Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Burlington.
💼 Business
Burlington-based CannaPlanners ranked No. 1,868 on the Inc. 5000 list and was the seventh fastest-growing startup in Vermont as it grew 233% over three years and expanded its team to 27 employees—marking its first time on the list.
🚨 Crime
On Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, officers from Springfield Police and Windsor County Sheriff's Department responded to 78 Valley St where a man identified as James Crary from Newport accelerated toward them and was fatally shot at about 9:30 p.m.—Vermont State Police led the investigation, reviewing camera footage and witness accounts while conducting his autopsy on Saturday.
Vermont State Police investigated a suspicious death after Bennington police turned over the case following a woman’s fatal injury on Route 11 near Thompsonburg Road in Londonderry on Aug.
22—authorities detained a person of interest and the hospital later resumed normal operations.
🎭 Culture
On Friday night, five Ukrainian teens presented a play in Burlington that shared their personal stories from growing up in a war zone—organized by the nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine.
The performance, inspired by letters from a trauma retreat, marked the third stop in their New England tour as final shows were held Saturday in the greater Boston area.
NBC5’s Andrew Grautski outlines a weekend of regional events.
On Saturday, Aug. 23, Stowe and Bondville host music festivals and fairs—today in Waitsfield the Mad River Valley Summer Carnival offers rides, games and live acts while Malone and Eden Mills hold a fly-in and cultural gathering.
Shelburne Museum is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Ticonderoga's 1955 arrival with a weekend of events from September 11 to September 14 that include a sunset toast, a guided walk with a lecture, art workshops and a yoga class on the steamboat decks — each event honoring its storied legacy.
📰 Economy
Vermont’s coworking spaces and innovation hubs are growing—research by UVM with local partners shows these hubs boost community ties and economic growth.
Interns at several sites provided insights into how local professionals and entrepreneurs benefit from these collaborative spaces.
🎓 Education
College students and their families filled downtown Burlington ahead of classes that start Monday, as many freshmen gathered on Church Street and mixed excitement with some nervousness – a busy scene marking the unofficial start of the school year.
Some students and parents shared that adjusting from a small-town feel to the city bustle took effort as they prepared for the fall semester.
🎉 Burlington Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hardware Hacknight with PostHog
5-8 p.m. — VCET - Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies — Food and beverages provided — Dive into hands-on hardware building with DeskHog, an open-source developer toy.
Vermont Dental Conference 2025
Thu, Sep 18th — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Visit Booth #30 — Explore, evolve, and excel in dental practices at this specialized conference.
It's A 2000's Party
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Higher Ground — $20 admission — Flash back to the 90's and 2000's while skating to your favorite tunes with DJ Junior Jay.
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