Vermont Sports News

Michael David Samara

Published   May 06, 2024 08:52PM
Born March 5, 1948

Manchester, New Hampshire

Died April 26, 2024

South Burlington, Vermont

Michael David Samara passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home on April 26th. Extraordinary staff from the South Burlington Emergency Departments and his beloved wife Lucy were by his side.

Michael was born on March 5, 1948 to Josephine and Frederick Samara of Manchester, New Hampshire. He grew up in a close-knit Lebanese and Syrian-American family, with his Arabic-speaking gr ... Read more

15 Best Weekend Getaways in New England: Where to Go, Eat an

15 Best Weekend Getaways in New England: Where to Go, Eat and Stay in 2023

Growing up in New Hampshire we took vacations to Maine, Massachusetts and other New England destinations. Getting to other states was easy. You could book a quick ... Read more

Is Sweetwater Based on a True Story?

Helmed by Martin Guigui, ‘Sweetwater’ is a sports drama film that centers upon Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton and his journey from a young boy in New Orleans to a widely recognized NBA player in the 1950s and of the people who made it possibl ... Read more

What Idaho Town Is Best For Your Health and Life?

Life is stressful. Between work, finances, exercising, being a sports fan, and being a parent, we all have different things that stress us out in life, and over time it drains us and can cause issues with mental health. Finding ways to relax is cruci ... Read more

Andy Gardiner

Born 11/7/1950

Maryville, Tennessee

Died 4/23/2023

South Burlington, Vermont

Details of services

A celebration of Andy’s life will be held this fall at the St. John’s Club on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington.

Andy Gardiner’s career as a sportswriter introduced him to the greatest athletes on the world stage. Even so, he always had a soft spot for sports figures far from the limelight. Sometimes they made for the best stories. And Andy was a master stor ... Read more

Zuri Hoffman

Zuri Hoffman joined NBC2 in November of 2023 as a weekend morning co-anchor and reporter. She comes to Southwest Florida from our sister station, WTPZ based out of South Burlington, Vermont where she co-anchored the weekday morning show.

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10 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for Families, According t

These communities offer excellent education, top-notch medical care, a high level of safety, and plenty of parks and outdoor recreation.

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For many, starting a family means a change of lifestyle and prio ... Read more

Victoria Ewing

Born March 29, 1937

Burlington, Vermont

Died Dec. 3, 2023

South Burlington, Vermont

Details of services

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, December 9 10AM at St. Jo ... Read more