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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A sailboat capsized on Lake Iroquois near the boat launch on Beebe Lane on Monday around 1 p.m. when a sailor clung to the overturned boat until a powerboat rescued him and both later righted the vessel with no injuries. NBC5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Burlington police investigated a targeted gunshot and assault on Aug. 17 at the intersection of Saint Paul and College streets near City Hall Park as they increased patrols downtown & collected video evidence to identify those involved. NBC5
- ➤ Burlington police arrested a minor after a high-speed chase began when officers responded to car break-in reports on Berry Street and saw two dark stolen cars speeding downtown—one crashing on Manhattan Avenue—resulting in the suspect being cited for eluding police, with no injuries reported. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On August 18th, ECHO opened Champ: America’s Lake Monster, a new permanent exhibit at the Leahy Center on Burlington's waterfront that lets visitors explore the legend with interactive displays and a life-sized sculpture. The three-floor exhibit—developed over more than a year—offers hands-on activities and multimedia screens that show hundreds of years of lake monster sightings. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont author Amy Klinger discussed her new novel Ducks on the Pond on radio Monday at noon—she used softball and abstract art to show small town life and her talk was rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Vermont Public
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Agency of Education advised parents to review social media privacy settings and limit details like school names when sharing back-to-school pictures. Experts warned that including personal information—such as details on backpacks—could put children at risk. NBC5
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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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Big Pond Improv Festival
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience a night of laughs with top-notch improv performances.
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