Good morning, Burlington.

Vermont-based BirdieBlue salvaged more than 15,000 pieces of old ski gear from landfills and now produces upcycled bags from reclaimed fabrics.

The company plans to scale production from 200 to 500 bags monthly as demand grows and partnerships expand locally and nationally.

Natalya Zahn, a professional illustrator, attended Woodbury's town meeting earlier this month and created a two-panel collage capturing key figures (including the meeting moderator, fire chief, and selectboard member) that reflects a cherished Vermont tradition.

Vermont celebrates Maple Month with a series of open house events from March 21-22.

Sugar shacks and farms including Billings Farm and Shelburne Farms (offering syrup samples, demonstrations, and family activities) invite visitors to explore maple traditions.

School leaders said that test score errors and a rushed reform plan have strained trust with the state education agency — sparking calls for clearer data and more local support.

The agency promised to address the issues as school improvement measures proceed.

Lily Call, a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, passed her LNA licensure test and will pursue nursing and radiologic sciences at Vermont State University as she prepares for college.

She interned at local health facilities and received scholarship and FAFSA guidance to boost the local healthcare workforce.

The Chittenden Solid Waste District lost $3 million in a phishing scam that mimicked a construction invoice while building its new recycling facility in Williston; the organization is working with local, state, and federal authorities (and expects to cover the loss through planned budget cuts) while customer rates remain unchanged.

Vermont women's basketball will face Maine in the America East final at Patrick Gym in Burlington at 5 p.m. Friday, Mar.

13, with the game airing on ESPNU + streaming via the ESPN app.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vermont Home Show

10 AM – 4 PM — Champlain Valley Exposition — Visit for a variety of home improvement ideas from local experts and innovative products.