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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beta Technologies will test its electric aircraft in Vermont this summer as part of a federal pilot program; the company will partner with Metro Aviation to move medical equipment across Lake Champlain (a key step toward FAA certification). Vermont Public
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indie folk group The Head and the Heart will play Waterfront Park on Aug. 1 to celebrate their debut album's 15th anniversary. Rock band Alabama Shakes will perform at Shelburne Museum on Sept. 6 as part of the Ben + Jerry's Concerts on the Green series, with tickets available March 13. NBC5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vermont State University announced that Sherry Kollmann, formerly of New Mexico State University Global Campus, will become president for its five campuses (Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph and Williston) at the end of the academic year, and she aims to boost enrollment and expand online and in-person offerings. NBC5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ River levels on Vermont waterways peaked at 12 feet last weekend because of ice jams and rapid snowmelt; although they receded Monday, localized flooding still poses a risk today. A storm system will bring rain Wednesday into Thursday, and Flood Safety Awareness Week (Mar. 8-14) offers resources for residents. NBC5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TSA officers at Leahy Burlington International and Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airports have not received paychecks this week due to a funding lapse, and union leader Cody Putnam said the delay is causing financial strain while community support efforts continue. Officers expect back pay once the issue is resolved. NBC5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new recovery shelter in Burlington will open Monday with 12 beds and on-site support for those recovering from substance use disorder. The program provides each client with a personalized recovery plan + counseling, support groups, and help finding stable housing and jobs. NBC5
- ➤ The Green Mountain Care Board is drafting rules that will require hospitals to charge private insurers 1% less in 2027; hospital leaders say rising labor costs and fixed contracts may make balancing budgets challenging. Vermont Public
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 athletes from across the state compete in the Winter Special Olympics at Haystack Mountain in Wilmington today as part of a two-day event that includes alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. The games promote athleticism, competition, and community. NBC5
- ➤ High school sports fans can vote for the Vermont Varsity Insider Boys Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental until 9 p.m. Thursday via (burlingtonfreepress.com); winners will be announced on Friday and you can submit nominations for future ballots by email. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Local high school sports fans can vote for the Girls Athlete of the Week powered by Delta Dental until 9 p.m. Thursday by casting ballots on the Burlington Free Press website. The winners (including standout athletes from hockey, basketball, and skiing) will be announced on Friday. Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Landgrove native Ben Ogden won two silver medals in men's cross-country skiing at the Olympic Games in Italy last month and ended a 50-year drought for American men — his victory shows his lifelong dedication to the sport. NBC5
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The Happy Fits Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Get ready to groove with The Happy Fits in an energetic live performance.
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Emma Cook Album Release
7-8:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages welcome — Vermont musician Emma Cook unveils her long-awaited indie-folk album, 'Of the Morning'.
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Burlington Irish Heritage Festival Ceili
1-3 p.m. — Contois Auditorium — Donations welcomed — Enjoy a lively celebration of Irish culture with step dancing and traditional music for all ages.
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Liv Greene & Melanie MacLaren Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Radio Bean — $10 adv | $15 dos — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Nashville-based artist Liv Greene.
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Phil Hanley Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Phil Hanley, a rising star in the NYC comedy scene.
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Heated Rivalry Night
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the soulful tunes of Dwight + Nicole blending blues, soul, and R&B traditions.
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Disney Around the World with VSO
6-9 p.m. — The Flynn — Admission details not specified — Experience a symphonic journey through Disney’s iconic films brought to life by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.
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Live Performance by Paul Brill
7-9:30 p.m. — Tank Recording Studio — $20-$50 — Experience the live recording of Paul Brill's composition 'The Cost of Believing' in an intimate studio setting.
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Matt Payne Concert
7-10 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the melodic sounds of Matt Payne and catch his collaboration with Ollie Lloyd & Thermal Music.
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Vermont Home Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Visit for a variety of home improvement ideas from local experts and innovative products.
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