Good morning, Burlington.

Burlington Segway launched a new fleet of rental e-bikes across the Queen City, available from 7 a.m. + 8 p.m. at designated racks to avoid Bird Bikes’ past disarray; the bikes carry a 40-mile range and will operate until below-freezing nights return in November.

Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) secured a contract with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources to manage hazardous household product take-back programs.

The company will offer billing support, sales data analysis, and cost allocation to help manufacturers meet state law requirements.

Vermont arts picks this week include an 'Animal, Mineral' exhibit in Montpelier today from 4:30 to 7 p.m.—and the Strawberry Jam festival in Stowe on Saturday with live regional acts, while Lake Street Dive will hold sold-out concerts at Shelburne Museum starting Tuesday.

Winooski-based band Ruminations released their new single 'What Was Last' — recorded at Tank Studios in Burlington — today.

Greg Bonsignore said the track features a distinct two-chord riff inspired by new musical equipment.

Vermont’s black bear population has stayed above management goals for the fifth straight year, with an estimated 7,500 to 8,900 bears recorded.

Wildlife officials urge residents to secure trash and food sources while they take public input on proposals, including an extended hunting season, open through Aug. 27.

FPR is set to update its 1993 primitive camping rule to improve safety and protect natural resources on public lands; interested parties may submit comments by Oct.

9 and attend hearings on Sept. 22 in Manchester (138 Cemetery Ave.) or Sept. 24 in Waterbury (28 North Main St.).

Unionized healthcare workers held a press event at 3 p.m. Thursday outside UVM Medical Center to address contract priorities such as safe staffing and affordability before their contracts expire next week; union leaders announced plans to hold an informational picket on Friday (Aug. 14) if management fails to show progress.

Built now offers two variety boxes (Mixed or Build Your Own) of protein bars packed with 15–17g of protein to ease busy school mornings, available online today for Burlington families.

Camels Hump Little League, Vermont’s first-ever state and district champions, are preparing to face Portsmouth in regionals tomorrow at 10 a.m. in New Hampshire + the 12U all-stars aim to make history as the first Vermont team to win New England Regionals.

Tekla Fine-Lease won the Vermont Women’s Amateur Championship on Thursday, Aug.

6 at Haystack Golf Course. She led every round and finished seven strokes ahead of Teegan Duffy to capture her first title.