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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fletcher Free Library is hosting two free expert talks (5:30 p.m.) at its College St. campus. The first event is today with former UVM President Tom Sullivan discussing his new book on presidential power, and the second on March 10 features author Susan Kaplan on environmental health. Burlington Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Savu will begin work on an 8,000 sqft bathhouse on Flynn Avenue this fall after its standalone saunas succeeded since 2021. An open house is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26 (4 to 8 p.m.) across from City Market. Seven Days
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ VT Rep Theatre is staging a Chekov play from Feb. 28 to Mar. 6 — the production highlights growing local interest in classic theater for modern audiences. Burlington Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 13, elementary students at the Schoolhouse Learning Center in South Burlington participated in the FFF program, which offers three hours of outdoor hands-on science and gardening to explore local wetlands and food origins. Next week they will travel to the Tunbridge campus for a similar outdoor learning experience. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An immigration judge terminated removal proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi — a Palestinian student activist — after his attorneys challenged documents from Marco Rubio. The ruling preserves his rights, though the government may appeal the decision. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Becker's Hospital Review report found Vermont had the ninth-longest emergency room wait time (185 minutes) compared with a national average of 161 minutes, based on data from 2024 published last November. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermonter Mac Forehand, (from Winhall), won silver Tuesday in the Men's Freeski Big Air Final at the 2026 Winter Games and narrowly lost to Sweden’s Tormod Frostad, making him only the second American to medal in the event. NBC5
- ➤ Olympic silver medalist Ben Ogden discussed his cross-country sprint at Milano Cortina on The Sports Rapport this week, while freeski star Mac Forehand and Vermont Green FC co-founder Patrick Infurna explained the club's new ticket lottery (designed to meet high demand). Vermont Public
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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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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Ceili
1-3 p.m. — Contois Auditorium — Donations welcomed — Enjoy a lively celebration of Irish culture with step dancing and traditional music for all ages.
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Liv Greene & Melanie MacLaren Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Radio Bean — $10 adv | $15 dos — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Nashville-based artist Liv Greene.
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