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V ER MON T’S INDE P ENDE NT V O IC E MARCH 11-18, 2026 VOL.31 NO.27 SEVENDAYSVT.COM
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A New Republic RACE TO THE BOTTOM
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Another Burlington election gets messy
IN THE BAGS
From Goshen to Erewhon, a maple and honey biz bottles and sells Vermont BY J O R D A N B A R RY, PA G E 28
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BirdieBlue upcycles skiwear
FAMILY FARE
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Spaghet takes on Olive Garden