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Burlington
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SabrinaJoy Milbury leads meditative moon circles in her South Burlington backyard garden where neighbors gather every new and full moon to drum, hum and reflect on the weeks ahead — the event welcomes everyone with an open heart. Vermont Public
- ➤ Volunteers from District 45 Lions Club packed and delivered 30,000 meals on Saturday at the Canadian Club in Barre (10,000 went to the Vermont Foodbank). The rest were distributed to food shelves across Vermont and New England to help neighbors facing food insecurity. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dear Lucy (a longstanding downtown boutique) will close by the end of the month after years of falling sales due to safety concerns and fewer shoppers. The shop is holding a closing sale with discounts up to 80% until its inventory lasts. Seven Days
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Burlington students led a bill proposal to grant binding votes to school board representatives in grades (9 to 12) while younger members serve without a vote, and Rep. Leanne Harple will sponsor the measure now under House review to give students a stronger voice in education decisions. VTDigger
- ➤ Gov. Phil Scott dedicated his state address to education last Wednesday, yet local officials in Montpelier continue to question the planned reforms. Experts call for clearer details on how changes will be implemented. Vermont Public
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit All-American Selections tested garden seeds in 80 trial gardens and picked perennial winners including Sunglobe + Supra Cherry + Sole Giatto for spring gardens. Local gardeners can look forward to these compact, resilient blooms as they plan their spring plantings. Vermont Public
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Anthony senior Ella Palisano set a state record by clearing 5-9.25 at the indoor track and field championships on Saturday, Jan. 10. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ UVM men's hockey secured a ranked weekend sweep by beating Northeastern on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10 in Burlington, winning 5-3 on Saturday and 3-2 on Friday. The Catamounts will face UConn on Jan. 16 in Storrs as head coach Steve Wiedler praised the team's resilience. NBC5
- ➤ Vermont-schooled skier Mikaela Shiffrin, after a dramatic Nov. 30, 2024 crash at Killington, has built a five-race winning streak and now readies for next month’s Winter Olympics in Italy. Burke Mountain Academy supporters applaud her steady comeback + inspiring career milestone. VTDigger
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Emil Wakim at Vermont Comedy Club.
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Nico Suave & the Mothership Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Rock is alive with Nico Suave & the Mothership, hailing from Burlington VT.
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Emil Wakim Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $101 — Emil Wakim brings laughter to Burlington with his unforgettable comedy performance.
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
6:30 PM – 12:00 AM — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience adrenaline-fueled action and breathtaking landscapes from around the world.
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Penguin Plunge
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Burlington Waterfront Boat Ramp — $25 – $50 — Dive into Lake Champlain for a chilly plunge in support of Special Olympics Vermont.
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