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Burlington Council President Traverse Enters 2027 Mayor Race
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
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Burlington City Council President Ben Traverse, a Democrat, announced he is running for mayor in March’s election, while incumbent Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has not said whether she will seek reelection. Traverse is emphasizing public safety, affordable housing and homelessness, and says he wants to bring the city together; he has also criticized the mayor’s approach to public safety.
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Burlington Man Held After Alleged Downtown Shotgun Threats
World
— Nov 1, 2026
Burlington police say 20-year-old Jayden Sweeney allegedly threatened people and recklessly handled a shotgun in City Hall Park and along Church Street. He was charged with reckless endangerment; after pleading not guilty, he was released under conditions that bar him from possessing firearms and entering the area.
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U.S. Communities Mark Veterans Day with Events
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
Communities across Ontario will hold Remembrance Day ceremonies honoring veterans and fallen service members, including events in Hamilton-Burlington, Markham and Belleville. In Belleville, transit and waste collection will run normally on Nov. 11, while City Hall will be closed and some services at the sports centre will be unavailable.
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Separate Shootings Leave Men Critical in Memphis, Burlington
World
— Oct 20, 2026
Police are investigating separate shootings in Memphis and Burlington, North Carolina, that left one man in each city critically injured. Burlington police said that shooting appeared isolated; Memphis police are seeking a suspect described as wearing black clothing and a black beanie.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 5h
Burlington Delays Hearing on $62.5M Project
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Bedford’s IT and fire departments requested a combined $291,000 for fiscal 2028 capital spending, down sharply from the prior year, while Burlington, North Carolina, delayed a hearing on a proposed $62.5 million development seeking $1.2 million in city utility investment. Burlington, Vermont, is preparing a revised public-safety resolution addressing homelessness and drug-related concerns amid council disagreement; Burlington, Washington’s proposed 2027 budget calls for a 1% property-tax increase and new taxes on four utilities.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Burlington Mayor Names Geraci Police Chief Nominee
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
— Oct 26, 2026
Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has chosen Anthony Geraci, a longtime New York law enforcement official and former police chief in Newburgh, as the city’s next police chief; City Council confirmation is expected Nov. 9. Geraci’s prior leadership has drawn controversy, including allegations of gender discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment in Newburgh, which he left in 2024.
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High Schools Set Regional Football Playoff Games
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
UIndy carries a four-game winning streak into its final home game against Southwest Baptist as the GLVC title race tightens. High school playoff openers include River Bluff hosting Spartanburg, Pullman facing Burlington-Edison, and William Floyd hosting Connetquot after earning its 27th consecutive postseason berth.
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Burlington Plans Inaugural Outdoor Light Art Festival
Lifestyle
— Oct 21, 2026
Burlington will host Night Watch, a one-night outdoor light-art festival featuring projections, installations and live music by artists from Vermont and Montréal. Organizers hope the event will lift spirits and invite audiences to reflect on its theme, “Artists Dispel the Darkness.”
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Scooter, Motorcycle Crashes Close Roads in Ohio, NJ
Auto
— Oct 30, 2026
A pickup truck struck a teenage girl riding a motorized scooter near Burlington Road on Route 130 in Bordentown Township, sending her to a hospital by helicopter; a second scooter rider was reportedly uninjured. The crash remains under investigation, and authorities urged drivers to avoid the area.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Employers List Manufacturing, Sales Openings Across Five Cities
Business
— Oct 21, 2026
Manufacturers in Newburyport, Watertown and Burlington are hiring for a range of roles, from machine operators and semiconductor trainees to quality leaders, precision-tooling specialists and nondestructive-testing technicians. Some experienced positions offer salaries as high as $160,000, while Burlington NDT openings advertise pay up to $42 an hour; listings may change quickly.
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Holiday Craft Fairs Set Across Multiple Communities
Lifestyle
— Oct 28, 2026
Holiday craft fairs across Toronto, Long Island, Doncaster, Caledon and South Burlington will offer handmade gifts, seasonal food and opportunities to support local makers and community programs. Events range from neighborhood markets and fundraising sales to larger multi-day artisan shows.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Crashes close highway lanes in Ontario, Saskatchewan
Auto
— Oct 27, 2026
A serious crash involving a truck and a sedan closed westbound QEW lanes and a Highway 403 ramp in Burlington, causing traffic delays. Five people were taken to hospital, including two sedan occupants with serious injuries; the highway was expected to reopen around 5:30 p.m.
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FBI Probes Alleged $1.8 Million District Diversion
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
Federal investigators are examining whether former Burlington school administrator Stephanie Phillips used a fictitious consulting company and fabricated invoices to divert roughly $1.8 million in district funds over more than a decade. Phillips has not been charged; the district says it reported the discrepancies and is cooperating with investigators while reviewing its financial controls.
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Rents reported higher across five US markets
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Apartment rents showed varied trends across U.S. markets: Miami-Dade rents rose 2% year over year as insurance costs for multifamily properties fell, while listing prices climbed 17% in Panama City Beach and 8% in Amarillo and Brockton. Burlington rents increased 3% year over year, though its September median was slightly below August’s.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 5h
Book festivals plan fall author events across regions
Lifestyle
— Oct 22, 2026
Several regional book festivals are bringing readers together with authors through talks, workshops, children’s programming and local vendors. Events in Kentucky and Huntsville highlight their literary communities, while festivals in Burlington and Logan offer free opportunities to meet writers and celebrate reading.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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College Volleyball Teams Claim Four Victories
Sports
— Oct 16, 2026
Washington College swept Ursinus and Trinity in home volleyball matches, while Dayton rallied to defeat George Washington in five sets. No. 8 WashU beat Webster 3-1; separately, another Washington team finished second at its conference tournament after losing the final to Burlington.
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New Albums Released Across Genres
Music
— Oct 14, 2026
New music coverage spotlights albums from artists including Fontaines D.C. and the Avalanches, alongside releases by Zach Bryan, Béla Fleck and others. Reviews also range from a Billy Fury singles collection to new records by Vermont artists, including Burlington duo Step Twin.
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Burlington Man Pleads Not Guilty to Wife’s Murder
World
— Oct 11, 2026
Bal Khadka, 44, is charged with second-degree murder and child cruelty after allegedly beating his wife with a flashlight in their Burlington home in front of children; she later died of her injuries. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail.
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Burlington Mayor Signs Order Reinforcing ICE Arrest Protections
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
— Oct 13, 2026
Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak signed an order to implement Vermont’s Act 150, reinforcing protections against civil immigration arrests in sensitive locations through updated signage, employee training and legal support. The order says city police will not assist with immigration enforcement and will respond only to reported public-safety concerns; the Department of Homeland Security criticized the move and disputed claims that ICE targets such locations.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Thordon Bearings Opens Third Burlington Production Plant
Business
— Oct 8, 2026
Thordon Bearings has opened a third manufacturing plant in Burlington, Ontario, to expand production, shorten lead times and support growing demand for its sustainable marine and hydropower products. The facility will make water-lubricated mechanical seals and water-quality packages, house product development and Marsh Brothers Aviation operations, and help accommodate the company’s workforce growth.
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‘Graphic’ Student Survey Sparks Dept. of Education Probe
United States Department of Education
— Aug 27, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office has launched a formal investigation into Burlington Public Schools, alleging the district violated parents’ rights by administering a sensitive student…
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Blue City Slapped With Lawsuit Over Non-Citizens Voting In Elections
Burlington, Vermont
— Jun 19, 2024
Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the city of Burlington, Vermont, for allowing non-citizens to participate in its elections. RITE filed the lawsuit against the city of…
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Athlete Discovers Tiny Dots on Her Skin Are Sign of Deadly Cancer
Opinion
— May 13, 2022
A 20-year-old college athlete got the shock of her life after being diagnosed with deadly blood cancer during a routine hospital visit to check out some faint freckles on her skin. Helaina Hillyard of Burlington, Iowa …
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Stabbing Suspects Arrested, Detained in Three Cities
World
— Oct 12, 2026
A man was hospitalized with stab wounds after an alleged attack in downtown Bellingham by a stranger he had met minutes earlier; police used surveillance footage to locate and arrest a 30-year-old Seattle man, who remains jailed without bail. Separate stabbings were reported in Arlington, Virginia, and Burlington, Vermont, with suspects detained or arrested in both cases.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 5h
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