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Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Migrant Justice community organizers, Heidi Perez and Ignacio 'Nacho' de la Cruz, were granted bail in immigration court after being arrested on June 14 for alleged suspicious activity near the border+ both now face deportation proceedings as they prepare their cases with community support. MyChamplainValley.com
- ➤ Vermont State Police and rescue teams searched near Camels Hump in Duxbury after three children from an organized camp went missing during a 30-minute hike that started around 4 p.m. when the children did not return in 90 minutes & camp staff alerted police just before 6:30 p.m. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders Nacho De La Cruz and Heidi Perez, who were detained on June 14 while delivering food to farmworkers in Richford, were granted bond today in Massachusetts by Immigration Judge Natalie Smith. Bond was paid with support from the Vermont Freedom Fund (ensuring their imminent release to rejoin family and community supporters). VermontBiz
- ➤ State officials said FEMA’s new policy creates uncertainty for Vermont’s disaster response—this targeted approach replaces the door-to-door canvassing seen after the 2023 and 2024 floods. Leaders now plan to set aside state funds to cover a gap in federal aid so communities are better prepared for future disasters. Vermont Public
- ➤ Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Becca Balint sent a letter on July 10 asking Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to release over $300 million in funds for the Senior Community Service Employment Program — the withheld money has already caused over 50 Vermont seniors to be furloughed. VermontBiz
- ➤ Attorney General Charity Clark announced on July 10 that Vermont will receive nearly $1.832 million from a national opioid settlement with eight drug makers to fund treatment and recovery programs. The defendants will begin paying after a local government sign-on period—restrictions on opioid marketing are part of the agreement. VermontBiz
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials said tick populations in Vermont have grown due to invasive plants, new housing, and climate change, with blacklegged ticks causing 99% of reported tick bite illnesses while more than half are positive for Lyme disease. Health experts advise wearing long sleeves, pants tucked into socks, and EPA-registered repellents to prevent bites—further noting that a tick surveillance program has been suspended because of funding cuts. VTDigger
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Joe List Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Joe List while supporting a charitable cause.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $106 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Joe List at a top-rated comedy venue.
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Joe List Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — VIP tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with Joe List in an intimate setting.
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The Future of Vermont’s Food & Farm Economy: Trends & Predictions
5-8 p.m. — Intervale Center — Free entry — Discover insights on Vermont's food and farm economy while networking and enjoying local refreshments.
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SB Nite Out #5 - B-Town & Fireworks
5:30-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from local vendors followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the community.
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Bonny Light Horseman
7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Cost not specified — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Bonny Light Horseman as they celebrate humanity through music.
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The Ramble Roller Disco
2-4 p.m. — Pomeroy Park — $5 suggested donation — Roll with us at the 4th annual roller disco while supporting a great cause.
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Robert Lester Folsom Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of melodic sounds from southern singer-songwriter Robert Lester Folsom.
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Vermont Lake Monsters 50/50 Raffle Night
5-9 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Enjoy a night at the ballpark selling raffle tickets to support Camp Ta-Kum-Ta.
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Grieves Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $51+ — Enjoy a night of powerful music with Grieves at Higher Ground in South Burlington.
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