Dear Readers,

Things are heating up this issue—from Canadian politics to proposed tuition hikes. Read how a rise in gun violence has many Vermonters up in arms. Get the inside scoop on how this Montreal-based Ultimate Fighting Championships fighter trained for his latest controversial match.

Spring also welcomes an array of sweeter stories, like our tour of this local maple sugaring shop. Read about how these locals started their own women’s clothing company. Venture through the Almanzo Wilder Homestead and find out how they lived back in the day. When you're done with that, check out our new local news brief section—Keeping Current. We welcome any feedback from you; and as always, enjoy the spring issue!

Sincerely,

Rachael E. Osborne
Editor-in-Chief

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The rain may have put a damper on the New Orleans parade, but the snow couldn't stop Vermonters at Burlington's Mardi Gras celebration.

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