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Monday, January 19th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 community members gathered for an evening of music, reflection and discussion to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a remembrance event hosted by the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center (featuring keynote speaker Alhassan Susso) with local officials in attendance; additional service events will occur later this week. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, the Young Writers Project publishes 'The Brave,' a poem by 15-year-old Marga Camarinta from Manchester Center that features a photo titled 'Above the Clouds' by 14-year-old Juniper Franks from Fairfield, continuing a Burlington platform for Vermont teens established in 2006. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Child care advocates Emilie Tenenbaum and Sharron Harrington urge lawmakers to protect Act 76 funding that has helped 5,000+ children access tuition assistance and opened 100 new programs. They call for expanding educator recognition and speeding up background checks as fiscal decisions for 2027 approach. VTDigger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local NICU nurse Shelly Sepulveda, battling cancer, attended a Patriots playoff game last week + received a Super Bowl ticket from the Kraft Foundation to boost her spirit. She is now trying to join a clinical trial after her chemotherapy stopped working. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Skier Jessie Diggins, known for her Olympic medals + decades with Stratton’s SMS T2 crew, will finish her illustrious career this March after her final Winter Games. She remains active in local youth ski events and plans to advocate for athletes as she transitions from racing. VTDigger
- ➤ High school sports fans in Burlington can vote online for the boys Athlete of the Week presented by Delta Dental today until 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 — winners will be announced Friday, Jan. 23. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ High school sports fans in Burlington can vote on the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Girls Athlete of the Week by 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, through burlingtonfreepress.com. Voting began today and winners will be announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Burlington Free Press
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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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Love In Motion: A Valentine's Trolley Experience
5-8 p.m. — Delta Hotels Burlington — $ — Step onto a red carpet and enjoy a charming, romantic trolley ride filled with nostalgia and curated moments for couples.
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