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Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Burlington News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Burlington—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Burlington News Today…
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Sarah George Defends Progressive Prosecution | Burlington News
Sarah George, Chittenden County’s progressive prosecutor, is running for a third term and proudly calls herself an “activist,” arguing that all prosecutors…
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Head Start Under Fire | Burlington News
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting sweeping changes to Head Start, the decades-old program that serves low-income children with education, health…
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Spider-Man Breaks Box Office Record | Burlington News
Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered box office records with a jaw-dropping $360 million opening weekend in North America—surpassing even Avengers: Endgame’s…
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Hate Incident Rocks South Burlington | Burlington News
A shocking hate crime unfolded in South Burlington, Vermont, when a 52-year-old man allegedly assaulted two Muslim women wearing hijabs, hurling anti-Muslim…
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Vermont Targets Second Homes for Tax Reform | Burlington News
Vermont Democrats are rallying behind a bold new tax plan targeting second homes, arguing it’s not just about revenue—but fairness and housing access. With…
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Vermont Circus Festival Returns | Burlington News
Get ready for the return of the Vermont Circus Festival, hitting Brattleboro and Putney from November 1–8 with circus arts, community fun, and unforgettable…
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Vermont Blueberry Festival in Full Swing | Burlington News
Vermont’s Blueberry Festival is in full swing with a parade, kid-friendly fun, and blueberry heaven—especially pies. Running all week, it tops off with a car…
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Woman Found Dead in Jay NY Home | Burlington News
A woman was found dead inside a home on Carey Road in Jay, New York, after police responded around 10 AM Sunday. Authorities believe the injuries were not…
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Vermont Green Claims Historic Back-to-Back Title | Burlington News
Vermont Green just shattered USL2 history by winning their second straight national championship, defeating the Flint City Bucks 2-1 in a nail-biting thriller…
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Stove Fire in Hartford Apartment | Burlington News
Stove Fire in Hartford Apartment | Burlington News
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Vermont Bears Caught in a Trust Trap | Burlington News
Vermonters are quietly watching bears raid their trash and bird feeders — but few are calling the Fish and Wildlife Department, frustrated that the agency…
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Soldier Finally Home After 80 Years | Burlington News
After 80 years, WWII soldier Bernard Sweet finally came home to Bennington, Vermont, in a solemn, flag-waving procession led by a fellow hometown hero and…
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Microfarm on City Land Sparks Debate | Burlington News
In Barre, Vermont, a small tea business owner is sparking neighborhood debate by turning vacant city lots into a microfarm — and it’s not just about tea. Amber…
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Food Fest or Fair? Your Local Pick | Burlington News
Hungry? Feast at Foodaroo in Middlebury—20+ food vendors, ice cream, and a portion of your $5 entry goes to local charity. Or catch the final day of the Essex…
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Showers Linger Then Clear by Tuesday | Burlington News
Showers kick in Sunday morning across New York, intensifying into heavy downpours by evening—with a flash flood risk in the St. Lawrence Valley. Vermont and…
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Festival of Fools Brings Burlington Together | Burlington News
The Festival of Fools is back bigger and better in Burlington, with over seventy free performances lighting up Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park…
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Stowe Caps Short-Term Rentals | Burlington News
Stowe just slammed the brakes on short-term rentals—with new rules set to reshape the town’s housing landscape. After a heated debate, the selectboard voted to…
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Vermont's Oldest Brewpub Still Pouring | Burlington News
Step back into Vermont’s brewing past at The Vermont Pub & Brewery, Burlington’s oldest continuously operating brewpub since 1988 — the first brewery in town…
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Vermont Tops U.S. News State Rankings | Burlington News
Vermont climbs to 10 in U.S. News’ latest state rankings, shining brightest in opportunity, healthcare, and natural environment—though falling short in…
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High Schoolers on a Science Vessel | Burlington News
Two Vermont high schoolers are diving headfirst into real science this summer, sailing on Lake Champlain with professional researchers as part of “Team…
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Burlington Electric Audit Revealed | Burlington News
Burlington Electric Department is facing serious operational challenges after an independent audit exposed critical gaps — including over-reliance on one…
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Burlington Artist Faces Charges After Fatal E-Bike Crash | Burlington News
A Burlington artist faces charges after a fatal crash in July that killed 16-year-old e-bike rider Shiloh Skalka. Knapp, driving a minivan southbound on Pine…
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A New Path for Public Intoxication | Burlington News
The Howard Center is reviving its public inebriate program, offering a compassionate alternative to ERs or jails for those found intoxicated in public. After…
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St. Johnsbury Brings in Extra Police | Burlington News
St. Johnsbury is rolling out a bold new strategy to tackle rising downtown crime, deploying four Caledonia County deputies and state troopers for intensified…
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Burlington Electric Under Fire | Burlington News
Burlington Electric, Vermont’s largest power company, is under fire after a damning 71-page state audit exposed serious flaws in staffing, operations, and…
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Vermont Green FC Back for Title | Burlington News
Vermont Green FC is back in the national championship after a dominant run, including wins over Asheville City SC and Laredo Heat, pushing them toward an…
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Courtney Samplatsky Pleads Guilty in Baxter Street Shooting | Burlington News
A 39-year-old woman, Courtney Samplatsky, has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the June 2022 shooting…
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Robotaxis Get Green Light for No Brakes | Burlington News
Robotaxis are finally getting the regulatory green light to hit the streets without steering wheels or brake pedals—marking a seismic shift in automotive…
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Brooks Library Gets Accessibility Upgrade | Burlington News
Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, Vermont, is getting a major upgrade—thanks to $16 million from the American Rescue Plan Act—to make its front entrance…
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Vermont’s For Sale Sign | Burlington News
Vermont’s economic struggles aren’t about housing shortages—they’re about developers treating the state like a real estate commodity, pushing policies that…
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Vermont Prepares for Screwworm Threat | Burlington News
Vermont’s on high alert as New World screwworm, a deadly fly outbreak in Texas, looms — even though it hasn’t reached us yet. State officials have slashed…
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Cyclospora Cases and Lettuce Outbreaks | Burlington News
Vermont health officials are monitoring a rise in cyclospora cases — five this year, mostly tied to travel — as heightened awareness from national outbreaks…
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City Tightens Rules on Landlords and Camps | Burlington News
City leaders are cracking down on vacant properties and watershed misuse—mandating out-of-town landlords name local contacts to speed up responses, banning…
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Zito Builds Christ-Centered University | Burlington News
Tommie Zito is reviving the former Green Mountain College campus as Z University, launching with a “Christ-centered educational space” under the motto “Let…
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Vermont’s New Gap Year for Tech Careers | Burlington News
Vermont’s launching a bold new program: the Green Mountain Work and Learn initiative, turning gap years into career launchpads for teens and young adults…
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Adopt a Dog or Cat This August | Burlington News
Dogs and cats are half off this week at Springfield Humane Society’s “Dog-ust” sale—August 1–8—with lovable pups like Alice, the sweet bloodhound/coonhound mix…
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Domino's Robbery in St. Johnsbury | Burlington News
A Domino’s in St. Johnsbury became the scene of a brazen armed robbery when Jennifer Ricker allegedly walked in, pulled a gun, and stole cash—caught on…
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Bears and Bobcats in New Hampshire | Burlington News
Bears and bobcats are increasingly venturing into New Hampshire neighborhoods, drawn by easy access to food like trash and bird feeders. Most sightings cluster…
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New York vs Kalshi Prediction Market Battle | Burlington News
New York is suing prediction market platform Kalshi, calling it illegal gambling and demanding it shut down and forfeit all profits — but Kalshi fires back…
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Fentanyl Thief With a Criminal Past | Burlington News
A 26-year-old man named Victor Contreras got busted in Vermont with over 1,200 fentanyl packets after allegedly stealing a backpack near the Amtrak…
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Noah Kahan Rejects Trump’s Use of His Song | Burlington News
Trump’s use of Noah Kahan’s “American Cars” on social media sparked backlash, as the Vermont-born artist firmly rejected any political association with the…
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Domino's Robbery Solved in St. Johnsbury | Burlington News
Domino's Robbery Solved in St. Johnsbury | Burlington News
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Free Recovery Summit in Essex Junction | Burlington News
Free, powerful, and packed with hope: join the 5th annual “Coming Together, There is Hope” summit in Essex Junction on July 31st, where over 100 recovery…
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Mayor Gwinn Rocks Downtown Nights | Burlington News
Montpelier’s mayor is turning up the beat—literally—by strumming his guitar at the weekly downtown “Ramble,” turning Thursday evenings into a lively, musical…
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Kraatz Carromato’s Romani Jazz Fusion | Burlington News
This week’s Friday Song dives into “Enigma de la Carromato” by Vermont’s Kraatz Carromato—a quartet fusing Romani, flamenco, and jazz into a hypnotic, original…
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Workforce in Motion: Vermont’s Career Future | Burlington News
Vermont’s workforce shortage is getting a major boost with Workforce in Motion, a career summit set for September 29th at the Champlain Valley Expo—bringing…
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Vermont Weed vs Massachusetts Prices | Burlington News
Why does weed in Vermont cost twice as much as in Massachusetts? It’s all about market strategy: Vermont’s “craft” model favors small, local growers—like its…
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Camp Farnsworth Builds Real Girl Connections | Burlington News
At Camp Farnsworth in Vermont, Girl Scouts are turning summer into a powerful antidote to loneliness—where girls like Emelia and Evie forge real friendships…
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Council vs Mayor on Public Safety | Burlington News
Burlington’s Democratic councilors are pushing a bold public safety resolution to combat drug use and homelessness, despite fierce pushback from Mayor…
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Vermont Housing Market Cooling | Burlington News
Vermont’s housing market is cooling after a wild ride—prices jumped 40% since 2019 due to pandemic-driven supply shortages. Now, new construction is picking…
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Congresswoman Balint Funds Affordable Housing in Vermont | Burlington News
Congresswoman Becca Balint just landed a $1 million boost for Vermont’s Fairlee Bridge + Main affordable housing project — part of her bold Community Housing…
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Hate Incident in South Burlington | Burlington News
A 52-year-old man in South Burlington sparked outrage after violently confronting a woman wearing a hijab, hurling hateful slurs on Market Street—caught on…
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Heavy Rains Slam Upstate New York and Vermont | Burlington News
Heavy rains slammed the Northeast, drenching New York’s Capital Region with over 11 inches in places like Schodack and Kinderhook, while Albany saw more than 8…
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Vermont Building Collapses Overnight | Burlington News
A Vermont building collapsed overnight, flooding apartments with ankle-deep water after a broken truss caused the roof to sag and rupture a waterproof…
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Vermont Reports 5 Cyclosporiasis Cases | Burlington News
Vermont confirms five new cyclosporiasis cases, not linked to the nationwide lettuce outbreak—but officials suspect travel as the source. While the recalled…
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Community Pulls Buckthorn for Birds | Burlington News
Burlington’s Parks Department is turning the fight against invasive buckthorn into a community-powered mission at Oakledge Park, where volunteers are pulling…
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North Country Hunger Crisis Deepens | Burlington News
New report reveals nearly 13% of New York’s North Country faces food insecurity, with Franklin and Clinton counties among the worst in the state. The Regional…
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Vermont Ramps Up Rabies Fight | Burlington News
Vermont’s racing against time as rabies cases surge — more than double in recent years, with 36 confirmed this year alone. To fight back, officials are…
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Gillibrand Targets AI Scams Against Seniors | Burlington News
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is sounding the alarm on AI scams targeting seniors, holding a Senate hearing and sending demand letters to major tech firms like…
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Farm Bill Fight Heats Up | Burlington News
The farm bill is finally moving forward after years of stalemate, with the Senate racing to pass it before Congress adjourns August 7. The House already…