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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six Vermont orchards have set up a GoFundMe to raise $150,000 for 187 Jamaican seasonal workers affected by Hurricane Melissa, which caused heavy damage in Jamaica at the end of October. Orchard owners said the funds will help workers rebuild their lives and continue to care for local crops — they have always played a vital role in Vermont farming. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Today, restaurants across Vermont offer free meals and special deals for veterans and active-duty service members in honor of Veterans Day. Offers include free tall coffee at Starbucks, a free doughnut from Dunkin’, free breakfast at Denny’s from 5 a.m. to noon, and discounts at 99 Restaurant, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle, and Firehouse Subs—with a valid military ID required. NBC5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GlobalFoundries announced a licensing agreement with TSMC for GaN technology to develop power devices and will test the technology at its Burlington facility—production of the new chips for datacenters, industrial systems, and automotive applications will begin later in 2026. VermontBiz
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Vermont filmmaker made a documentary, The Green Box: A Heart of War, that follows Jim Kurtz as he pieces together his father’s World War II service after finding old relics (letters and medals) in a green box. The film shows how war leaves lasting scars on families and is available on PBS through November and December. NBC5
- ➤ Burlington readers will soon see the late author Bill Mares’s final work, 2050: Vermonters Take a Swipe at the Future, completed by his wife and friends after his cancer diagnosis in 2024 (the 140-page essay collection looks ahead at Vermont’s future through various local voices). The book is set for release this weekend with upcoming readings scheduled in St. Johnsbury, Stowe, Montpelier and Burlington. VTDigger
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices in Vermont have risen as the state average reached $3.11 per gallon—a 4.7‐cent increase from last week—while Burlington’s average climbed 3.9 cents to $3.17 per gallon. A survey of 100 Burlington stations reported prices ranging ($3.11 to $3.34) as supply drops and refinery issues kept prices high, according to GasBuddy. VermontBiz
- ➤ The Vermont Department of Labor will hold its Work Your Way Job Fair Series on November 19 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at five American Job Centers—including the Burlington Job Center (63 Pearl Street)—where job seekers can meet local employers and explore flexible work options. VermontBiz
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WRUV, UVM's radio station, is marking its 70th anniversary with a series of fundraisers including a benefit bake at American Flatbread in Burlington on Nov. 11. Organizers say the events will honor the station's legacy and engage local listeners. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Saint Michael’s College will host alumnus and NPR Pentagon reporter Tom Bowman ’77 to speak about his career and experiences covering 9/11 and combat zones today at 4:30 p.m. in the Dion Family Student Center’s Roy Room — the free talk will include a Q&A and light refreshments. VermontBiz
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Treasurer Pieciak announced that the Vermont Saves retirement program earned the 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award — a national honor recognizing its success in expanding retirement access to Vermont workers. The program, launched ahead of schedule in December 2024, now requires employers with five or more workers without a retirement plan to enroll, helping thousands save over $3.5 million. VermontBiz
- ➤ Vermont used $6 million in contingency funds to pay for two weeks of SNAP benefits while over 65,000 Vermonters faced a delay as a new system was built—spurring increased visits to food shelves. Food banks received a $250,000 boost to keep supplies stocked—while the emergency board will reconvene Thursday if the shutdown continues. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Burlington Free Press is inviting local readers to vote for the Delta Dental tournament MVP selected from 11 standout players from four state champion high school boys soccer teams. Voting ends at 9 p.m. on November 17 & standout efforts like key saves and game-winning goals have been noted. Burlington Free Press
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Comedy Night with Casey Balsham
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with Casey Balsham, reminiscent of Sarah Silverman and Beth Stelling.
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The Arcadian Wild Concert
7-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the enchanting indie folk sounds of Nashville's The Arcadian Wild.
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Beach Fossils Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soothing sounds of one of NYC's definitive underground bands from the 2010s.
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Vermont Craft Brewers Conference
Nov 17-18 — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check online for ticket details — A gathering for craft beverage enthusiasts to connect and learn.
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The New Mastersounds Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the infectious funk and soul-jazz of The New Mastersounds with a stellar lineup.
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Disco Biscuits Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Two day pass available — Experience an electrifying evening of live music with The Disco Biscuits.
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Bakuretsu Con 2025
Friday-Sunday — Hampton Inn Colchester — $65+ — Explore the vibrant world of anime and gaming while connecting with fellow fans in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Chris Gethard Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience humor and storytelling with comedian Chris Gethard, known for his unique blend of candid charm and wit.
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Poranguí Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience transformative musical rhythms woven from ancestral songs and indigenous beats around the world.
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Jake Minch Concert
6-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — VIP Add-On available — Experience heartfelt songs from a storyteller with a novelist's eye for detail.
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