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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, about 40 locals gathered at a Berkshire farmer’s field to show solidarity with nearly 400 Canadians in Frelighsburgh—organizers with Friends without Borders urged participants to reach over a red rope to shake hands. Speakers shared messages of neighborly support while children released butterflies to mark the event. Seven Days
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Over 40 Vermont dairy products won awards at the American Cheese Society Judging — held in June with winners celebrated in a late July ceremony in Sacramento. Local cheesemakers such as Cabot and Vermont Creamery showed their skill and commitment to food safety. VermontBiz
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Futures Project and Vermont Chamber of Commerce will host the 2025 Vermont Solutions Summit on September 18 at Hotel Champlain in Burlington—leaders will use data to counter common myths about growth. VermontBiz
- ➤ A new study by Hennessey Digital shows that Vermont has one billionaire while Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia have none+ John Abele, who helped start Boston Scientific, lives in Shelburne and has a net worth of $2 billion. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Saint Michael’s College in Colchester has updated its business education programs with a new Digital Marketing major and new minors in Human Resources Management and Project Management—integrating the Student Investment Fund into finance courses to build local talent. The college will host a panel discussion on the toy industry and a talk on workplace belonging in September and launch its SMConnects hybrid co-op in spring to connect students with businesses. VermontBiz
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Vermont Tech August Happy Hour
5:30-7 p.m. — Foam Brewers - Burlington — Pay for your own food/drink — Enjoy a chill evening of networking with great vibes and conversations.
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Outdoor Innovation Showcase: Vermont's Vision for Sustainability
3-5:30 p.m. — Craig's Prototype Facility — Free entry — Celebrate sustainability with discussions, networking, and optional tours of Burton's R&D center.
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The Champlain Valley Fair
Aug 22-31, 3 PM - 11 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Admission prices vary — Celebrate the end of summer with rides, games, food, and entertainment at Vermont's seasonal highlight.
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Jake Shimabukuro Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the captivating ukulele artistry of Jake Shimabukuro in a dynamic live show.
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Lettuce Concert
8-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience a vibrant musical journey with the genre-busting collective Lettuce.
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Fai Laci Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the energetic debut of Fai Laci as they perform their original tracks and share their journey in the music scene.
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Maya Manuela Concert
7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics from Nashville's indie-pop artist Maya Manuela.
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Big Pond Improv Festival
7:00-8:30 PM — Vermont Comedy Club — Check event details for tickets — Enjoy a fun night filled with laughs and improv performances.
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Blood Drive
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Make a difference by donating blood today at a local venue.
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Northeast Street Rod Nationals
12-6 p.m. — Champlain Valley Exposition — $20 adults, $6 children 6-12 — Celebrate the love for street rods with commercial exhibits, arts & crafts, and a fun-filled family atmosphere.
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