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Burlington
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways will offer a 35% discount on new round-trip bookings made by September 5 for travel from September 10 to January 31—travelers should note there are blackout dates and other restrictions to follow. VermontBiz
- ➤ Burlington paused downtown construction two weeks ago by opening Main Street on nights and weekends to help local businesses but owners say morning revenue has dropped by 20 to 30% from last year + city leaders explained the change is part of a plan to improve downtown accessibility and that the project will last into 2026. NBC5
- ➤ VMEC will host a series of fall events for Vermont manufacturers—ranging from Advanced Manufacturing Day on Oct 16 at Generator Makerspace to Lean workshops in Rutland on Sept 24, another session in Brattleboro on Oct 29, a Quality Conference in Burlington on Sept 15 to 16, and a leadership training program starting early November—with options for in-person or virtual participation at fees of $98 or $375 per person. VermontBiz
- ➤ Milton officials are in talks with Amazon as the company appeals Essex’s rejection of a 107,000 square foot distribution facility — officials note that Milton’s location near Interstate 89 and Route 7 makes it a strong match. Amazon defended its traffic study and said the project would create jobs and boost local growth. NBC5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Defendants Isaiah Argro (26) from Queens and a 16-year-old from Colchester pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges and were held without bail in connection with the mob-style beating of Scott Kastner (who suffered a severe brain bleed and died five days later) on Aug. 11. VTDigger
- ➤ Stephen Loewe, 43, was sentenced on August 29 to 45 months in prison after pleading guilty to straw purchasing 19 firearms and robbing 3 banks in Springfield and Putney. VermontBiz
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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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Burlington VegFest
12-5 p.m. — Hula — Free entry — Celebrate a fun, fully vegan festival with local vendors and community spirit in beautiful Burlington, Vermont.
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