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Brewery launches Rescue Club, non-alcoholic beer FOR SUBSCRIBERS UVM freshman is youngest player in NCAA hockey Phil Scott calls on Trump to resign or be removed FOR SUBSCRIBERS Burlington athlete seeks high bridges — for fun VT Rep. Welch went into lockdown in D.C. Capitol Quick Links Elections FreePressMedia E-Edition Advertise Archives Reader Services Events Calendar BFP on Facebook BFP on Instagram Crosswords Public Notices Data Central Country Mile Support Local Businesses-Buy a Gift Card FOR SUBSCRIBERS UVM freshman is youngest player in NCAA hockey Seventeen-year-old rookie from Quebec balancing NHL potential and being the youngest player in NCAA hockey. Vermont | 5 hours ago How to watch UVM hoops, hockey this weekend With no spectators allowed at Gutterson Fieldhouse or Patrick Gym due to COVID-19, here's how you can watch or listen to Catamount teams. Vermont | 5 hours ago New law clears Vermonters’ cannabis convictions Beginning this year, Vermont courts will expunge the records of Vermonters previously convicted of possessing small amounts of cannabis. News | 8 hours ago Trump blocked indefinitely from Facebook, Instagram President Donald Trump has been blocked from posting to Facebook and Instagram indefinitely after posts about the Capitol riots, Mark Zuckerberg said. Tech | 31 sec ago Trump acknowledges Biden win, calls for ‘smooth’ transition President Donald Trump did not mention President-elect Joe Biden by name or congratulate him, but the video may be the closest he gets to a concession Elections | 37 mins ago BLM, COVID-19, and new constructions: 7 stories that BFP subscribers read the most In an unprecedented year, these stories, from basketball to protests to real estate, captured the interest of our subscribers. News What is MIS-C and has it affected VT children? A debilitating condition has been affecting some children who have had COVID-19. What to know about MIS-C in Vermont. News | 9 hours ago Biden’s win is formalized in Congress; Trump acknowledges loss Trump early Thursday for the first time acknowledged he will depart the White House Jan. 20 and said there would be an “orderly transition” of power. Elections | 7 hours ago Brewery launches Rescue Club, non-alcoholic beer Co-founder of Citizen Cider joins Burlington brewery to create an India pale ale modeled after others in Vermont, but with the alcohol extracted Life | 11 hours ago How full are Burlington hospitals? Track capacity levels News Track COVID-19 cases as Vermont sees a spike News Phil Scott calls on Trump to resign or be removed Gov. Phil Scott tweeted his message following a pro-Trump mob took over the U.S. Capitol as Congress met to certify Joe Biden as the next president. News | 1 day ago 4 dead, 52 arrested, 14 officers hurt in US Capitol riots – DC updates Live coverage of the Washington, D.C., rallies where Trump supporters are gathering to protest as Congress counts Electoral College votes. Nation | 13 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS 2021: What’s getting built in Vermont? Despite COVID-related shutdowns and slowdowns, some high-profile developments in Vermont's Chittenden County are on track to finish up in 2021. News View All Photos Rescue Club, Zero Gravity’s non-alcoholic beer 12 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Burlington athlete seeks high bridges — for fun “I’m a risk-taker – but I do want to live to be 90," says Burlington BASE-jumper and business owner Nicole Senecal. Life | 12 hours ago CLOSE Bridge-jumper’s view: 486 feet above Snake River Nicole Senecal parachutes from Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho, Oct. 13, 2020. The Burlington athlete set a Guinness World Record here on the 23rd. 14 hours ago VT Rep. Welch went into lockdown in D.C. Capitol "President Trump, more than any other American, bears responsibility for what happened here today," Welch said from a secure location in the Capitol building. News | 1 day ago Gas prices expected to jump in 2021 Global oil production may not return as quickly as demand if the pandemic is brought under control, according to an analysis of 2021 prices. News | 1 day ago See how local sugarmakers are getting ready for the season Vermont sugarmakers are kicking off 2021 by getting ready for sugaring season. Here's a peek at what this looks like around the state. News | 1 day ago Is the COVID-19 mutation in Vermont? A new, possibly more contagious strain of the COVID-19 vaccine has been found in New York. Vermont officials say it will likely be found here too. Local | 1 day ago Winooski park wants you to ski for free Looking for an inexpensive way to try out cross country skiing this winter? This Winooski park has you covered. News | 8 hours ago Burlington sandwich shop reopens in Charlotte Red Onion, known for its thick sandwiches and baked goods, got new start Wednesday morning in Charlotte Crossings space Life | 10 hours ago Team that delivers BFP newspaper moves to Williston “Readers can expect continued levels of excellent service," Distribution Manager Pat McDonough said. Money | 1 day ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Scott urges VTers to get tested after holidays Regional cases spike by 20% in the past week and daily average in Vermont also significantly elevated after holidays. Vermont | 2 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Five times Burlington mayors have used their veto power A recent look at some instances in which Burlington mayors utilized veto power on City Council resolutions or votes. News | 6 hours ago Diggins wins 2nd straight Tour de Ski event Diggins and US teammate Rosie Brennan follow up their historic 1-2 finish with another in Stage 4 of Tour de Ski. Sports | 2 days ago VT Statehouse first to use batteries for backup power Vermont became the first state in the nation to install battery backup power in its statehouse, reducing carbon emissions and helping power the grid. News | 2 days ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CLASSIFIEDS View All Photos PHOTOS: Diggins wins back-to-back Tour de Ski events 2 days ago Arts scene: Things to do in January in Vermont Arts-and-entertainment events will mostly be online as 2021 starts but still provide that creative juice people crave as winter takes hold Entertainment | 2 days ago UVM basketball freshman piling up league honors Freshman Anna Olson continues strong start to her UVM basketball career with another conference weekly player of the week award. Vermont | 2 days ago Upgrades to Colchester Ave in Burlington aired Concrete plans to to improve safety, parking and bicycling on Colchester Avenue are underway in Burlington, and the public is invited to join in. News | 2 days ago How statewide testing will work for VT students Students will be taking statewide assessments this semester. Here's which tests your child will take and how the school will administer them. News | 2 days ago Can Vermonters get in line for the COVID vaccine? Vaccination for Vermonters in the first priority group is continuing through January. What happens after the first group is complete? Local | 2 days ago Vermont art in U.S. dipl...