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Burlington
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out on the first floor of an apartment building on Spring Street Friday night and crews quickly extinguished the flames after residents self-evacuated; (one person was taken to UVM Medical Center and both units are now uninhabitable as the Red Cross assists displaced residents). NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Smoke & Cure secured deals with Walmart, Kroger and Giant Food to bring its premium meat snacks to over 1,500 stores beginning in May. The company, which has crafted its products in its Vermont smokehouse since 1962, plans to maintain its strict quality process & careful method as it expands. VermontBiz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Public added two new weekend music shows when a schedule change took effect on May 17, with Tad Cautious hosting All Ears on Saturday evenings at 6-p.m. and DJ Llu hosting Now Playing on Sunday evenings at 6-p.m. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ For the first time, the University of Vermont held several indoor graduation ceremonies at Champlain Valley Expo during rainy weather—making it more comfortable for families and students. Eight separate ceremonies celebrated determined graduates, and events will continue today with UVM’s 224th Commencement Ceremony on University Green. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont League of Cities & Towns announced multiple deadlines and events for local officials; nominations for a PACIF board position are due by May 23 and Workers' Comp audits must be completed by then (2024 UI wage reports were due on April 30). Officials will join upcoming sessions on hiring, planning, and finance from May 19 through June 13 to enhance local operations and emergency preparedness. VermontBiz
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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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Chat with Best-Selling Author and Runner Emily Halnon
12-1 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Engage in a trailside chat about record-setting ultra running with local authors and athletes.
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M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon
7:15 AM - Jun 1, 11:59 PM — Queen City Cafe — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon through Burlington's landscapes with community spirit and live entertainment.
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Ran: 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration
'Ran' — 7:00-9:45 PM — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $ — Film buffs enjoy a 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 take on the story of King Lear.
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2025 Vermont Amateur Pickleball Championships
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The EDGE Sports & Fitness — $65 — Compete in the amateur state championship and engage in a weekend of wellness activities.
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EXTC Concert Featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the classic XTC songbook brought to life by Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.
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NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.
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Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta
7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.
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Book Club for Busy Women
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.
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