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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is hosting a 24-hour telethon to raise funds for local media archives from Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. until today at 6 p.m. on YouTube, Comcast Channel 1087, and Burlington Telecom Channel 217. Community members may join the live studio audience at 294 North Winooski Avenue, and the event features an online auction, musical performances, creative acts, and talk shows with a ten-thousand-dollar funding match from local donors. VermontBiz
- ➤ Paddles Without Borders picnic will take place tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. at the Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero — the event features a free picnic with hamburgers and hot dogs, live music, and a cash bar for beer and wine. The celebration will honor strong ties between Vermont and Canada with welcome remarks from Andy Julow and support from Indivisible Champlain Islands. Burlington Free Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont dairies won 49 ribbons at the American Cheese Society competition as Jasper Hill Farm’s Withersbrook Blue earned second place for Best of Show and other cheeses won first in several categories (the state Department of Agriculture reported Friday). MyChamplainValley.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Next week, northbound lanes on the Burlington-Winooski Bridge will be reduced to one lane (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 28 and 29) as the Vermont Agency of Transportation collects soil samples before a three-year phased project replaces the nearly 100-year-old bridge starting in 2028. Officials say the project will include public outreach and may adjust lane configurations as construction continues. Vermont Public
- ➤ When Esther Tekele Ngoy was detained in early July and released on bond after nearly two weeks in custody, her brother said officials left him in the dark about her whereabouts. The Vermont Department of Corrections is developing a new webpage to share data on ICE holds and average detention times—legal advocates say better client access is needed. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials said mosquito testing found West Nile virus in St. Albans and Jamestown Canyon virus in Rutland even though no human or animal cases have been reported so far. They urged Vermonters to use repellent, wear long sleeves, and remove standing water—steps that can help prevent mosquito bites. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Green Football Club won its conference championship by defeating Lionsbridge FC 3-1 in overtime at Virtue Field on Friday and will play Dothan United in the national semifinals on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The sold-out game (tickets sold out in under 30 seconds) marked the team's best season, drawing strong support from local fans (the Green Mountain Bhoys led the cheers). VTDigger
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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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Beth Stelling Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the comedic brilliance of Beth Stelling, whose latest Netflix special is a must-watch.
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Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. — farr's field — $15; free for kids 12 and under — Spectators can enjoy vintage vehicles alongside flea markets, processions, and competitions.
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Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Shelburne Farms Breeding Barn — Check event for details — Celebrate the art of cheesemaking in a state renowned for its world-class cheeses.
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BCA Summer Concert Series: Ian Campbell
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Burlington City Arts @ The BCA Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lunchtime concert in City Hall Park with local musician Ian Campbell's melodic tunes.
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Vermont Public Kids Day
10 AM – 3 PM — ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain — $16.50-20; free for members and kids 2 and under — Enjoy crafts, story time, and meet Daniel Tiger in a family-friendly environment.
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