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Proposed Vermont Budget Could Lead to a 6 Percent Tax Hike
The governor proposes steering a record $105 million to keep property taxes down. Despite that, a 6 percent hike is expected.
First Bite: Sampling Farmers & Foragers Hillside at the Old Lantern Events Barn
With weekly Wednesday dinner and Saturday brunch, the food truck biz is giving Charlotte locals new reasons to head to the longtime event venue.
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Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity Strives to Build Affordable Homes
Inflation and an unstable economy have made it challenging to build quality homes on a budget. The Upper Valley nonprofit is getting creative to meet demand.
NBC’s ‘Today’ Show Visits Seven Days, Falls for Its Personals Ads
An NBC film crew featured the newspaper’s personals ads in a four-minute segment about a new, retro trend among those looking for love.
Ryan McLaren Joins Race for Lieutenant Governor
The former staffer for U.S. Sen. Peter Welch says Vermont needs new leaders to restore hope.
Barre Residents Criticize School Board Chair’s Turning Point Ties
Michael Boutin’s plan to participate in a Turning Point Vermont event sparked criticism from constituents.
Trans Athlete Policy Prompts Federal Probe of Champlain Valley Schools
The district was one of 18 educational entities that are under investigation for allowing students to play on the sports team that aligns with their gender…
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Order Your Cardy-o-grams by February 6!
Express your love — or whatever’s in your heart — to someone special this Valentine’s Day.
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King Arthur Baking’s ‘Sweet & Salty!,’ Reviewed by Kids
With their new cookbook for kids, the Norwich baking experts serve up almost 100 recipes from chocolate cake to pizza party buns. Six young Vermonters put…
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Men Battle With Fate — and Trees — in ‘Train Dreams’ and ‘No Other Choice’
Clint Bentley’s streaming drama and Park Chan-wook’s timely satire — screening in Burlington this weekend — are award nominees not to be missed.
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Home + Design
Nest — Winter 2026
This issue of Nest — Seven Days’ quarterly magazine on homes, design and real estate — covers a cozy-chic mountain chalet and a Habitat for Humanity…
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Editor’s Note: Raising Kids Who Give Back
This holiday season, the “Giving Back” issue of Kids VT focuses on encouraging young people and adults to contribute to their communities.
Kids VT Winter 2025
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