Last week, a familiar face was thought to have been in the littlest city, Vergennes.  A sighting of the famous couple– Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster, made quick local news and then a few more confirmations about Rod’s whereabouts proved that it wasn’t the celebrity couple after all.  Darn.

See the follow up to the full ORIGINAL story here. written by Dan Bolles of Seven Days.

A long-standing Vermont brand, Johnson Woolen Mills, has a  new chief in charge.  How Gene Richards went from aviation to plaid.

SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE FROM SEVEN DAYS HERE written by Colin Flanders

Opening day for Middlebury Snowbowl is Saturday, Dec. 9th and local skiers and riders can expect new amenities and bonus advantages.  A new quad chairlift, an expanded Discovery Zone, new lights, and more après ski activities during the week.  Also enjoy night skiing which will go until 9pm.

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Getting outside, being active and exploring is important for anyone— especially those in fifth grade.  Ski Vermont announces a “Passport Program” where fifth graders can access more than 90 days of skiing and riding at participating alpine and cross-country ski areas for a $30 administration fee.  This initiative helps kids get outside skiing and riding at an age when they are exploring and potentially making their explorations lifelong activities.  Studies have shown that the earlier that a child begins skiing or riding, the more likely they are to continue to ski during their lifetime.

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Oh, hey!  Look at this!  Every streaming platform has their way of showing what their listeners’ last year in audio looked like (or sounded like.)  From the Apple Music Replay, to Spotify’s “Wrapped” this year Burlington managed to get itself on the map.

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The Vermonter who built Thunder Road, the Vermonter who owned WDEV radio and the Vermonter who became a legendary piece of NASCAR history has passed at the age of 88.  We commemorate Ken Squier and all that he has contributed.

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The City of Burlington is in discussion with two developers, Eric Farrell and Joe Larkin, that could change the future of state of Memorial Auditorium. Some of the ideas proposed in a letter of intent are a 100-room hotel, more affordable housing units with an underground garage, and a pedestrian walkway to connect the block to the rest of the city.

SEE THE VTDIGGER STORY HERE BY PATRICK CROWLEY

Thursday night, Oct 19th, the veil of the supernatural realms thins and invites the adventurous out for a theatrical Halloween thrill not to be missed! Since Nighmare Vermont’s inception in 2004, hundreds of volunteers scare THOUSANDS of visitors every year. Read on… if you dare…

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As you wend your way down scenic Rt 100, keep rolling south and you’ll end up in this iconic Vermont town, complete with mountain bike shops and self-proclaimed “Country Guitar Doctors.” NBC 5 Meteorologist Ben Frechette meets the locals of Rochester and what makes it a must-stop for Vermont travelers.

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Vermont is allegedly one of the best locations to see the solar eclipse of 2024.  Will there be enough hotels, restaurants to accommodate the rush of tourists that are expected?

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