🌱 Who will lead Grand Isle’s soon-to-open, larger public library?

Hello again Grand Isle! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Who will lead Grand Isle’s soon-to-open, larger public library?
• When might Senator Welch’s listening tour return to Grand Isle County?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Burlington! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
• Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Job Opening (grandislevt.org) — Grand Isle residents should know their Free Library is hiring a new part-time director as the town prepares to open a larger library by year’s end. The role covers daily operations, programming, volunteers, budgeting input, and more, with hours expected to increase in early 2027. Applicants need library training or active pursuit of certification.
   

• Welch Hosts ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Bennington County (senate.gov) — Senator Peter Welch is holding ‘Common Grounds’ listening sessions around Vermont, including a past stop in Grand Isle County and more sessions planned statewide through 2026. At a recent Bennington County event, he sharply criticized President Trump’s policies for raising costs and cutting health supports for Vermonters. Residents can follow his newsletter for future local appearances.
   

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📸 Around Grand Isle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grand Isle

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday July 15

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Burlington! →
  Delta Hotels Burlington, 1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday July 7

• Doug’s Open Mic Night — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Summer Soundwaves Series! — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  12:00 pm

Wednesday July 15

• Trivia Night — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  6:00 pm
• All Aboard: The Island Line →
  Worthen Library, Community Ln, South Hero
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 18

• Shore Acres Wine Market →
  Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant, 237 Shore Acres Dr, North Hero
  12:00 pm
• Blue Northern — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 25

• Summer Soundwaves Series! — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  12:00 pm
• Færie Godbrothers — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  5:00 pm

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📣 Grand Isle Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday July 4

• Milton July 4th Parade with the Vermont AFL-CIO! →
  Milton Elementary School, 42 Herrick Ave, Milton
  9:00 am
• Model 97 — Two Heroes Brewery ‧ Public House →
  Two Heroes Brewery & Public House, 252 US-2, South Hero
  6:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Selectboard Meeting →
  Milton, VT Calendar, 43 Bombardier Rd., Milton
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Farmers Market →
  Bombardier Park West, 20 Park Pl, Milton
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Border Patrol Agent in Grand Isle. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for 4:00pm - 10:00pm Team Member Shifts in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Isle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Milton

• Police search for missing man in Lamoille River (wcax.com)
• Corliss wins 31st Late Model race (timesargus.com)

Colchester

• Colchester High School student Liam Colgan makes short films to enlighten and engage (colchestersun.com)
• 12 events coming to Colchester in July (colchestersun.com)
• Ahead of 4th of July, Colchester PD gives tips on staying safe if you're out on Lake Champlain (mynbc5.com)

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Ok Grand Isle! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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