Seven Days

16/07/2025

In remarks on the floor of the Senate, Vermont’s junior senator argued that Noem has two main jobs — protecting the border and helping victims of disasters — and is failing at both.

Sen. Peter Welch called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down or be fired over her handling of FEMA and mass deportations.

15/07/2025

Neil F. Emmons, 84, of Essex Junction, Vt., passed away peacefully July 7, 2025. A
memorial service for Neil will be held at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home Essex Chapel on July 19, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

Jack-of-all-trades loved building, tinkering, hunting and spending time with family

15/07/2025

Album Review: Burlington guitarist Joe Agnello takes a break from his various tribute acts to drop a wonderfully weird, rocking album that's all him.

Burlington guitarist Joe Agnello takes a break from his various tribute acts to drop a wonderfully weird, rocking album that's all him.

15/07/2025

Jon Raymond Ojala, 73, passed away on July 5, 2025. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 73 Essex Way, Essex, VT, at 11 a.m. on July 19, 2025.

History buff and avid hiker found peace and purpose on Vermont’s trails

15/07/2025

Vermont has joined other states in a suit that seeks to free up aid that the Trump administration froze.

Vermont Joins Lawsuit to Unfreeze Federal Education Dollars https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/vermont-joins-lawsuit-to-unfreeze-federal-education-dollars-43992894

15/07/2025

Meanwhile, the food program, run by a mutual aid group called Food Not Cops, has moved on its own accord, without permission, from a city-owned parking garage to City Hall Park.

Food Not Cops moved its daily food distribution from a city parking garage to City Hall Park. Officials say that's not ideal, but they have no plan.

14/07/2025

Album Review: Burlington multi-instrumentalist Calvin Wuthrich has dropped a four-song introduction to his new solo direction: luxurious, timeless R&B.

Burlington multi-instrumentalist Calvin Wuthrich has dropped a four-song introduction to his new solo direction: luxurious, timeless R&B.

14/07/2025

With the exhibition "It often rhymes," the gallery brings together artists who interrogate and explore symbols of our national identity, history and values.

With the exhibition "It often rhymes," the gallery brings together artists who interrogate and explore symbols of our national identity, history and values.

14/07/2025

In the Cartoon Issue: Outraged that Vermont jam legends Phish were snubbed by the Hall, the ‘Doomsbury’ gang aims to settle the score.

Outraged that Vermont jam legends Phish were snubbed by the Hall, the ‘Doomsbury’ gang aims to settle the score.

14/07/2025

Ann Hall passed away July 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church on July 26 at 11 a.m. A reception will be held downstairs following the service.

Accomplished musician discovered her passion at an early age

14/07/2025

Are you a 2025 Seven Daysies finalist or a Seven Days advertiser? If so, you and your guests are invited to the Echo Center in Burlington to celebrate with the stars! On Friday, August 1, sip on cocktails, dance to live music by All Night Boogie Band and enjoy free tasty treats. The Seven Daysies are presented by Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman. All partygoers must buy tickets in advance. 7dvt.pub/astro

14/07/2025

From Seven Days Tickets: Check out Glenda and Jesse Drew's 2024 documentary feature exploring the roots of American country music. The screening is on Wednesday, July 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets now!

Open Country is a new feature-length documentary, a journey into the roots of American Country music, reclaiming it as the creative musical expression of working people of all colors, through rare archival clips, contemporary interviews with musicians and historians, live performances, and animated....