News
December 2, 2022, 4:01 pm | Courtney Lamdin
Incumbent Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon (D-South District) is being challenged for the seat she's held for nearly 20 years. Ward 5 resident Jason Van Driesche is hoping to win the Democratic nomination when the party caucuses virtually on December 15 ahead of Town Meeting elections. He said he's running because Burlington politics have become too divisive, and he thinks voters need a change after nearly two decades. "There seems…
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Food News
December 2, 2022, 2:19 pm | Jordan Barry
Snack fiends, rejoice! Underground Snax, a new shop selling rare candy, chips, drinks and other treats, will host its grand opening in the former Bento space at 197 College Street on Saturday, December 3. The shelves are stocked with more than 340 products, including Japanese Kit Kats and Hi-Chews, ketchup-flavored Lay’s chips from Canada, mystery Oreos from Thailand and other specialties from around the world. It’s the first U.S.…
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News
December 2, 2022, 12:09 pm | Kevin McCallum
Updated at 1:45 p.m. Mike Snyder, the commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation for more than a decade, is stepping down at the end of the year. Julie Moore, secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources, made the announcement in a press release on Friday morning. “Michael has been a strong advocate for our forest economy, outdoor recreation, and so much of what makes Vermont…
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Culture
December 2, 2022, 9:52 am | Sally Pollak
Pete Sutherland, a beloved Vermont musician who excelled at — and took great pleasure in — making music with others, died in Montpelier on November 30. He had cancer and ended his life with medical assistance using Vermont’s Death With Dignity Law, his friend Mark Sustic said. Sutherland was 71. Sutherland was a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer and arranger who played traditional and folk music. His primary instruments were…
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Obituaries
December 2, 2022, 6:00 am | Reader Submitted
James Joseph McNamara, 95, a lifelong resident of Burlington, Vt., died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Jim was born in Colchester, Vt., on April 9, 1927, to Mary Magner and Joseph Augustine McNamara. He graduated from Cathedral High School (class of 1945), The College of the Holy Cross (class of 1950), and Cornell Law School (class of 1953). He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on…
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Obituaries
December 2, 2022, 6:00 am | Reader Submitted
Peter G. Nattress, 70, of Safety Harbor, Fla., passed away surrounded by family, after a brief battle with ALS, on November 29, 2022. He was a graduate of Winooski High School and attended the University of Vermont. Pete’s love of sports was strong and took a special route through his dedication to coaching younger generations. He first honed his skills at the Burlington YMCA basketball program. Then, for many…
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Obituaries
December 2, 2022, 6:00 am | Reader Submitted
Colette Ghyslene Lemaire Richards, 84, of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022, after suffering from a short illness. A Christian ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 10, at Ready Funeral Home Mountain View Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Junction, Vt. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., with a brief service starting at 2 p.m. To view the complete obituary and send online condolences, please…
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