Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Today in Montpelier, lawmakers brace for a governor veto on a bill while a local researcher publishes findings on multiple sclerosis.
The Frequency podcast examines if eating affordable, healthy food can help the climate — a topic affecting local community choices.
A sheep at Clover & Bee Farm in Underhill gave birth to six healthy lambs earlier this month, far surpassing the expected two and raising the flock to 21; the ewe, named Teemu after a hockey star, is healthy and set to breed again.
🎭 Culture
Vermont sugarmakers experienced a roller coaster season marked by full crop yields and a 650% production increase since 2005 ahead of the Maple Festival.
At Snow Hill Farm (with 1,200 taps in Westford), traditional sugaring continues despite heavy winter storms.
🎓 Education
The Vermont Construction Academy held an open house on Monday in Winooski to demo a Caterpillar Inc. Excavator simulator and discuss apprenticeship programs with the Vermont Department of Labor.
Visitors, including high school students, explored hands-on training opportunities in the trades (addressing Vermont’s growing skills gap).
Colleges are cautiously welcoming AI with new campus programs (Bennington and Champlain leading initiatives) to integrate the tech into courses and prepare students for future challenges; experts urge clear guidelines to balance innovation with academic standards.
Vermont Works for Women is highlighting National Apprenticeship Week this morning by partnering with the Vermont Department of Labor and Alliance Mechanical for Women in Apprenticeship Day on April 30 at the Carpenters Union in South Burlington.
The event honors Trailblazers pre-apprenticeship program that trains women in skilled trades.
🌲 Environment
PurposeEnergy uses VEDA funding to build renewable energy plants that convert food waste into biogas — facilities in South Burlington, Shelburne, and Middlebury process organic waste today, generating enough green energy to heat up to 1,200 homes.
🏥 Health
Free Narcan is now available at Grand Isle town offices to help combat drug overdoses (the drop box, funded by an opioid settlement, will later move to the town library).
Peter Calabresi at UVM completed a five-year study published in Nature Neuroscience that found a process called parthanatos may be blocked by drugs to slow progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
His team will conduct further tests and trials to develop new treatments.
🏈 Sports
High school sports fans can vote on burlingtonfreepress.com for the Girls Athlete of the Week presented by Delta Dental until 9 p.m. Thursday, Apr.
30; winners will be named on Friday, May 1.
High school sports fans can vote for the Vermont Varsity Insider Boys Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental on Burlington Free Press’s website until 9 p.m. Thursday, with winners to be announced Friday, May 1 (please email nominations to [email protected] for future ballots).
🎉 Burlington Events
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TRAP Performance by Slow Shapes Dance Company
7:30-9 p.m. — McCarthy Art Gallery — $20 — Experience an evening of contemporary dance as fifteen dancers bring a compelling story to life.
Fleshwater Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Fleshwater performing new hits and fan favorites.
Carmina Burana Listening Party
7-8 p.m. — The Venetian Soda Lounge — Sliding scale pricing — Enjoy drinks and snacks while diving into the majestic world of Carmina Burana with expert commentary.
Laurie Kilmartin Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $110 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
Scarlet Demore with Violet Crimes
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Not specified — Experience the energetic fusion of punk rock and melodic hardcore from local favorites Violet Crimes.
Rachel Scanlon Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $103 — Rachel Scanlon is set to deliver an unforgettable comedy experience in Burlington.
Business After Hours: Grand Opening Celebration
5-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with networking, tours, and delightful hospitality.
Pete Lee at Vermont Comedy Club
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $103 — Pete Lee brings his unforgettable comedy experience to Burlington.
Pete Lee Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets starting at $103 — Pete Lee brings an unforgettable night of laughter to Burlington's stage.
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