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Mamava has rebranded as Ava Pods and now offers three pod lines — for focused work, wellness and lactation.

The company previewed the new branding on Sept. 24 and assembles its pods in Vermont to improve privacy in public spaces and workplaces.

The Vermont Department of Health reported (Sept.

17-23) that COVID-19 hospitalizations remained scarce even as test sites in Montpelier and Essex Junction recorded high levels of SARS-CoV-2, EVD68 and norovirus; one outbreak occurred at an Orleans County long-term care facility.

Vermont Community Broadband Board announced that its largest class of broadband technicians graduated from a three-week free training program held in Newport on 9.29.2026, and the course provided essential technical and safety skills to support Vermont’s ongoing broadband buildout.

Jay Mechanical in Essex Junction advises Burlington residents to inspect heaters, change thermostat batteries and clear filters this fall as colder weather will soon arrive; oil or gas heat users should check for leaks (state programs offer heat assistance).

The 2026 high school fall season is underway with Tuesday’s and today’s games in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross-country and golf set at local venues; coaches are asked to email game results promptly to update live scores.

A local nonprofit made up of Phish fans partnered with VSAC to offer an annual music scholarship that will help undergraduate students pay for college + music education.

The offering is fully funded by fans and open to sophomore, junior and senior students in Winooski.

Married partners Brian and Ruth Steinmetz opened Dwellness—a hybrid of real estate brokerage, interior design, and retail shop—in Winooski in August 2025.

They offer home consultations, affordable renovations, and a curated range of holistic goods (including BIPOC artisan collections) to support living well.

Cool nights boosted autumn colors in Vermont & northern New York, with near-peak foliage expected next week in the Adirondacks and Northeast Kingdom, while areas near Lake Champlain, including Burlington, show low to moderate hues.