Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Burlington.
Nepali and Tibetan communities are raising funds to support flood recovery in their home countries.
A federal judge rejected the first test of Vermont’s new law requiring political ads using AI be labeled, and a local artist remixed The Friday Song into a dance club hit.
In Essex Junction, Deborah Garcia, known as the World Trade Widow, shares her story on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as she turns her grief into community advocacy.
She lost her husband during the attack and her son in 2020, and now uses her writing to honor their memory.
Burlington's annual Pride parade returns to downtown Sunday, led by a new coalition — including Burly Bear, Out in the 802 and Queer VT — that will guide the event from noon to Battery Park where the festival begins at 1 p.m.
Vermont Almanac, the six-year local publication known for its mix of Vermont stories, has announced its closure due to funding & resource challenges.
The founders urged anyone interested in continuing its legacy to reach out, and past issues will remain available online.
Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone read her grandmother's poem Wild Asters on Vermont Public's monthly poetry series (broadcast July 16 during Morning Edition and All Things Considered).
Helen Lyons paired the reading with Henriette Renié's Pièce symphonique en trois épisodes.
Deejay Craig Mitchell will spin remixed Yoko Ono tracks, including 'Walking on Thin Ice,' at the SEABA Art Hop today at the BCA Center on Pine Street.
The free art event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (video projections by The Media Factory and John Killacky add to the immersive experience).
General Daniel Finnegan, a Vermont Air National Guard pilot, recalled flying over the Manhattan wreckage on 9/11 as he described seeing rising smoke and fire trucks, and the base in South Burlington holds a remembrance ceremony today at 1 p.m.
Members of the Vermont National Guard gathered at the 158th Fighter Wing in South Burlington on Friday afternoon to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a moment of silence at 1:30 p.m. — highlighting the historic deployment of F-16s over New York City.
After 24 years serving patients, nurse practitioner Holly Whitcomb will soon launch Horizon Primary Care on Timber Lane in South Burlington.
The new concierge model aims to offer personalized care while addressing challenges with insurance reimbursements.
Local Vermont orchards invite residents to enjoy fall by picking apples and sampling fresh cider and treats.
Eight orchards offer outdoor fun, with features like hayrides and live music (many open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), providing a festive seasonal outing for families.
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