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Ollie’s Angels, a nonprofit educating students about impaired and reckless driving after losing Elana (near Stowe), welcomed Ayla Bundalian as its first ski ambassador.

The UVM nursing student will honor Elana’s memory by combining skiing with the campaign for safer roads.

Paula Routly revisits a family love story by exploring letters from her parents in 1950 and an 1879 discovery found during Passumpsic renovations — a reflection of Vermont's enduring legacy of romance.

The Love & Marriage Issue of Seven Days shares this gentle piece connecting the past with today.

Satellite imagery shows nearly all of Lake Champlain is frozen except for a small area near Juniper Island.

Officials say cold winters may bring lower summer water temperatures (helping control algae) and warn that ice can change quickly, urging everyone to test conditions before venturing out.

Somali refugee Hussein Noor Hussein was released on bail by a Burlington federal judge after he met all immigration requirements following his detention outside the airport last month (he owns a local taxi company and his family celebrated the decision).

Vermont Olympian Ryan Cochran-Siegle led Wednesday's downhill training at the Winter Olympics on the challenging Stelvio slope near Bormio.

He finished 0.16 seconds ahead of Italian Giovanni Franzoni while another competitor was airlifted after a crash.

Deedra Irwin, a Vermont Army National Guard staff sergeant, is aiming to become the first American to medal in Olympic biathlon in Italy after a seventh-place finish in China; she shared an inspiring message at Michigan Tech, urging students to trust the process and let their dreams evolve.

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.

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.

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.

TAZ Live Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying talent of TAZ, a rising star who has graced major stages worldwide.

2026 Burlington Weekend Food Art and Crafts Show

10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center — Vendor fees apply — Discover tasty eats, cool crafts, and fun vibes at this vibrant community showcase.

The Lowdown at Higher Ground

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Vermont's funniest at this new comedy event.

Reprise Concert

7:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the Phish revival with an all-star band led by Cal Kehoe.