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Burlington
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Forbes released its annual billionaires list and Vermont’s only billionaire, John Abele (co-founder of Boston Scientific), was ranked No. 2,052; he lives in Shelburne and owns 1,000 acres at Meach Cove Farms. Burlington Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Burlington band Dwight + Nicole will release their album 'Day or Night' and hold an album-release show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington — they aim to grow their audience with original songs and covers. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ In Jericho, Vermont, Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley first captured over 5,000 unique snowflakes with a microscope and camera in the late 1800s — documenting weather details as he worked. His pioneering effort continues to inspire scientists and artists today. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, strong winds are causing isolated power outages in parts of Vermont as gusts sweep across the northern Adirondacks and northwest slopes of the Green Mountains, and lake-effect snow is expected to bring slick travel conditions. Rain with melting snow is raising river levels, though flooding is not expected. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington City Council sent the Abenaki heritage totem proposal back for review, delaying plans to install it in Battery Park. The council will revisit the matter in April as organizers and cultural leaders push for recognition. NBC5
- ➤ Tax scammers are ramping up their efforts using AI-enabled tactics in robocalls, texts, and phishing emails to impersonate the IRS, according to the FTC. Burlington residents are advised to verify unexpected messages by typing the official web address (IRS.gov) and report any suspicious contacts immediately. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A man from Mount Washington has launched a free, AI-powered text-to-speech app to preserve his voice after his ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) diagnosis. Talk To Me, Goose uses his own voice and is available on iPhones and Android phones in the U.S. and Canada. NBC5
- ➤ When BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealth stopped offering Medicare Advantage last year, many Vermonters switched to traditional Medicare with costly Medigap plans, facing higher medical bills and added confusion. The state expanded its Medicare Savings Program on Jan. 1 to help over 14,300 seniors with premiums + deductibles. VTDigger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont women's basketball earned a 14-seed and now will face No. 3 Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday, March 21 at noon ET, with ESPN broadcasting the game. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Ski resorts are preparing to extend their season into spring thanks to heavy snowfall and active snowmaking. Whiteface will host amateur competitions — Killington and Sugarbush plan special events including concerts and pond skim days. NBC5
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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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Vermont Home Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Visit for a variety of home improvement ideas from local experts and innovative products.
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Old 97s Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the legendary Old 97s as they showcase their latest album, 'American Primitive'.
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VBRN Career Day 2026
3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Participate in poster sessions and networking with STEM professionals at this annual symposium.
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Kaleb Cohen Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soulful sounds of rising artist Kaleb Cohen with his raw storytelling and impressive piano skills.
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