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Vermont Care Board requires UVM Medical Center to create a public working group to review spending on Larner College of Medicine and residency programs, with a detailed plan due by Dec.

15 (a key step for transparency). Officials say the review will guide cost-saving measures in medical care statewide.

The Soucy family faces a unique challenge as coach Anjie leads South Burlington teams while daughter Stella plays for Champlain Valley in field hockey and lacrosse (their friendly rivalry brings tension and respect), with the next field hockey game on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 10 a.m. in South Burlington.

UVM will offer discounts next fall—over 35% off tuition for select out-of-state majors and free tuition for eligible in-state students from households earning under $125K—to boost enrollment, while Middlebury College will extend free tuition to students from households making up to $175K to attract a broader applicant pool.

St. J's sophomore quarterback Gavin Huntington-Monroe threw over 350 yards and 5 touchdowns in a recent game + discussed his move from California to live with his mom.

He explained how this change is shaping his focus for the season.

UVM will host the Vermont Summit tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Davis Center, featuring keynote speaker Nate Hagens and panels on energy, health and the economy + roundtables with state leaders and the public.

Organizations can apply for grants to improve water quality & habitat in the Lake Champlain basin through the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program.

Proposal deadlines are Oct. 23, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 while funding will support stormwater assessments, conservation efforts and aquatic invasive species management.

Vermont’s state-funded ReuseVT program connects residents with repair opportunities in Burlington’s Old North End, including the Repair Cafe meeting every third Saturday at 12-22 North Street.

Volunteers fix items to reduce waste and boost a local circular economy while reflecting the community’s self-reliance (farmers fixing tractors).

Former models of Norman Rockwell gathered at Shelburne Museum on Saturday to share panel memories of working with the painter; the museum's Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont exhibit remains on view through Oct.

25 (featuring many of his classic works).