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Hello Burlington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Lake Champlain dredging uncovers a lost wharf, Jr Iron Chef VT, and a Vivaldi and Mozart candlelight experience + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Property status under scrutiny: Vermont Superior Court in Burlington holds a hearing today at 10 a.m. on The Housing Foundation, Inc.’s case over Justin Loomis’s mobile home, declared abandoned and uninhabitable following 2025 eviction — see when and where.

Clues to a bygone shoreline: Recent dredging on Lake Champlain uncovered timber logs believed to be Burlington’s first wharf, a train wheel and bottles. UVM researchers are analyzing finds and plan tree ring dating — see what researchers found.

Update highlights transparency and collaboration: Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak reported progress on Burlington’s safety strategy, with violent crime at levels not seen since 2021, homicides down, record 2025 Fire Department responses, and systemic barrier data initiative — read the full update.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Dance before dark with Vermont Public
• Cheer on Vermont’s junior chef showdown
• Watch Schindler Space Architect documentary
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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Small plates, big vibes: Honey Road nails the weeknight share-it-all mood with mezze, bright dips, and smoky grilled bites. The wine list invites another pour, the table fills up, and dinner feels playful again when no one guards an entrée… just pass, taste, repeat.

Gear swap goldmine: From fresh skis and climbing essentials to that legendary basement of pre-owned treasures, Outdoor Gear Exchange keeps Burlington adventurers kitted without the sticker shock. It’s the spot to trade, upgrade, or finally retire that duct-taped pack… your future self will thank you.

Cozy cinema comeback: Burlington finally has movies again, and Partizanfilm is a member-run microcinema showing new releases, foreign finds, and smart throwbacks on two intimate screens. Comfortable seats, a cafe-bookstore beverage, and shelves to browse set an easy mood as the reels turn.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🚗 Diecast Show & Sale @ University Mall Burlington | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If you still know the thrill of a blister pack, skip the errands and hit this diecast buy, sell, trade bash. Veteran collectors are rolling in with vintage Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Lesney, plus Johnny Lightning, Auto World, other transportation toys, and more.

🎤 Caitlin Canty @ Higher Ground | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Craving a night where the lyrics actually mean something? Caitlin Canty brings that haunting, clear-eyed Americana, with Joachim Cooder’s electric mbira and a band that can go from grit to hush in one song. All ages, low drama, high craft, and yes, real melodies.

🐶 Counting Huskies with Siber Sled Dogs @ Phoenix Books Burlington | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Church Street plans: Phoenix Books hosts Milagro Amaya Turner reading her kids book, Counting Huskies, with a sled dog cameo. It’s free, family-friendly, and mercifully screen-free, so bring the littles, RSVP if you can, and snag a copy. Yes, the dog is the celebrity.

🎗 Pebble Art Fundraiser @ McGillicuddy’s on the Green | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for pebble art at McGillicuddy’s, then reward yourself with something fried. Once Upon a Rock teams up with Holy Walkamolies, so you can glue tiny stones, raise money for Relay For Life, and feel delightfully wholesome. Bring the kids, or your inner one.

🎻 Vivaldi & Mozart Candlelight Experience @ Malletts Bay UCC | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Candlelit Vivaldi and Mozart at Malletts Bay UCC in Colchester, with a string trio playing the favorites, and lighting that flatters everyone, even us. Happening Friday the 13th, which only heightens the mood, and a charity benefits, so you get romance, acoustics, and good karma.

🍳 18th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT @ Champlain Valley Exposition | Saturday (3/14) at 8:45 AM – Craving kitchen chaos you do not have to clean up? The 18th Annual Jr Iron Chef VT brings hundreds of Vermont students dicing, grating, sifting, and sautéing for glory, with local chefs and celebs judging while you cheer, and the Activity Room keeps sidekicks happy.

🐠 2026 Aquarium Fish, Frag and Reptile Expo @ Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington | Saturday (3/21) at 11:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to upgrade the goldfish condo, this free, family friendly expo brings local fish, coral frags, reptiles, and gear, plus an aquascaping demo and raffle. Toss in five bucks for early entry, then browse, chat, and adopt a gecko.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Burlington report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 43°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 3 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 11%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

Set in Burlington’s Lakewood Estates, this 5-bed, 4-bath home delivers nearly 3,000 sunlit square feet and coveted perks. Residents enjoy a private neighborhood beach and a shared green overlooking Lake Champlain, plus the Burlington Bike Path just minutes away. A flexible layout shines with a first-floor bedroom and an attached 1-bed apartment with its own kitchen, bath, and entrance.

Take a peek inside →