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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ellie Mae, an 8-year-old spotted German shorthaired pointer, comforts anxious travelers at Burlington airport during her three-hour shifts most days. Her owner, John Wrobel, restarted the airport's therapy dog program in 2023 after a pause in service during the pandemic—helping to ease travel stress. Seven Days
- ➤ A volunteer program called Aging in Place with Pets provided weekly at-home visits to about 50 Burlington residents to assist with pet care needs. Occupational therapist Blake Randell launched the service in 2023 and now plans to expand it to serve more older Vermonters—especially those with health or mobility challenges. Seven Days
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GlobalFoundries said it would invest $16 billion to upgrade its chip-making and packaging plants in Vermont and New York to meet growing demand for AI work. Most of the money will update operations while $3 billion will fund research on tech—tech that uses light to process data. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Vermont musicians will celebrate Make Music Day on summer solstice, June 21, with church bells tolling in Randolph to launch a day of free performances across various venues — from concert halls to home living rooms. Big Heavy World organizes the event and provides an interactive map for those wishing to join in. MyChamplainValley.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak on Tuesday signed a resolution to spend $10K to move the Food Not Cops free lunch service to a safer and more accessible spot downtown — this decision follows a City Council vote and public debate — as officials and volunteers plan the transition by July 14. VTDigger
- ➤ Federal lawmakers are considering a bill that may cut SNAP benefits for up to 13,000 Vermonters and reduce food aid by $7 million to $33 million annually. Local farmers, still recovering from recent floods, warn that fewer SNAP dollars could worsen food insecurity—officials are watching how state reserve funds might be used to offset these losses. Vermont Public
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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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Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup
4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.
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