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Sen. Peter Welch and his wife hosted the Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference at Vermont State University in Randolph this weekend.

The event featured keynote remarks from Marguerite Dibble and interactive workshops to boost business skills and economic growth for Vermonters.

Longtime educator Darlene Carey recounted how caring for her ailing father — a duty that began on her family farm after her mother's death — reshaped her finances and life plans.

She adjusted her savings and career to meet the ongoing needs of her family.

Vermonters will gather in Burlington on Sept.

26 for the Walk to Defeat ALS, a fundraiser to support patient care and research. The event will kick off at 11:30 a.m. at Oakledge Park + organizers invite community members to join the fight against ALS.

Nearly 100 Easterseals VT staff gathered at Vermont Granite Museum for the fifth annual Staff Celebration Day, where strong feedback from Family Time Coaching was shared to highlight its impact on at-risk children & families.

The event celebrated staff achievements and built team spirit.

Burlington Animal Control Committee ordered the humane euthanasia of Moose, a dog with a history of biting and repeated rule violations by owner Diane Wheeler, a former prosecutor, on Monday; she must now deliver him to a designated kennel for the procedure.

On Aug. 31, about 30 community members joined foresters and deer biologists at Brookmead Conservation Area in Norwich to study deer browsing damage on saplings and forest regeneration, while experts noted Vermont regulations aim to help control the population (more landowner cooperation is needed).

MENTOR Vermont has launched a new Mentoring Mindset training to help coaches, camp counselors, and librarians build trust with youth in Burlington and across Vermont.

Burlington FC applied the training last fall and now shows how supportive sports can boost connection and belonging among young people.

Governor Scott proclaimed Food Waste Prevention Week from Sept.

28 to Oct. 4; the Department of Environmental Conservation will launch the Scrap Food Waste Challenge for Vermonters to learn easy ways to reduce waste and save money. Participants will receive daily action-items via email during the challenge.