Good morning, Burlington.

The Williston ReStore location will reopen later this month at Essex Road with a grand celebration on Saturday, Aug.

15, featuring silent auctions, raffles, and food giveaways — a recovery from a fire that closed the store earlier this year.

Tuesday night, over 400 residents in Essex Junction and Hinesburg joined National Night Out to enjoy truck tours, food, vendor booths and meet police + fire department members in a low-stress setting that highlighted community safety.

A fire broke out in a Winooski condo building Saturday after a charging e-bike battery exploded, resulting in two hospitalizations + 12 displaced residents while officials urged proper lithium-ion battery maintenance for safety.

Vermont unveiled its first tourism branding on July 30, featuring a hand-drawn wordmark inspired by local road signs & natural landmarks along with the slogan 'State of Inspiration.' Officials spent $275,000 on the design, which will be used in marketing campaigns outside the state.

Vermont will receive more than $350,000 from a proposed settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz if final approval is granted — the $400 million deal covers over 40 states including New York and New Hampshire as authorities address inflated drug prices.

A new report from the Robert Larner College of Medicine recommends increasing potassium intake with reduced sodium to better control high blood pressure.

The peer-reviewed study (in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) calls for updating public health guidelines to use both measures.

Howard Center announced on July 30 that Burlington now offers a Public Inebriate Program that provides a safe space for individuals who are intoxicated.

The voluntary program offers brief, supportive care by referral & collaboration with law enforcement officers.

Kinney Drugs now offers seasonal flu vaccinations including a trivalent vaccine protecting against A/H1N1, A/H3N2 and B/Victoria Lineage for local patients (ages 3–64 with high-dose options for seniors) as the flu season nears.

Appointments and walk-ins can be scheduled online or at a nearby store.

Vermont Green fans traveled nearly 12 hours to attend the USL League Two National Championship in Flint, Michigan on Saturday with 150 supporters joining a passionate community.

Head coach Chris Taylor said their presence turned the match into a home game — adding a strong boost to local spirit.