Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. and Canadian border agencies gathered in Newport on Saturday to honor fallen Border Patrol agent David Chris Maland as dozens of law enforcement vehicles lined the streets in a solemn tribute following his fatal shooting during a traffic stop in Coventry—federal charges are pending against Teresa Youngblut and another. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will hold public hearings starting March 17 at Mt. Anthony Union High School & at other sites to discuss changes that would let hunters use antlerless permits, take a conditional second buck & expand archery seasons in select areas. The department is accepting public comments by email until May 25, 2025. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont women’s basketball won the America East conference tournament to secure an automatic bid despite a 5-9 nonconference record and awaits the NCAA bracket reveal on Selection Sunday. Analysts project the Catamounts will be seeded 15—likely facing UConn in the first round if placed at Storrs. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Burlington Seahorses girls basketball team ended a 49-year championship drought with a 55—33 win over St. Johnsbury on Saturday, led by seniors Nylah Mitchell and Bree McDonald who each scored 20 points. The team used strong defense and key runs to secure the victory in its final high school game. Burlington Free Press
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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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Female Founders: Olympians
Olympians join the stage at Hotel Vermont to talk about life as an entrepreneur after the Games! Carissa Gordon Gump is a 2008 Olympian in the sport of weightlifting, and Jennifer Kessy is a silver medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, and now both are entrepreneurs pursuing their own venture!
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Charlie Parr Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground | Tickets available | Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Charlie Parr at Showcase Lounge.
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Langston Kerman Live at Vermont Comedy Club
Langston Kerman, an accomplished comedian and actor known for his work on various television series, returns to Vermont for a night of comedy.
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Admitted Student Day
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Hoehl Welcome Center — Free entry — Discover your future as a Purple Knight with faculty, classmates, and majors on display.
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Bella White Concert
7:30-11:00 p.m. | Higher Ground Showcase Lounge | Ticket prices vary | Experience the soulful sounds of Bella White live in concert.
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Atsuko Okatsuka Comedy Show
3 PM - 5 PM | Vermont Comedy Club | Tickets selling fast | Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings joy and silliness through her viral #Dropchallenge on tour.
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Throwback: A Grown-Up Book Fair
1:30-8 p.m. — O.N.E. Community Center — Free entry — Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with books, fun activities, and community vibes.
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