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MK Clothing, a Burlington men’s fashion store on Church Street, was sold to Rutland’s McNeil & Reedy; new owner Casey McNeil said it will keep its identity and staff while adding ready-made suits and in-house tailoring.

Vermont DEC is now accepting applications for a $5.9M funding opportunity to replace old diesel vehicles with all-electric alternatives.

Eligible agencies and businesses can receive up to 85% of project costs; applications must be submitted by the last day of each month until December.

St. Michael’s College tapped its restricted endowment today to support operations amid ongoing financial challenges (a measure to address a budget shortfall).

Vermont’s mid-August arts scene offers a range of live music events this week, including the Stowe Jazz Festival (today through Sunday), the Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival in Manchester, and local concerts in Burlington featuring folk and country-rock.

A $3,042 donation from the Vermont Bear Hound Association — a supporter of bear research — will help the Fish and Wildlife Department purchase two GPS collars to track female bears in the Green Mountains and Connecticut River Valley as part of a study whose results will be shared in 2031.

Taylor Farms recalled several food products with jalapeños on Aug.

13 due to a salmonella outbreak. Local Hannaford stores in Burlington sold the recalled items & shoppers should dispose of any products they may have.

Local creeme stands are joining the Creemes 4 A Cause fundraiser—from Aug.

17 to 23, businesses donating part of profits to Prevent Child Abuse Vt to support training, education, and family support programs across the region.

A rattlesnake spotted along Lake Champlain in Shelburne was returned to New York so it can overwinter, officials said.

Hikers are advised to keep children and pets away from unfamiliar wildlife.