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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, many veterans gathered at Colchester’s Josh’s House to honor fallen soldiers and support one another. The nonprofit—named after veteran Josh Pallotta who died in 2014 after struggling with PTSD and a brain injury—offered healing programs, peer support, and community meals and welcomed nearly 12,000 veterans last year. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ VermontBiz & the U.S. Small Business Administration will honor the 2025 Vermont SBA Award winners on June 10 at Essex Resort & Spa, with registration from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. and the awards ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. VermontBiz
- ➤ Allegory Cyber LLC will host a live cybersecurity demonstration titled 'Break It to Fix It: Poking Holes in a Web App' on May 30th at 3:30 p.m. at Hula in Burlington to show ethical web app penetration testing using a standard tool (Burp Suite) and limited to 20 seats for hands-on learning. The event will give web developers and IT professionals a clear view of digital security techniques before attackers can exploit any weaknesses. VermontBiz
- ➤ Downtown businesses in Burlington reported lower foot traffic during Memorial Day weekend due to ongoing Main Street construction, with owner Paul Buschner noting a 30-40% drop in sales and customers facing unclear directions. Some businesses closed for the summer while newer outlets like Pepper Palace began to see opportunities as construction continues with an expected finish by November 2026. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Andrew Britt has been named the new leader of Lyric Theatre Company in Burlington and he brings work from Broadway, national tours, and TV (including Bright Star and Waiting for Godot) to guide the theater into a new chapter. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Phill Scott proclaimed May as Foster Care Month to renew Vermont’s commitment to over 800 children and youth—today the Vermont Department for Children and Families thanked foster, kinship, and respite care providers for their service. The department urged families to consider fostering or respite care to help strengthen support for Vermont’s most vulnerable children. VermontBiz
- ➤ Ryan McLiverty, a cyber analyst at the Vermont Intelligence Center in Williston, earned a national award for his cybersecurity work in late April—he was recognized by the National Network of Fusion Centers for excellence in cyber protection. Burlington Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vermont hospitals charged more than five times the average price for outpatient drugs, prompting lawmakers to propose a cap on costs. The House health care committee advanced an amendment—set to limit prices to 130% starting July 1 and 120% from January—that now heads to the Senate for further review. VTDigger
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s signature creemee—an ice cream with extra butterfat—is sold in about 400 spots statewide and is a favorite treat during summer and fall. In Burlington, local vendors like Burlington Bay Market & Cafe and Little Gordo offer tasty options with flavors such as maple, chocolate, and berry. Burlington Free Press
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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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Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.
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4x4x48 Challenge
4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.
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Intentional Peer Support Core Training
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.
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