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Burlington
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Comcast introduced a five-year price guarantee for Xfinity Internet at $55 a month—providing unlimited data, best-in-class WiFi equipment, and no annual contract; customers can sign up online or at a local store following the announcement on April 15th. This offer gives subscribers flexibility while securing stable pricing over time. VermontBiz
- ➤ New Chapter, a Brattleboro vitamin company, announced that its best-selling supplements are now available at select Target stores and on Target.com. The launch includes Every Woman’s One Daily Multivitamin, Every Woman’s One Daily 40+ Multivitamin and Magnesium + Ashwagandha, and the company continues its commitment to science-backed, whole-food based formulas. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Serhat D. Gumrukcu, a 42-year-old internationally known scientist from Los Angeles, was found guilty in Burlington federal court on all three counts in a murder-for-hire and wire fraud case linking him to the 2018 killing of Gregory Davis in the Northeast Kingdom—he now faces a possible mandatory life sentence with a sentencing hearing expected in about three months. VermontBiz
- ➤ A suspect in a Colchester shooting on April 12th was arrested in Pompano Beach, Florida — 21-year-old Ryan Ducharme was taken into custody early Saturday morning after an arrest warrant was issued for attempted murder and aggravated assault, and he will be extradited back to Vermont while the 23-year-old victim remains in critical condition at UVM Medical Center. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tulip Superbloom event will take place at Hotel Vermont's Brick Terrace from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26—visitors can build a bouquet of 12 stems from over 2,000 tulips provided by Von Trapp Flowers and enjoy complimentary snacks with beverages available for purchase. Burlington Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Phil Scott announced Friday that Michael Harrington (deputy commissioner from 2017 to June 2020) will step down as commissioner at the start of July and that he said he was honored to help Vermonters during the pandemic. MyChamplainValley.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trey Woodyard, a 6-foot-6 (196-pound) forward from New Hampshire who played only six games last winter, announced on Friday via Instagram that he will join the Vermont basketball team. His move adds to other transfers for Vermont, which already signed forwards Gus Yalden and Ben Michels earlier this month. Burlington Free Press
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New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO
1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.
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Devising Lab with Michael Bodel
10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.
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Byland
8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.
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All Night Boogie Band Live Performance
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.
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Vermont 1-Day Conference
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.
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Burlington Anime Fest
10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.
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Vermont HCBS Community Information Session
10 a.m. — Contois Auditorium — Free entry — Learn about upcoming changes to Developmental Disabilities Services while connecting with case management organizations.
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ANIMAL Dance Performance
10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.
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World Ballet Company - Burlington
3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.
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Burlington Kids Weekend
May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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