Good morning, Burlington.

Breeze Airways launched seasonal nonstop flights from Burlington to Charleston, South Carolina on May 30— the service will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays with fares starting at $59 one way.

This new route is the carrier’s fifth nonstop destination from Burlington.

Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey from Switchback Brewing Co. won a gold medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition—an event that drew over 5,000 entries.

The Vermont whiskey, created during the COVID-19 crisis, is now available at local venues including Burlington’s Beer Garden & Smokehouse in the South End.

The family of Burlington native Madelyn Linsenmeir settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Massachusetts authorities this week, receiving $1.5 million — $900,000 from the City of Springfield and $600,000 from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, with part held in trust for her 3-year-old son and a mandate for improved custody care after she died in custody.

Immigration officials detained 10 construction workers near Newport Crossing—an affordable housing project by RuralEdge in Newport Center—on Thursday after they had finished work at the site, and five workers carried proof of their immigration status while all detainees were held at Northwest State Correctional Facility in St. Albans.

Over 17,000 Vermont kids and teens voted in the Vermont Youth Book Awards on May 30—choosing Who’s Afraid of the Light? for younger readers, Lasagna Means I Love You for grades four to eight, and Where He Can’t Find You for high schoolers from a shortlist of 2023 titles.

A bill that will shift the state’s homelessness response to a regional nonprofit system advanced in the House and is headed to Gov. Phil Scott’s desk — he said he had not yet read its final version while lawmakers trimmed $3 million in shelter funding to help secure his support.

Officials are still reviewing the bill’s details to understand its full impact on the growing crisis.

Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth delayed an election law bill that would change campaign finance disclosure rules by tying its progress to a Burlington charter change proposal banning guns in bars — the House did not move the charter proposal, stopping the election bill from advancing. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas criticized the delay — warning that these reforms might not be enacted this session.

2025 Vermont Amateur Pickleball Championships

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The EDGE Sports & Fitness — $65 — Compete in the amateur state championship and engage in a weekend of wellness activities.

EXTC Concert Featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the classic XTC songbook brought to life by Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.

NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.

Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta

7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.

Book Club for Busy Women

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.

Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.

Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.

4x4x48 Challenge

4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.

Intentional Peer Support Core Training

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.

Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup

4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.