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Burlington
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Young Writers Project released its weekly piece ‘New Forest’ by 15-year-old Adeline White of Pittsford, accompanied by artwork ‘Cold + Bright’ by 16-year-old Phoebe Gresham of Huntington. The Burlington-based online community has showcased teen creativity since 2006. VTDigger
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent Census Bureau data shows Vermont lost 726 residents from domestic migration last year, reversing a Covid-era influx — international migration slowed from over 1,000 to 600 new arrivals. Demographers say low birth rates and an aging population may continue to limit local growth. VTDigger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A stormwater break caused minor erosion outside Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, prompting crews to close the road between NCO Drive and Ethan Allen Drive + repair the damage after South Burlington Police received a mudslide call around 4:30 p.m. Mar. 7. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hazen girls basketball won their second championship after beating Windsor 55-53 in an overtime thriller on March 7 in Barre (Kelsie Rivard scored 30 points to secure the title). Burlington Free Press
- ➤ America East Player of the Year TJ Hurley powered Vermont to a 77-57 win over Bryant on Saturday at Patrick Gym—scoring 29 points as his team prepares to face NJIT in the conference semifinal on Tuesday, March 10. Burlington Free Press
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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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Matt Payne Concert
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the melodic sounds of Matt Payne and catch his collaboration with Ollie Lloyd & Thermal Music.
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