Good morning, Burlington.

Friday night’s fire on Lime Kiln Rd displaced more than 50 seniors from their homes in South Burlington.

The Red Cross took the residents to the Tarrant Center on Saint Mike’s campus and then to a hotel, providing debit cards & comfort kits as community organizations work on finding long-term housing.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids earned Vermont’s only medal at the 2025 World Beer Cup on May 1 in Indianapolis—its Fayston Maple Imperial Stout won a Silver Medal in the British-Style Imperial Stout category.

The stout is brewed with roasted malts and Vermont maple syrup—giving the beer its special local taste and is available in limited amounts at its Waitsfield taproom.

Vermont State Police say 17-year-old Jenna Brady left her Berkshire home voluntarily Saturday night at 11 p.m. and has not returned, plus officers are looking for two males who may know where she is.

The Vermont Construction Academy launched last week in Winooski to help fill local construction jobs by offering real-world training and industry-recognized certifications.

Enrollment is open for a Carpentry Boot Camp in July and a Commercial Carpentry Apprenticeship in September — both designed to give hands-on experience and connect trainees with local employers.

Twenty-four states joined groups in a lawsuit challenging Vermont’s climate superfund law that taxes fossil fuel companies for past climate damages, arguing that federal law preempts state action.

Vermont’s agencies are asking the Legislature for extra funds to hire top climate scientists and legal teams as the legal challenge continues—raising pressure on the state’s defense.

Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team will ask the appeals court in Manhattan today to allow her swift transfer to Vermont — they cite her worsening asthma and limited medical care in Louisiana as urgent concerns.

The ACLU of Vermont said the hearing will also address the government’s request to consolidate her case with Mohsen Mahdawi’s from Burlington.

ANIMAL Dance Performance

10 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Experience innovative choreography and interactive movement games with ANIMAL Dance Company.

World Ballet Company - Burlington

3-4 p.m. — The Flynn — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the elegance of the Gilded Age through a world premiere ballet inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

Burlington Kids Weekend

May 16-17 — Waterfront Park — Free pizza and ice cream — Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with games and activities for kids.

Community Yard Sale

3-5 p.m. — Rick Marcotte Central School parking lot — Registration fee required — Sell your wares and enjoy some tasty treats at the community yard sale.

Sports & Fitness Expo

1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Explore the latest in sportswear, gear, and local products at this vibrant expo.

Chat with Best-Selling Author and Runner Emily Halnon

12-1 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Engage in a trailside chat about record-setting ultra running with local authors and athletes.

M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon

7:15 AM - Jun 1, 11:59 PM — Queen City Cafe — Registration required — Experience a scenic marathon through Burlington's landscapes with community spirit and live entertainment.

Ran: 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration

'Ran' — 7:00-9:45 PM — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $ — Film buffs enjoy a 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 take on the story of King Lear.