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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Veteran New York Times correspondent Christopher Wren died last month at his home in Thetford at age 89. He spent 28 years reporting from around the world, including covering Mandela’s release, and is survived by his wife, daughter and granddaughters. Vermont Public
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VSAC will host the free College + Career Pathways event at UVM Dudley H. Davis Center on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Students and families can attend workshops by local experts to learn about college, training, and career opportunities; free registration is required. VTDigger
- ➤ Town Meeting Day is Tuesday and state leaders will review school budgets as property taxes are expected to rise and education spending nears $2 billion (lawmakers are discussing consolidation plans to ease tax burdens). NBC5
- ➤ Preliminary Town Meeting Day results show that 89 school budgets were approved on Tuesday, 19 were rejected and 12 remain pending. Vermont voters supported public schools amid rising taxes, with districts like Burlington and Winooski passing their budgets comfortably. Seven Days
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont sugar makers have tapped trees and are boiling sap as the Agency of Agriculture expects over 3 million gallons of maple syrup this season statewide. Gov. Phil Scott and state officials visited Canaan on Wednesday to celebrate local tradition and look for welcome weather. NBC5
- ➤ Officials warn that this weekend's warm weather and rain may cause pockets of open water on Lake Champlain as ice begins to crack; ice fishers and snowmobile riders are urged to remove shanties, use safety tools + check ice thickness, and retreat if ice appears weak. NBC5
- ➤ Environmental activist Bill McKibben stated that the surge in clean energy counters rising temperatures and authoritarian policies as federal climate protections weaken — his remarks on the Vermont Conversation highlight local efforts toward renewable power. VTDigger
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood has started offering Saturday hours at its Burlington health center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to improve access for patients balancing work, school and family responsibilities. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Division II girls basketball semifinals at Barre Auditorium on March 4 featured matchups of Lamoille vs. Middlebury & Milton vs. Hartford, and winners will advance to the championship game on Saturday, March 7 & compete for the title. Burlington Free Press
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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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Phil Hanley Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Phil Hanley, a rising star in the NYC comedy scene.
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Heated Rivalry Night
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the soulful tunes of Dwight + Nicole blending blues, soul, and R&B traditions.
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Disney Around the World with VSO
6-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Admission details not specified — Experience a symphonic journey through Disney’s iconic films brought to life by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
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Live Performance by Paul Brill
7-9:30 p.m. — Tank Recording Studio — $20-$50 — Experience the live recording of Paul Brill's composition 'The Cost of Believing' in an intimate studio setting.
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