Here’s What It’s Really Like to Attend a Small High School
Several teens told Seven Days about the strong sense of place they felt, the close-knit relationships they’ve made and the ways they’ve had to get creative to achieve their goals.
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Art Bikes Bring a Splash of Color to the Streets of Brandon
Using a grant, a local nonprofit created nine bicycles that will be displayed downtown this summer. Organizers want to spread the concept around the state.
As Political Discourse Craters, ‘The Vermont Way’ Largely Persists
This final installment in our “Ways & Means” series considers whether the Vermont legislature’s tradition of civility and compromise can endure.
Dairy Farmers of America to Close St. Albans Plant, Supply Store
The decision comes seven years after the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery voted to merge with DFA, a national co-op based in Kansas.
Vermonter’s Memoir Recounts Recovery From Opioid Addiction
Rory Van Tuinen's new book, 'Awakening the Heart,' details how he got clean using the psychedelic plant medicines ayahuasca and ibogaine.
‘Hadestown’ Creator Anaïs Mitchell to Headline Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in August
The Grammy and Tony Award winner headlines the festival's opening night, just a month after 'Hadestown: The Musical' premieres in movie theaters nationwide.
Feldman’s Bagels Closes Abruptly in Burlington and St. Albans
Signs on the doors and a brief social media announcement confirmed that both locations — and those of Firehouse Subs, which Feldman's owner Bob Leonard also ran in Williston and St. Albans — are done.
Love, Dad: A Father’s Story
Frank Cioffi honored his daughter’s memory by adopting Frankie, her autistic son. At Riverflow Community, he’s planning a future for the child and others like him.
Nectar’s Lives Again — for One Night
Ahead of a tribute concert to his iconic Burlington rock club at Higher Ground, Nectar Rorris talks about the good old days.
Burlington to Pay $150K for Excessive Force Against Black Teen
The boy was 14 in May 2021 when police responded to his home after his mother reported that he had stolen vape pens from a gas station.
Stuck in Vermont: Lucy and Steve Boyajian Share Their Memories of Burlington’s Ward 1
Episode 769: Their parents fled the Armenian genocide and raised a family in a historic brick building by the Burlington-Winooski Bridge.
Geoffrey Gevalt Wins 2026 Herb Lockwood Prize
The Hinesburg journalist and founder of the Young Writers Project is the 13th person to win the award, which recognizes influential Vermont artists.
Early voting begins Friday for Senate election and other races throughout Louisiana
Seven days of early voting begin Friday in advance of the June 27 elections in Louisiana.
Early voting begins Friday for Senate election and other races throughout Louisiana
Seven days of early voting begin Friday in advance of the June 27 elections in Louisiana.
From the Publisher: ‘Life Lessons’
As classes let out for good at Downtown BHS, the city surrounding the school also appears to be making a comeback from a string of challenges.
Here Are Seven Bills to Know From the Legislative Session
Lawmakers passed measures about data privacy, ticket reselling, solar panels, student attendance — and even a Burlington charter change.
New Barre Trail Network Created for Neurodivergent Explorers
The Milestone Nature Center features stations that stimulate the five senses in a setting intended for people who learn better in nontypical environments.
The Federal Building in Montpelier Is to Be Auctioned
The historic structure is not only prone to flooding but also has asbestos and PCBs contamination. Some worry not enough about its condition has been disclosed.
Burlington High School Prepares to Move Out of the Old Macy’s
After five years in a former department store, BHS is ready to move into shiny new digs. As classes let out, it’s the end of a tumultuous chapter in Burlington.
Go Jump in the Lake? It’s Harder Than You Think
Unless you have a boat, money or lakefront property, Lake Champlain’s hundreds of miles of shoreline are tough to access. Efforts are under way to improve that.
New Up North: Fresh Things to Do in Québec, Summer 2026
From convivial spas to cultural hubs, Vermonters heading north of the border have plenty to explore. Here’s how to make the most of the season.
The Sounds of Summer: A Guide to Outdoor Music in the Green Mountains
From major music festivals to summer-long concert series, here’s a selection of the best local listening happening around Vermont this summer.
Vermont Summer 2026 Events Not to Miss, From Sports to Theater
From the soccer pitch to the stage and from fair midways to festivals to food trucks, summer in Vermont has something for everyone.
Vermonters Are Being More Careful Outdoors to Avoid Tick Illnesses
Rising tick populations and cases of the diseases they cause are posing a dilemma for residents and tourists drawn to the outdoor beauty of the Green Mountains.