Good morning, Burlington.

Elevate Youth Services in Barre announced on Tuesday, July 21 that it received a $500,000 gift from the Buffum Family Foundation to support youth homelessness services.

The endowment, with an annual return of about $25,000, will aid programs like emergency shelter beds and transitional housing & outreach.

The Vermont Lottery announced that Jiffy Mart #445 in South Burlington sold a Megabucks winning ticket for $2,750,000 in Saturday’s draw.

The prize remains unclaimed and must be claimed at the Lottery office in Berlin.

The 18th annual Festival of Fools brings more than 70 free performances to downtown Burlington on July 31 and Aug.

1. Visitors can enjoy street entertainers on Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park with a new act every 30 minutes.

Starting late Sept., Shelburne Museum will temporarily close its circus building for renovations—targeting a spring reopening—while the historic carousel continues to offer rides through late Oct. for visitors.

Today, average gasoline prices in Burlington stand at $4.26 per gallon, up 8.8 cents from last week and $1.17 higher than a year ago (GasBuddy data).

The statewide average is $4.21 per gallon, with local prices ranging from $4.09 to $4.49.

Vermont weed costs about $9.59 per gram compared to $3.87 in Massachusetts because local law favors small artisan growers over large-scale operations; Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill that could allow interstate sales in the future, though prices are expected to stay high due to limited supply.

Saint Michael's College president Richard Plumb addressed alumni about financial challenges, including a $2.6M loss in fiscal 2025, and emphasized steps already taken to improve enrollment and tuition revenue.

He invited alumni to the upcoming Alumni and Family Weekend (Sept. 25-27) to witness the progress firsthand.

Scientists will search for benthic cyanobacteria growing underwater in Lake Champlain this summer to see if toxic mats are common.

The Lake Champlain Committee - with help from Tetra Tech - will study the organisms for two years and plan to publish guidance for safe water recreation next year.

Vermont Tourism launched its first dedicated tourism brand called State of Inspiration to boost visitor intent based on a state research program.

The brand will roll out across the state with updated marketing materials + partner workshops to share Vermont's evolving travel story.

Howard Center will reintroduce its Public Inebriate Program at Pine Street as part of its Adult Crisis Stabilization initiative so that intoxicated individuals can receive supervised support & access various services.

Officials say the program will help reduce emergency room visits and enhance community safety.

Camel's Hump Little League secured an 8-0 win against Lamoille County and will face Brattleboro in the state finals at Stowe Memorial Park Saturday, Aug.

1 at 11:00 a.m. — the win sets up a rematch that gives the team a chance to redeem an earlier setback.

On Wednesday, Brandon Marshall was named USL2 Defender of the Year as his Vermont Green F.C. team, known for an 86% pass rate, limited opponents to 12 goals across the season — he joined teammate Moussa Ndaya as a two-time award winner.

The Red Rocks 5K

5K Race — Morning Start Time — Red Rocks Park — Registration required — Enjoy a scenic run through Red Rocks Park's beautiful landscapes in South Burlington.