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Burlington
Saturday, March 8th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burlington celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a variety of events including music, poetry, and cultural lessons, hosted mainly by the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival. Burlington Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Perrigo, a leading baby formula manufacturer in Ireland with a key facility in Georgia, Vermont, will cease operations by 2027 due to the plant's age and the cost of regulatory compliance. Seven Days
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Barnhart was elected as the chair of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees, with four new members also welcomed to the board. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Woodlands Association and Vermont Loggers Education to Advance Professionalism are merging to enhance support for forest stewardship and the logging community. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont's energy prices may remain unaffected by potential tariffs due to its specific deal with Hydro-Quebec, a U.S. subsidiary, despite broader trade tensions. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zeb Powell, the first African American X Games Gold Medalist in snowboarding, highlights Vermont's mountains as his preferred location during the Red Bull Slide-In Tour. NBC5
- ➤ Behind Abdi Sharif's standout performance, Burlington High School secured a victory over Rice in Vermont's Division I boys basketball championship, marking their first title since 2016. Burlington Free Press
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival 2025
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival features cultural celebrations of Irish and Irish-American heritage, including dance, poetry readings, and music singalongs.
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Bosch eBike Systems MY25 Dealer Training in Burlington, VT
This dealer training event by Bosch will provide essential certification and technical knowledge for bicycle dealers servicing Bosch-equipped eBikes.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival: Traditional Music Session
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival showcases Irish and Irish-American culture with traditional music sessions and poetry readings, featuring local artists in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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James McMurtry Concert at Higher Ground
James McMurtry will showcase songs from his latest album, 'The Horses and the Hounds,' blending personal narratives with a Los Angeles vibe.
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Rubblebucket Concert
Rubblebucket will perform live at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont.
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Banyan Moon Book Club Meeting at Lucy and Howe Brewing Company
The March Brewery Book Club will discuss 'Banyan Moon' by Thao Thai, exploring themes of family relationships and cultural heritage through the story of Ann Tran and her estranged mother.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival features family-friendly Irish step dancing performances and traditional music, including fiddles and flutes, at Contois Auditorium.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Celebration
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival highlights Irish and Irish-American culture through a variety of performances and events, particularly around St. Patrick’s Day.
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Joe Pera Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Standup comedian Joe Pera will perform multiple shows at Vermont Comedy Club, known for his unique comedic style and popular Adult Swim series.
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Ricky Dover Jr. Live at Higher Ground
Rock musician Ricky Dover Jr., originally from Houston and raised in Knoxville, brings his dynamic performance to Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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