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Burlington
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Commando, a South Burlington brand that changed how we see underwear, marks 20 years with a new campaign launching October 20—where CEO Kerry O’Brien will receive the Founder’s Award and a special Founders Collection will be featured alongside social media stories from long-time partners. The celebration shows the company’s ongoing work in innovative design and fresh product lines, including a new men’s collection. VermontBiz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ University of Vermont and Dartmouth will host Indigenous Peoples’ Day events as UVM offers a film discussion on Indigenous food sovereignty — a cooking demo with Navajo chef Brian Yazzie on Monday, while Dartmouth holds a Midnight Drumming & Demonstration and a fashion show through Oct 20. Quebec museums and galleries will display Indigenous art to honor Native culture. Vermont Public
- ➤ Vermonter Kyle Thompson known as Fattie B has turned his popular podcast 3Some into a board game called Drop The Needle that lets players share personal music stories. The game will be available soon and will benefit Musicians On Call — supporting music therapy for patients. Vermont Public
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent report shows Burlington's mortgage delinquency rate was 1.9% for loans over 30 days past due and 0.6% for those over 90 days—placing it 85th worst among 111 small metros. The report ties these figures to rising inflation, high home prices and increasing insurance costs that have been straining homeowners nationwide. VermontBiz
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Mad River Glen, visitors ride the scenic lift for one last look at Vermont’s fall colors before the historic single chairlift closes for the season today— the ski area will start making snow on November 1 and plans to open in early December if the weather holds. NBC5
- ➤ The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said unallocated muzzleloader antlerless deer permits remain available after its September 9 lottery for the antlerless-only seasons from October 30 to November 2 and December 6 to 14—permits cost $10 for residents and $25 for nonresidents and are available online or from local license agents on a first-come basis. VermontBiz
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A survey of 5,014 Vermont adults shows that half of adult children have lent around $900 to their parents to cover bills and emergencies. Some respondents said the loans strained family ties — 8% reported hurt relationships — marking a change in traditional lending roles. VermontBiz
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 2026 M and T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay on May 24, 2026 and youth events on May 23, 2026 — these races will draw thousands of runners to Burlington landmarks like Church Street Marketplace and the Burlington Bike Path. The 20th annual Half Marathon Unplugged will be held on April 11, 2026 — offering half marathon, two-person relay, and virtual options with bundle pricing and early M and T Bank card discounts as registration opens October 1, 2025. VermontBiz
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Adam Cayton-Holland Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the witty humor of nationally touring comic Adam Cayton-Holland as he brings laughter to Burlington.
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Paula Poundstone Stand-Up Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience legendary comedian Paula Poundstone's sharp humor and crowd interactions.
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Pokey LaFarge Live Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket info available — Enjoy a melodic journey with Pokey LaFarge in a vibrant local setting.
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Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket details pending — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy winners Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones live in Burlington.
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Deb Talan Performance
7:30-9:30 a.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience Deb Talan's heartfelt journey through music exploring love and longing.
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Stef Dag Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with Brooklyn comedian Stef Dag, known for her viral dating show.
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The Warped Tour Band Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience live performances of your favorite Emo and pop-punk hits from iconic bands.
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Vermont Symphony Orchestra - Pastorale Symphony
7:30-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket prices vary — Experience nature's influence through music with compositions inspired by the natural world.
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GA-20 with Black Joe Lewis
7:30-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience a nostalgic blend of Blues, Country, and Rock with GA-20's dynamic performance.
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Infinity Song Concert
7-9 PM — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Experience the harmonious sounds of Soft Rock siblings from NYC.
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