The Trash Tramps have met most Tuesdays for close to a decade — rain, snow or shine. They have picked up enough cigarette butts to fill the Statehouse Dome, plus innumerable beer cans, rubber bands, needles, plastic shards, and whatever else they find buff.ly/4b7Aa5w

Burlington sculptor Lydia Kern has received this year’s Diane Gabriel Visual Artist Award. buff.ly/4bagTk4

Plainfield Co-op to Move to Plainfield Hardware buff.ly/44zpeeD

Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven has new owners: Kevin Bednar and Nichole Bambacigno will retain the business' name, bring production back to the winery and revive several of its popular wines, including the Ragtime line. buff.ly/3Uzz5w6

On April 25, 2024, Valerie Patricia Gump left her earthly life to experience another exciting adventure into a new and unknown realm. At Valerie’s request, there will be no funeral service. buff.ly/4bpC7tQ

The Burlington Police Department is examining its protocols after a rise in what?

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Mary Lou (Merola) Lafayette peacefully passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. A celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held on May 10, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Burlington Elks Club, 925 North Ave., Burlington. buff.ly/3Uy2Opp

Vermont Stage's production of 'tick, tick… BOOM!,' the autobiographical musical by 'Rent' creator Jonathan Larson, 'bounces with youthful conviction ' writes reviewer Alex Brown. buff.ly/4b6Zl89

As Vermont's population ages, experts say a transportation gap makes isolation a growing problem. Loneliness is associated with higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, depression and cognitive decline among older adults buff.ly/3wkFh3k

For now, biscuits have become the main focus at Queen City Café in Burlington, whether sandwiching eggs and wood-fired bacon for breakfast or mopping up hearty chicken soup at lunch. buff.ly/3UPLGN9

Stephen P. Adams of Stowe passed away on May 1, 2024, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. There will be a celebration of Steve’s life to be held at a later date in Stowe. buff.ly/3QAf07N

Help us report on rural Vermont! In her first two years at Seven Days, Report for America corps member Rachel Hellman has written 120+ articles. Her beat? Vermont's small, rural towns. Help fund another year of Hellman’s reporting: buff.ly/44wdoSg

In this week's cover story: Driven by grief and the hope of helping others, Chip Piper aims to run 10 marathons in 10 days. buff.ly/4bwoLMz

Barre Voters Will Choose Between Thom Lauzon and Samn Stockwell for Mayor buff.ly/3UuBcBD

The pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Vermont has been disbanded, 10 days after the anti-war demonstration began.

While it served 'as an immensely useful tactical escalation,' organizers said, 'the time has now come for us to pivot our energy' buff.ly/3wim2aD

Overdose Deaths Top 200 in Vermont for Third Straight Year buff.ly/3JW5lF3

The Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Vermont has largely disbanded, 10 days after the antiwar demonstration began.

By late Wednesday morning, the encampment, which once included more than 90 tents, had shrunk to just a handful buff.ly/3QCYcNt

The renewable energy bill heads to governor's desk. buff.ly/3wxJzEk

In Shelburne, family-run Douglas Sweets bakes Scottish shortbread like mom used to make. buff.ly/4aaxDGg

Hell yeah! Our humble United In Green podcast is a finalist in the Seven Days Seven Daysies 2024 awards!

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