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Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Parks Forever launched a pilot program to offer free day-use entry to state parks for over 100,000 low-income Vermonters from late May through October. Families and individuals receiving Economic Services Division and WIC benefits are eligible, and private donors fully fund the program— the first of its kind in the nation. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Dan Smith, President and CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation, warned that Vermont faces severe challenges from reduced federal support, rising costs, and recent floods that strain community programs. He urged donors to focus on steady community-centered giving—helping local organizations support neighbors and build a secure future. VermontBiz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Underwater Preservation Program uses yellow buoys to mark historic shipwreck sites and guide divers to underwater signage under the federal Abandoned Shipwreck Act. The museum will soon expand access for non-divers by offering boat tours with remote-operated vehicles that stream live images—while digital 3D models of the wrecks are also available online. VTDigger
- ➤ The Young Writers Project, an online community started in Burlington in 2006, featured this week's entry 'Growing Up' by Astrid Longstreth (15) from West Bolton with a photo titled 'March Blooms' by Amelia Van Driesche (18) from Burlington. The project invites youth ages 13-19 to share their writing and art on a free, interactive website. VTDigger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bekah Mandell explained that Vermont’s education funding system is based on statewide school taxes that treat all towns equally—allowing local voters to control spending and keeping tax rates consistent regardless of wealth. She added that reforms following a mid-1990s lawsuit made the system more equal—although changes are needed to ease tax jumps for low and middle-income residents. VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former AHS Secretary Mike Smith was named by the Green Mountain Care Board to review UVM Health Network program costs with a focus on administrative expenses—he will compare Vermont's costs with those of states like Maine to guide future changes. Vermont Public
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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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Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.
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