Courtesy of Same Sun of Vermont A crowd gathered outside Phoenix Books Rutland for its grand opening, Sept. 2015. RUTLAND — Vermont’s Phoenix Books has been shortlisted for the 2016 Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year Award, which highlights singular […]
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Curbstone Chorus honors changing of the guard
RUTLAND — After 10 years of directing the Rutland Curbstone Chorus, Dan Graves has chosen to use his musical talents in other ways. Ben Green, a musical performer in his own right, has taken the baton from Graves and enthusiastically agreed to […]
$10,000 grant helps 2016 Freedom and Unity Youth Film competition
Calling all filmmakers ages 14-30 who live or go to school in Vermont! Win cash prizes and share your work on Vermont PBS and at film festivals statewide in the 2016 Freedom & Unity TV Vermont Youth Film Competition. The […]
Officers fatally shoot man during drug raid in Burlington
By Morgan True, VTDigger State Police process the scene at 101 Elmwood Avenue in Burlington where officers fatally shot a man during a drug raid. By Morgan True, VTDigger BURLINGTON — Police shot and killed a man during a drug […]
Vermont leaders approach cannabis with healthy skepticism and caution, not naiveté
Dear Editor, I’m a ninth generation Vermonter so while I might be proud, I think history has shown that we’re very capable of governing ourselves, even when our approach is different from those of other states. In response to the […]
Craft beer pilgrimages
Vermont has been referred to of late as the Bavaria of New England, a state to which people travel to enjoy its mountains and scenic beauty, its high-quality foods, like cheeses and sausages—and its beer. To a large degree, the […]
Charles Smith accepts role as interim executive director of VSO
Submitted Charles Smith The Vermont Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors has named Charles Smith of Burlington, Vermont, as Interim Executive Director. Alan Jordan, who held the position of Executive Director for 16 years, has stepped down to pursue other orchestra […]
Increased support for non-citizen voting rights in Burlington
Voters in Burlington recently voted 11-2 to place an amendment to the state constitution on the March ballot. The proposed amendment would allow non-citizens to vote in municipal and school elections, as well as to work as department heads and […]
Increased Support for Non-Citizen Votes in Burlington
Voters in Burlington, Vermont recently voted 11-2 to have a request for the amendment of the state constitution placed on the ballot. The proposed amendment would allow non-citizens to vote in municipal and school elections, as well as to work […]