Good morning, Burlington.

A rescue flight carrying 35 cats from Tennessee landed at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Tuesday evening to help at-risk animals find homes.

Six cats remain locally while 29 head to shelters across the Northeast, said volunteer pilot Stephen Nur from Pilots To The Rescue.

Trout fishing season opens this Saturday, April 11—anglers may face challenges from colder weather.

The Fish and Wildlife Department advises fishing in lower-elevation rivers and using larger bait for a better catch.

Vermont environmental officials are asking local residents to volunteer this summer to monitor lakes and ponds.

Volunteers will collect water samples, track cyanobacteria blooms and invasive species, and inspect boats in several programs offered statewide (contact information is available from the DEC).

A bill to amend Act 181 is in House Committee on Environment testimony today and seeks to delay permits with Act 250 rules.

Corinth resident Neil Ryan said rural communities worry tougher rules could hinder farms while officials back an option for towns to bypass the process to boost housing.

Vermont got approval to use Medicaid funds for housing help for medically vulnerable residents but state leaders have not set aside local money, fearing federal backlash.

Officials said they are still planning the program (which would cover rental aid and medical respite) amid concerns over jeopardizing their Medicaid waiver.

Vermont will dedicate a roadside marker honoring Cpl.

Leonard A. Lord, the first Vermonter killed in World War I, at 1 p.m. April 12 near Riverside Cemetery in Swanton (he was reinterred in 1921). Officials and National Guard members will speak at the ceremony while parking remains limited.

Seventeen years ago, on April 7, 2009, Vermont lawmakers legalized same-sex marriage by overriding Gov. Douglas' veto & passing House and Senate votes after the state adopted its first civil unions law.

The decision marked a lasting milestone in civil rights that resonates in our community.

State officials still await over $3 million in Community Service Block Grant funds that will support local housing, food, and fuel assistance as federal representatives have yet to provide a timeline, and Vermont congressional leaders have pressed for immediate action.

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.