Good morning, Burlington.

VEDA approved nearly $13.9 million for 32 projects between Jan.

1 and March 31 to boost downtown development, business & farm recovery, and infrastructure improvements; the funding supports a wood pellet mill conversion in Newbury, grocery expansion in South Burlington, and flood recovery work in Montpelier.

A new dental school and clinic in Colchester plans to offer affordable dental care and train more dentists to meet the growing demand in Vermont (boosting local dental services).

Fifth-grade students at Fairfield Center School launched rockets on Monday as part of a STEM project under the Department of Defense’s Starbase program (a hands-on initiative that brings classroom lessons to life).

Vermont lawmakers are reviewing a bill to ban paraquat, a chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease (Bill H.739 passed the House on March 20 and is under Senate review) to reduce harmful exposure and protect local residents.

Aly Richards announced her run for governor Monday at Newbury Village Store.

Her campaign held a 5:30 p.m. event in Montpelier Monday and will host another at Burlington Beer Company today, followed by a spring tour across all 14 counties.

UVM students raised over $101,000 during the annual RALLYTHON dance marathon on March 28 at Dudley H.

Davis Center to support Golisano Children’s Hospital — student organizers will present a check to chief of pediatrics Lewis First on April 21.

Vermont-born Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher served as a guest broadcaster on ESPN’s Courtside during the Women’s Final Four over Easter weekend — a historic game where UCLA won their first championship by defeating South Carolina on April 5.

At Virtue Field today, UVM fell 19-5 to No. 4 Princeton after a 13-0 first half in a men's lacrosse game, and coach Chris Feifs said the loss will serve as a lesson for the team before their next America East matchup on Saturday, Apr.

11 in Albany (5 p.m. start).

Postal Retirement Seminar

2-3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Registration required — Comprehensive session for postal employees to plan a secure retirement.

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2026

9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate individuals who enhance child safety and well-being in the community.

VTIFF Musical Silents: The Wildcat (1921)

7 PM – 1 AM — Vermont International Film Festival — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a live improvised score to the madcap farce from legendary director Ernst Lubitsch.

UVM Wellness Environment 4/20 5K

8:20-10 p.m. — UVM Athletic Campus — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, substance-free 5K fun run/walk for wellness in Burlington.

Live Concert by Robin Pecknold

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — View Tickets — Experience the captivating sounds of Robin Pecknold, renowned frontman of Fleet Foxes, alongside Allegra Krieger.

Wit & Wine: Comedy Night

8-10 p.m. — Shelburne Vineyard — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Vermont's top comedians while sipping wine.

Dina Hashem Live

7 PM – Midnight — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $104 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Dina Hashem in Burlington.

TRAP Performance by Slow Shapes Dance Company

7:30-9 p.m. — McCarthy Art Gallery — $20 — Experience an evening of contemporary dance as fifteen dancers bring a compelling story to life.

Fleshwater Concert

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Fleshwater performing new hits and fan favorites.

Carmina Burana Listening Party

7-8 p.m. — The Venetian Soda Lounge — Sliding scale pricing — Enjoy drinks and snacks while diving into the majestic world of Carmina Burana with expert commentary.