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Submit Your Audition Video for the 2026 ‘Spectacular Spectacular’ Youth Talent Showcase!
Know a budding comedian, singer, dancer or magician? Tell them to audition for the 13th annual Kids VT Spectacular Spectacular by October 25! The top 20 acts will perform in a live talent showcase on the big stage at Higher Ground in South Burlington on Sunday, December 6, noon-2…

An Abroad Guide: Cinque Terre
To go or not to go? That is the question. At least, that is the question for students studying abroad. With UVM’s wide range of places to go, it was a tough decision for me to make. But after much deliberation, I ended up on a plane to Florence, Italy. Once I landed came the...

Life in Mamdanistan
Reports coming out of New York City say life is not as bad as certain politicians would have hoped. For the past several months, NYC has been run by supposed jihadist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose controversial policies include such things as safer streets and affordable rent.…

Nest: A Fall 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate
Revisit architect-designed houses from the ’70s and a home hand-built in the ’80s, check in on the housing market, and meet the proprietors of Dwellness, all in the latest issue of Nest. The post Nest: A Fall 2026 Guide to Vermont Homes & Real Estate appeared first on Seven Days…

Vermont’s Housing Market Has Tilted Back Toward Buyers, But Only a Certain Kind
While homes are staying on the market longer and bidding wars are less common, the affordability crisis continues to sideline many potential buyers. The post Vermont’s Housing Market Has Tilted Back Toward Buyers, But Only a Certain Kind appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Rob…

Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, Sep. 30-Oct. 7
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including preeminent humorist David Sedaris at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The post Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, Sep. 30-Oct. 7 appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy…

Gov. Scott Leads Janoo by 10 Points in New Poll
The new Vermont poll diverges from one released last week that showed Amanda Janoo leading incumbent Phil Scott. The post Gov. Scott Leads Janoo by 10 Points in New Poll appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: FILE: JEB WALLACE-BRODEUR)

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UVM Ranked #1 LGBTQ-Friendly College
UVM was ranked as the most LGBTQ-Friendly College by the Princeton Review in “The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition,” published on Aug. 18, 2026. The ranking criteria is based on student perceptions regarding a culture of equality on campus for all students regardless of gender or…

In Memoriam: Suzanne Slesar, 1962-2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Suzanne Slesar on September 25, 2026. Our family will sit Shiva and welcome friends on Tuesday, September 29, through Thursday, October 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. each evening, at 2201 Brand Farm Dr., South Burlington, VT. An…

Obituary: Robert Edmund Anderson Jr., 1963-2026
Familiar face in the kitchen of Bove’s Restaurant and house parent at Kurn Hattin Homes found purpose in taking care of others The post Obituary: Robert Edmund Anderson Jr., 1963-2026 appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy)

Obituary: Millie Bushey Boyd, 1943-2026
Nurse, watercolor painter and classical a cappella singer loved redecorating her home and spending time with her grandchildren The post Obituary: Millie Bushey Boyd, 1943-2026 appeared first on Seven Days . (Image: Courtesy)