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Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Franklin County Field Days returns this summer from July 30 to Aug. 1 at a new venue behind Tractor Supply on Hubbard Lane in St. Albans. Organizers said last year’s event was canceled due to permitting issues and they plan to host the fair again. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville will soon complete a collaborative ownership transition with Bear Den Partners as the Stritzler family remains involved (Lisa Stritzler will advise the new team). The deal, meant to preserve local ownership, has undisclosed terms and no set timeline. NBC5
- ➤ The family-owned Smugglers’ Notch Resort in Jeffersonville was sold to Bear Den Partners on Wednesday—ending 29 years of ownership by the Stritzler family—with plans to invest in lifts, snowmaking and new trails to keep the resort family-friendly. Seven Days
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burlington High School students have created the exhibit Legacy and Light, celebrating Black history, which is on view at City Hall through March 31; the Burlington School District’s Office of Equity will host a free public reception on Feb. 15 (1 to 4 p.m.) in Contois Auditorium. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UVM has named Dain LaRoche as dean of its College of Nursing and Health Sciences; he will begin on July 1. LaRoche, a Vermont native and former associate dean at UNH (where he oversaw a $30 million research portfolio), brings extensive experience in innovative health care research. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Residents in Calais and Worcester voted against closing their local elementary schools amid consolidation plans for the Washington Central Unified School District. Officials will adjust the fixed $43m budget (cutting services and merging grades) to spread resources among the five schools. VTDigger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont native Ryan Cochran-Siegle won his second Olympic silver medal in the super-G race on Feb. 11 at Bormio. Inspired by his mother Barbara’s 1972 gold medal win, he carried Vermont pride as his local ski academy in Stowe celebrated his achievement. Vermont Public
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reprise Concert
7:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the Phish revival with an all-star band led by Cal Kehoe.
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Bridal Hairstyling Masterclass with Sara
2-7:30 p.m. — This is Urban Salon — Two ticket options available — Enhance your hairstyling skills with a live demo and hands-on workshop focused on bridal styles.
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Bosch eBike Systems MY26 Dealer Training
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Enhance your expertise in eBike technology and service with Bosch's latest dealer certification training.
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The Happy Fits Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Get ready to groove with The Happy Fits in an energetic live performance.
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Emma Cook Album Release
7-8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Vermont musician Emma Cook unveils her long-awaited indie-folk album, 'Of the Morning'.
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