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Burlington
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A vibrant caravan of cars carrying handmade signs and Canadian flags rolled north on I-89 to the Canadian border to express solidarity against harmful immigration and foreign policy measures from Washington — organized by Indivisible VT. The demonstration started in Williston and ended with a peaceful gathering near Highgate as participants affirmed their ties with Canada. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FoodScience, LLC acquired Natural Dog Company, a trusted dog care brand known for its quality products, on April 25th in Williston. The acquisition is FoodScience’s first since joining Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and is expected to combine operational excellence with Natural Dog’s market strength + boost pet wellness. VermontBiz
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Vermont State Police autopsy on April 25 confirmed that Aaron LaRoche, who shot Milton police officer Sgt. Paul Locke on April 23 before barricading himself in his Main Street apartment, died from a self-inflicted gunshot — Sgt. Locke recovered at home and no other injuries were reported. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont State Police is investigating a shooting at 879 N. Main St in Barre where a 45-year-old man was fatally shot in the abdomen on April 24 and police arrested Donna Robinson from Washington on charges of burglary, simple assault, possessing a firearm as a prohibited person and being a habitual offender (arraignment is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Monday in Barre). VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont women’s basketball signed former Binghamton guard Jadyn Weltz from the transfer portal on Saturday morning. Weltz, a two-time all-conference selection who averaged 9.7 points per game last season and has one year of eligibility, will boost the Catamounts as they adjust their roster for the upcoming season. Burlington Free Press
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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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Community Yard Sale
3-5 p.m. — Rick Marcotte Central School parking lot — Registration fee required — Sell your wares and enjoy some tasty treats at the community yard sale.
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Sports & Fitness Expo
1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Explore the latest in sportswear, gear, and local products at this vibrant expo.
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