Good morning, Burlington.

Steve Crafts urges local business leaders to invest in Vermont-based service providers—services like marketing, IT, and legal—to strengthen small businesses that make up 99% of all businesses and support 60% of the local workforce.

Dave Jennings, a 23-year-old Vermonter and first lieutenant in the Korean War, mailed his last letter from Hill +930 early on Dec.

7, thanking his family before a telegram confirmed his death. His preserved letters at UVM’s Silver Special Collections Library give a heartfelt glimpse of his courage.

This week, Young Writers Project (YWP) in Burlington features Carly Stone, 17, from Springfield with her piece 'The Cellphone Between You and Me' paired with Abigail Balon’s artwork 'A Desk Less Cluttered' from Panton.

The online platform showcases teen writing and art weekly.

Today is Freedom of Information Day and the start of Sunshine Week, a time to support open access to public records.

VTDigger is asking for donations to sustain its investigative reporting in Vermont (protected under state and federal law), ensuring the public's right to know.

Vermont Green FC, Burlington’s semi-pro club, will host Portland Hearts of Pine in the U.S. Open Cup first round tomorrow at 7 p.m. at UVM's Virtue Field, marking their first game back since winning the USL2 championship last August.

Hartford High School captured its third consecutive Division II girls hockey championship on Sunday, March 15 at the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Fieldhouse (with eighth graders playing key roles) as goalkeeper Aubree Grambling made 29 saves and Johanna Kissell scored a hat trick in a 5 to 1 win.

Coach Alisa Kresge said Vermont women's basketball earned a 14-seed for March Madness after a strong season.

She noted the seeding rewards players' hard work as they prepare to compete (a milestone for the team).

Harwood scooped its second straight Division II state boys hockey crown with a 4-3 win over U-32 after Milo Lavit scored a double overtime goal on Sunday, March 15 at Gutterson Fieldhouse.

Yesterday, Division I championship games took place at UVM's Gutterson Fieldhouse with the girls final at 11 a.m. between BFA-St. Albans and Essex and the boys final at 1 p.m. between Rice Memorial and Burr and Burton.

Live updates were available on the NFHS Network.

No. 14 Vermont women's basketball will face No. 3 Louisville in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 21 at KFC Yum!

Center. The Catamounts say their six-player rotation must avoid foul trouble and share scoring to challenge Louisville’s high-scoring attack (a key factor against the ACC team).

Vermont Paralympian Spencer Wood from Pittsfield competed in Italy’s Winter Games this month and said the events have been the best time of his life.

He plans to return home soon, marry, care for his pets, and volunteer with Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports (his next chapter).

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.

Old 97s Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket required — Experience the legendary Old 97s as they showcase their latest album, 'American Primitive'.

VBRN Career Day 2026

3-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Participate in poster sessions and networking with STEM professionals at this annual symposium.

Kaleb Cohen Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience the soulful sounds of rising artist Kaleb Cohen with his raw storytelling and impressive piano skills.