Some Vermonters Are Living and Working Better Thanks to New High-Speed Internet; 'Braver Angels' in Vermont Want to Change Political Discourse

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— November 28, 2022 —

Some Vermonters Are Living and Working Better Thanks to New High-Speed Internet

Rural Vermonters are being connected to fiber for the first time thanks to an influx of COVID-19 relief money directed at getting the state up to speed. The undertaking is nearly a decade in the making and has had a number of false starts.

SEVEN DAYS, 11/23/22

'Braver Angels' in Vermont Want to Change Political Discourse

Braver Angels, a national nonprofit that seeks to unite conservatives and progressives, has a new Vermont organizer and is holding a series of workshops as it seeks to gain traction in the state.

SEVEN DAYS, 11/28/22

Big Yellow and Soule Monde perform at the Essex Experience this weekend.

Music Not to Miss at Essex This Weekend!

The anticipated return of Soule Monde to Essex Experience happens this Saturday, December 3, following their sold-out performance last year. The duo, featuring Rob Compa & Chuck Jones, celebrates their "Christmas" album release. Only a few tickets remain, so get yours NOW! On Friday, December 2, Big Yellow Taxi take the stage in the Lounge as the band pays tribute to Joni Mitchell, from her early folk roots to her jazz-influenced compositions. We will see you this weekend at the Double E Performance Center! Tickets Moving Fast!

Montpelier Confronts an Aging Water System

Unusually high water pressure has caused hundreds of water main breaks in the capital city, frustrating residents and eroding trust in the public water supply.

VTDIGGER, 11/28/22

Shaftsbury Man Arrested Following Weekend Shooting Incident

Police arrested 31-year-old Gerardo Zelayagranados for reckless endangerment after he allegedly fired a gun several times into the air and ground on Friday night.

WCAX, 11/27/22

Obituary: Adeline Klima, 1926-2022

Adeline Francis Klima was a beloved mother of five who laughed "like a songbird" and left a legacy of kindness. Read more...

Former NEK State Representative Dick Lawrence Dies

Dick Lawrence, a well-known Republican lawmaker who served seven terms in the state House of Representatives, died at the age of 80 on Thursday morning.

MY NBC 5, 11/26/22

Revolution Kitchen in Burlington Sold to New Owner

On Thanksgiving eve, chefs and co-owners Debra and Peter Maisel sold Revolution Kitchen at 9 Center Street to Karen Barchowski, an experienced chef from Flagler Beach, Fla.

SEVEN DAYS, 11/25/22

Cannabis S ales Soar as Vermonters Confront Time Spent With Family

Photo illustration of a clearly stoned man at Thanksgiving dinner

Cannabis dispensaries in Chittenden County say they saw a surge in sales as Vermonters prepared to visit their families for Thanksgiving last week.
(Photo illustration: Bryan Parmelee | Dreamstime)