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Burlington
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Burlington cyclists Marcie Gallagher and Betsy McGavisk are biking to every country store in Vermont and using Instagram to show their stops—so far they have visited 53 stores and plan to bike from Brattleboro back to Burlington to visit more. Their tour supports local shops by letting customers buy treats like pickled eggs and zucchini while enjoying a unique community experience. Seven Days
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Vermont Public laid off 15 staffers on August 27 in a 14% workforce reduction due to a $2 million budget shortfall after Congress rescinded federal funding—this measure is expected to save at least $1.5 million while key local programs remain intact. Vermont Public
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers, staff, and parents toured the new Burlington High School campus on Institute Road on Wednesday—viewing its library, gym, and classroom that will serve the 2026 school year next fall. Officials said the project is on track and within budget as they thank the community for its patience over the two-year development. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Champlain’s water level has dropped due to drought, leaving rocks and debris that may damage boat propellers and make docking hard. Local marinas and state parks remain open—officials advise boaters and swimmers to be cautious as Labor Day weekend approaches. NBC5
- ➤ Forecast maps from the Smoky Mountains website show that Vermont's fall foliage will start with minimal color the week of Sept. 9, turn patchy by Sept. 23, and peak the week of Oct. 7 before fading by Oct. 14—this guide helps locals plan to enjoy the autumn display. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ State regulators required new operating rules at Green River Reservoir to improve water quality — prompting Morrisville Water & Light to plan surrendering its federal license after years of legal fighting. The move may reduce hydropower production by cutting 2 percent of local electricity and could force the utility to depend more on carbon-emitting sources. Seven Days
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Vermont rolled back its motel housing program, more people have found themselves on the streets and small towns are struggling with rising homelessness. Local leaders in Montpelier and Newport have urged state officials to provide help—especially for basic services like water, sanitation and shelter. Seven Days
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report released its 2025-2026 list and ranked UVM Medical Center in Burlington as one of Vermont’s best regional hospitals — the ranking reflects the center’s strong quality care and patient safety outcomes. Burlington Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host its first Free Mentored Fishing Weekend from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1, allowing each licensed angler to bring up to four unlicensed anglers aged 15 or older to fish for free. The department will also hold free Fish with a Warden workshops at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30 at Bomoseen, Little River & Silver Lake State Parks to introduce newcomers to the sport. VermontBiz
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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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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.
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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.
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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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