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  • 2 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Brent Hallenbeck

    The Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, has been renamed the von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort to reflect its wider offerings beyond its "Sound of Music" fame. Kristina von Trapp Frame, director and executive vice president, aims to balance honoring the family's history with modernizing the resort experience. The 75th-anniversary celebration includes a new lager, wine, coffee blend, merchandise, and events like a hot air balloon festival and a performance of "Oklahoma!".

  • 4 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Brent Hallenbeck

    The Farmhouse Tap & Grill opened a second location in Williston, Vermont, driven by housing growth in the area. Owner Jed Davis chose the location after the closure of Railroad & Main, finding the space and its resemblance to the Burlington location appealing. The Williston location offers a similar menu to the original, with some variations, and features a relocated bar and televisions.

  • 1 week ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Brent Hallenbeck

    Nectar's, a Burlington music venue, will temporarily close for the summer due to the impact of ongoing Main Street construction. The construction has led to reduced foot traffic and public safety concerns, impacting the venue's revenue. Nectar's plans to "reimagine" itself during the closure and reopen at a later date. The final event before the temporary closure will be a Burlington Discover Jazz Festival performance on June 7.

  • 1 week ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Brent Hallenbeck

    Four Vermont writers were honored May 3 in Montpelier with Vermont Book Awards for their work in 2024.

  • 1 week ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Brent Hallenbeck

    Wes and May Stannard, owners of the popular Burmese restaurant Moonwink in Manchester, Vermont, faced unexpected challenges in 2024. After learning their restaurant's lease would not be renewed, Wes Stannard contracted a severe streptococcus A infection leading to leg amputation. The Stannards transitioned Moonwink to a home-based takeout business, but now face a zoning challenge from a neighbor.

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