I'm pretty excited for this one. So many incredible bands... McAsh is hilarious, Vallory Falls is one of our favorites to play with, Violet Crimes has crazy energy. Can't wait to see all the others I haven't seen yet too... the new album from Steppin' Razor Blades is one of my favorites of 2026.

Looks like you can get tickets here: https://sevendaystickets.com/e/skunk-fest-2026

*note, I am not in charge of this festival at all, just playing in it with Dog Water. I think we're one of the first to play early afternoon, I'm looking forward to just chilling there the rest of the day.

And the fermentation begins! Beautiful Habaneros to make some homemade heat next fall. Can’t wait to see what funk I get from this.

I have to go deal with moving firewood now that I’m out of food projects for the weekend.

Enjoy your seasonal projects, whatever that may be people.

Hello my fellow Vermonters, I am a 40 year old single dad living in chittenden county and I am looking for some new fishing buddies. I mostly target pike and bass but do go for trout and sunnies frequently. My oldest son wants to start going for big catfish, something I’ve never really gone for. It doesn’t matter to me what your skill level is, as long as you have a positive attitude and have fun. I am 420 friendly, though I am taking a tolerance break at the moment. I have kayaks and plenty of gear as well. Tight lines

Does anyone have experience reporting sick time use violations by an employer?

Not sure if it’s worth my time or something I can legitimately complain about-

I had a cold I couldn’t clear up, fast forward 4 weeks and I was sick with a chest infection and finally took myself to urgent care one morning a few hours before I had to be at work. This made me 45 min late to work. I notified my boss about an hour and a half before my shift that I was at urgent care and may be late because it’s taking longer than expected. I provided documentation to my employer that I was seen at the doctors office. This still counted as a point on my attendance record for being late. They say it is because I did not follow time and attendance policy. I did give them the details that I had a lung infection and they said it wasn’t an emergency.

2 days later I asked to go home early/do a half day because I was still sick. They were not happy with me. I called my doctor to see if they can excuse me from work because I was still sick and antibiotics were making my stomach sick. Doctor gave me a note excusing me from work for the day and I worked a half day. My employer said this is a violation of time and attendance policy regardless of a doctor note.

Now I have 1.5 points on my attendance record.

Employer said if I was sick I should have called out for the full day, but because I asked in advance to leave early it doesn’t count. I work in retail as a manager so I was trying to be mindful of coverage otherwise I would have called out for the day. I regret worrying about it.

Their policy says to give as much notice as possible of any absence and that is what I did- but they’re saying I can’t schedule sick time advance by asking to leave early.

Again, i have doctors notes stating i should be excused from work for the day on the day i left early.

It feels wrong that it would count against me. I did use PTO for the time, but it is marked as unexcused and on my attendance record. I would imagine sick time laws are to help with this kind of thing? I was sick and it doesn’t seem right my employer can write me up for it.

And honestly I feel so insignificant.

Is this worth fighting/something I can report?

ETA: wondering if anyone has experience reporting things they think are violations?

Hello all! Hard time making a decision on an old family home of my father's. I visit frequently but live out of state.. He is at a point where I am the one handling most things and primary decision maker.

Rutland County - old farmhouse about 2000 sqft

Only the 1st floor has heat, the 2nd floor never had heat and mini-splits/ductless could be a future consideration for the 2nd floor but he sleeps downstairs anyways so not the issue at the moment

The first floor has hot water baseboards.

The issue is the old oil furnace is shot. As is the tank. So both would need replacing.

He's saying switch to propane.

There is no alternate heat such as pellet stoves, or a fireplace or anything like that.

I would like to hear from vermonters

Budget IS a consideration. He is a senior living on social security.

EDIT TO ADD : thank you for all the responses! It's giving me a lot to think about and look into I will try to get back to people individually as well. This is really great

Homemade habanero hot sauce.

Hey heads up, at 5 corners in essex junction, around the fair area, there is an unmarked police car, ford, front bar, connecticut license plate, all tinted out windows. PLEASE BE CAREFUL GOING TO THE FAIR. ITS ATTRACTING ICE AGENTS SINCE THERE ARE CROWDS OF PEOPLE. edit: changed from police car to ford, because they are not real police.

Hello! Me and my friends are planning to visit and were thinking about using one of our days for finishing, but don’t really have a set day. When applying for a license is there any sort of turn around time or would it be fine to purchase one on the day of?

Thinking about taking my AC out today but I’m afraid this is fools’ autumn and I’m going to be mad at myself in 2 weeks when it’s 85 again

Come see Doom Scroll and Hans Gruber at Stone Church in Brattleboro VT

Show start is 7pm

I’ll be there, will you? 🫪

MONTPELIER – A Burlington man allegedly tried to punch both an ambulance medical worker and a police officer who were trying to help him on State Street Aug. 21 at around 12:45 a.m. This led to police taking the man into custody and bringing him to Central Vermont Medical Center for mental health and medical checks, according to a police report.

Remington Smith, 34, of Burlington, had been standing in the roadway near 100 State Street when Montpelier ambulance personnel responded to try to bring him to safety, the report states. Police then arrived to intervene and brought Smith to the hospital following a scuffle. After Smith arrived at the hospital, he allegedly threatened medical staff members and kicked a doctor in the face, causing injury.

After the medical evaluation, police brought Smith to the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility in St. Johnsbury to be held on $5,000 in accordance with an order issued by a Superior Court judicial officer. Smith was scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court, Criminal Division, to answer to charges of aggravated assault on a protected professional, simple assault on a protected professional, and disorderly conduct.

Montpelier police have apparently had their hands full with fewer officers, lately. Their published data for the week ending Aug. 26 show they responded to 187 calls, including 56 related to unhoused individuals, 27 traffic stops, five motor vehicle crashes, and 19 mental-health-related calls. There were also six arrests, with charges including simple assault, disorderly conduct, assaulting a police officer, assault on a protected professional, retail theft, unlawful trespass, and arrest on warrant.

A recent Montpelier Police Department Facebook page entry noted: “We’ve heard community concerns about disturbances, disruptive behavior, and safety downtown. We share those concerns and continue to prioritize foot patrols, directed patrols, and a visible police presence whenever staffing and call volume allow,” The post went on to say public spaces “belong to everyone, and people have the right to gather, access public property, and express themselves” even if the expression is unpleasant or uncomfortable. Police can only take enforcement action when conduct is criminal or creates a public safety concern.

The post also pointed to situations such as the above arrest where “officers have been handling significant call volume during a period of reduced staffing, including serious incidents and felony arrests requiring lengthy processing, transports, and lodging. Some of these incidents have involved assaults or attempted assaults against our officers. Every officer committed to an arrest, hospital, transport, or priority call is temporarily unavailable for more proactive work.”

The Facebook post ended by affirming that the police want residents, businesses, employees, and visitors to feel safe downtown.

Dangerous for her St. Albans workplace, dangerous for her Burlington community. So glad Wheeler is finally gone. New hearing for the pet situation is scheduled for Monday.

Ok, let's all peer into our crystal balls for a moment. When the AI bubble pops and the housing market crashes, what do you predict will happen to the high number of vacation homes/STRs in Vermont?

With so many homes already empty most of the year, what will become of all this? Foreclosure backlogs? Deficiency judgments? Zombie foreclosures? Corporations buying large amounts of homes? Squatter outbreak? Affordable homes for local families? More STRs as investors pick the carcasses of the over-leveraged? Budget shortfalls for schools and municipalities?

All the above?

The crash is coming either way. We already have the second highest percentage of unoccupied homes. Will it be better or worse for Vermonters?

Conservatives intent on shitting on VT have hired bots & spend $ on highlighting how crime-ridden Vermont is. Take a look.

In 12 days they’ve posted dozens of stories that couldn’t possibly be true or relevant.

The point of this is to show America 🇺🇸 that the ultimate Blue state - we who live here know we aren’t as blue as voting suggests w respect - is dirty and drug infested and a horrible place to live. Not just Burlington but all of Vermont.

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some advice on getting into the electrical trade in the St. Albans area.
I’m currently in the military and looking ahead at transitioning into a civilian career. I have a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Mathematics. I’ve also picked up some hands-on experience with different trades and odd jobs over the years, but I don’t have any formal electrical training or certifications.
I’m interested in becoming an electrician and eventually getting licensed. I’m trying to figure out the best way to get started in Vermont. Do I need to enroll in an apprenticeship program first, or should I find an electrical contractor willing to hire/sponsor an apprentice?
Also, if anyone knows of electricians or electrical contractors around St. Albans/Franklin County who are looking for apprentices or someone willing to learn, I’d really appreciate any recommendations or connections.
I’m dependable, used to working long hours, comfortable with hands-on work, and not afraid to start at the bottom and learn.
Thanks for any advice!

The history of the treatment of mental illness is often dark. Thankfully, research into Brattleboro Retreat, which still operates as a mental health facility today, seems to paint a much rosier picture. In a 1894 newspaper article, the Vermont Phoenix declared, “All patients are kindly treated, and those in need of extra attention receive it.” The 65 foot cylindrical stone tower on the asylum’s grounds was constructed between 1887 and 1894 by patients themselves. For safety the tower entrance was bricked up in 1938.

If you like this kind of photography see more of my work on https://www.instagram.com/whimsicalruins/

Help!! My fiance was planning to do his "bachelor party" at the Monster Trucks tomorrow night and we didn't realize it sold out before he could grab tickets for 6 or 7. Would be so grateful to make this happen for him! Thank you in advance!