DO YOU REALIZE? GRAND POINT NORTH IS BACK IN TOWN

There are certain rituals of a Burlington summer that simply must be performed. Watching the ketchup chase the mustard around the bases at a Lake Monsters game, certainly; tiptoeing around the zebra mussels while wading out at Oakledge, yes. But perhaps the most satisfying of these rites is the…

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4TH OF JULY IN AND AROUND BURLINGTON

Get ready to fire up the grill, hang in the sun, and enjoy your Independence Day! For those looking for things to do, here are a few events going on in the region. Find yourself catching the 3rd of July Fireworks in Burlington and then enjoying the 4th of July parade in Colchester by Mallets Bay…

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BASEBALL IN BURLINGTON:THE VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS

The Vermont Lake Monsters, a beloved team in Burlington, Vermont, compete in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) of New England. This summer league, featuring players from various colleges, offers a local showcase for young athletes to hone their skills and entertain local fans. In a small…

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Champlain Valley Summer

Lake Champlain is commonly referred to as the “Sixth Great Lake” and living on one of the largest lakes in North America means water is all around us. It is a substance that plays a huge role in the lives of locals and visitors alike. For those lucky enough to live in Vermont, the lake serves as an…

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MAKER SERIES: VERMONT LINEN COMPANY

Images by Kim + Klasson Written by Carolinne Griffin The makers behind Red House, the popular Vermont brand of waxed canvas bags, have quietly launched another enterprise that’s due for a proper introduction. Vermont Linen Company started in November 2020 after the…

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MAKER SERIES: NU CHOCOLAT

Luke Awtry Beauty and goodness are the two guiding principles at the heart of NU Chocolat, a family-owned business on a mission to bring the best chocolate on the planet to the people of Vermont. Best, in this case, is not hyperbole. Chocolatiers Kevin and Laura Toohey spent three years…

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MAKER SERIES: TOVE WEAR

For years Tove Ohlander, the designer, glassmaker, factory owner and busy mom of three, was on a mission to find durable women’s workwear that looked good and fit her lifestyle. Tired of boxy Carhartts and limited options, Ohlander got to work designing a functional riff off the…

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MAKER SERIES: JEREMY AYERS POTTERY

Photo: Dylan Griffin From his renovated barn studio in Waterbury, Jeremy Ayers wheel-throws clay into functional pieces for modern living. (Yes, you can put them in the microwave and dishwasher!) “I’m a utilitarian potter,” says Ayers, who’s been working with his craft for many…

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