 116 commuter riders and also expanded its LINK to Burlington weekday service that it has been operating for less than two years.

Moira Smiley joins the Eclectica String Quartet in Burlington

In a concert celebrating Women’s History Month, Bristol-based musician Moira Smiley joins the Eclectica String Quartet on Saturday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. 

‘The Nutcracker’ comes to the Flynn

Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) present its 47th annual tour of “The Nutcracker,” which will come to the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m.

Vergennes sax player helps kick off Burlington’s jazz fest

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, produced by the Flynn in association with Burlington City Arts, and presented by New England Federal Credit Union, begins on June 4, at 6 p.m., with an eccentric and joyful kick-off event at the Burlington waterfront: 50 … (read more)

VUHS, Mt. Abe rowers compete in Burlington

UPDATE: Unfortunately we posted an old version of this story; here is the correct version. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s annual James Wakefield Rescue Row took place in Burlington Harbor on Saturday, October 3. Teams arrived in time slots equipped with … (read more)

Burrows is in the running to be Burlington superintendent

MIDDLEBURY — While the Addison Central School District appears to be closing in on a new principal for Middlebury Union High School (see related story), the ACSD might soon be in the market for a new superintendent. Current ACSD Superintendent Peter Burro … (read more)

Mt. Abe group raised $2000 at the plunge

BURLINGTON — A group of Mount Abraham Union High School administrators and students braved the cold and took the Penguin Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 1, in order to raise funds for Special Olympics VT. The group raised $2,000 to donate to Special Olympics wit … (read more)

Home horticulture class set to begin Jan. 17

BURLINGTON — Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener online course can help you expand your home horticulture knowledge. The upcoming course will run from Jan. 17 to May 22 an … (read more)

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