News in Burlington
Proposals to Amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont
The Vermont General Assembly is proposing voters amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont as follows: Proposal 3: This proposal would amend the Constitution of the State of Vermont to provide that the citizens of the State have a right to collectively bargain. Article 2* of…
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union invites all interested, qualified persons or firms capable of providing required services to submit bids for the demolition and removal of a residential building and accessory structures.
Proposals will be due October 12, 2026, with a bidder walkthrough on October 5, 2025. For a copy of the request, please contact: Vernon Boomhover at vernon.boomhover@fnesu.org or 802-933-1357. The post Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union invites all interested, qualified persons…
“Would you eat a dog?”: New campus vegan group challenges students
“A moment of pleasure for you, a lifetime of torture for her” reads one of many posters tacked up around campus. Beneath the words, a pig lies on her side. Hooves bloody, she is surrounded by suckling piglets. The posters depicting animal exploitation are marketing for UVM’s…
Jury finds Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder in Vermont shooting
A jury in Burlington rejected Jason Eaton's insanity defense today and found him guilty of attempting to kill three Palestinian men in 2023. He faces up to life in prison, and will be sentenced at a later date.
Vermont protesting’s multi-cause of doom
I looked through my viewfinder expecting fierce protest of government overreach. Instead, I saw costumes, tuba players, foreign flags and a protester with an assault rifle. Over the past year, I’ve photographed nearly every political demonstration across Burlington and Williston…
Trial underway for man accused of shooting Palestinian students in Burlington
On Sept 14 at 8am, counsel, observers and supporters filed into the Chittenden County Superior Courthouse in downtown Burlington as trial proceedings began for Jason Eaton, who is accused of shooting three Palestinian college students. On November 25, 2023, then-20-year-old…
Victims of Vermont shooting testify during first day of Jason Eaton trial
The three Palestinian men wounded during a 2023 shooting in Burlington took the witness stand on Monday during the first day of the trial of their alleged shooter, Jason Eaton. Eaton’s attorneys are expected to present expert testimony that Eaton was legally insane at the time of…
“Bean Voyage” for now: beloved Burlington venue Radio Bean announces closure after 26 years
The owner of beloved Burlington music venue Radio Bean, Lee Anderson, took to the venue’s Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 2 to announce the end of “The Bean,” at least for now. “Radio Bean has always been much more than a business to me and I know it has to many of you as well.…
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UVM doesn’t care about your financial struggles
In my struggle to pay for college, I’ve grown accustomed to UVM’s inaccessible financial structures and disinterested staff. UVM, like most universities, uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to evaluate all potential financial aid, which doesn’t offer a full picture…
Dr. Marlene Tromp holds State of the University event
“What is the state of the university? Vermont!” President Marlene Tromp kicked off UVM’s first “State of UVM” event on August 25 by delivering remarks to 700 attendees. Regarding financial aid, beginning in fall 2027, the UVM Promise program threshold is expanding, allowing for…
