Watch the video about the 100-year history of the Burlington airport

The cold, wintery months may seem long and dreary, so add some warmth and joy this season by trying a craft cocktail recipe or two from Vermont-based distillery Caledonia Spirits.

If that scarecrow stood in Vermont over the past century, it had lots of smiles. It knows that passengers who used Burlington International Airport (BTV) happily arrived at their destinations; because BTV has been a national leader of aviation innovation since its inception in 1920.

Just as Charlotte the spider innovatively used her web to save the life of her friend Wilbur the pig, Howard Center has used nimble creativity to extend its web of delivering mental health services during the ongoing threat presented by COVID-19.

We may admire our pets’ plush coats, but believe it or not, fur may not be enough to keep them warm when it’s very cold outside. For cats and dogs with short fur, the protection is even more minimal, “sort of like wearing a T-shirt when it’s below freezing,” says Marla J. McGeorge, DVM.

Its name may indicate what Play Dog Play represents to dogs and owners, but don’t mistake the serious nature of one of the most popular daycare, boarding, and grooming businesses in the Burlington area.

It’s not easy being an independent bookstore owner, but Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner have made it work. The couple came to Vermont in 1995 and purchased The Book Rack and Children’s Pages in Winooski.