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Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union Bankshares reported Q2 net income of $2.4 million compared to $2.0 million last year and said its total assets and loan volumes grew while interest income increased; the board declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per share payable on August 7—shareholders recorded on July 26 will receive the payment. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Fish — Wildlife is offering free hunter education courses this fall for new hunters; in-person classes are held in August and September with final sessions in early October. The courses include basic, bowhunter, trapper, and combined training and are taught by volunteer instructors who stress safe practices, with details listed on the department's website. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, severe storms will hit Burlington from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the weather may bring fast downpours with up to 60 mph winds, a very low chance for a weak tornado, isolated power outages, and difficult travel conditions. MyChamplainValley.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vermont's congressional delegation secured nearly $23 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the aging Winooski River Bridge, built in 1929, and to improve travel lanes for cars, bikes, and pedestrians. The funds will upgrade lanes—adding shared-use paths and better drainage—to help the bridge withstand extreme weather. NBC5
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Adaptive and Bart Adaptive Sports Center said they plan to join forces to offer more adaptive sports opportunities for people in Vermont. The merger is underway and will be legally completed by July 31 + programs and volunteering will keep running without interruption. VermontBiz
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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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The Red Rocks 5K Run
9:30 a.m. — Red Rocks Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic 5K trail run through the beautiful woods of Red Rocks Park.
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2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
8 AM – 4:30 PM — Waterfront Park — Fundraising event — Celebrate community spirit and support cancer survivors with thrilling dragon boat races.
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