Burlington Free Press

Burlington Free Press

The Burlington Free Press, often called "BFP" or "the Free Press," is a news organization that provides both digital and print content. Located in Burlington, Vermont, it is owned by Gannett and serves as one of the official "newspapers of record" for the state of Vermont.

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  • 1 day ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Beth McDermott

    The Bennington Battle Monument will be closed from June 9-12 for maintenance, according to a community announcement. The 306-foot structure, the tallest man-made building in Vermont, commemorates the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington. A recent two-year study revealed the monument suffers from cracking and excessive moisture. To address these issues, a safety inspection team will remove loose rock during the closure. The public is invited to watch the work from Monument Circle.

  • 2 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio

    Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) received a $10 million anonymous donation, the largest in its history. The donation will support VLGS's programs in agriculture, food systems, and animal protection policies, including a new aquaculture project. The funds will also provide scholarships and enhance resources for students in these areas. VLGS is recognized as a leading institution in environmental law.

  • 2 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio

    GlobalFoundries will invest $16 billion to expand its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in New York and Vermont. This investment aims to address the growing demand for semiconductors driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. GlobalFoundries will partner with companies like Apple, SpaceX, and AMD to support U.S.-based chip production. The company aims to create high-paying manufacturing jobs and strengthen U.S. supply chain security.

  • 3 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Dan D'Ambrosio

    Former 1-800-GOT-JUNK franchise owner Aaron Fastman switched to a PayMore franchise. Fastman and his manager Khamal Edwards chose PayMore over food franchises due to lower start-up costs and simpler operations. PayMore buys and resells used electronics, contributing to recycling efforts. Fastman is expanding his PayMore franchise to other cities. Aaron Fastman has made his living by relieving people of the stuff they no longer want.

  • 3 days ago | burlingtonfreepress.com | Caitlyn Kelleher

    The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big. Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4. Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

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