Good morning, Burlington.

Burlington’s Dragonheart Boat Races held its 20th anniversary race Sunday at Waterfront Park to support breast cancer patients and survivors.

Teams raced into Coast Guard Cove and volunteers raised funds (current goal $145,000; raised $118,000 so far).

Vermont creemee stands are joining Prevent Child Abuse Vermont in the Creemees 4 a Cause fundraiser from Aug.

17 — 23, where a portion of sales will support programs to prevent child abuse and aid families statewide.

Due to a new federal rule limiting THC in hemp products, Vermont CBD vendors risk losing out-of-state sales when the law takes effect this fall.

State officials and the Cannabis Control Board are working on options to protect local hemp businesses & uphold consumer safety.

Vermont Humanities selected two Great Reads titles for 2026 – The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon for youth and Charity and Sylvia by Tillie Walden for adults – to be honored at the National Book Festival on Aug.

22 at the Washington Convention Center.

Vermont farmers markets struggle as vendor fees rise and sales drop 60% since 2022, prompting farmers to choose community-supported agriculture and farm stands (survey data shows lower revenues); Farm Credit East awarded $92,000 in grants to 175 markets during National Farmers Market Week to support producers and improve produce access.

State workers will improve roads with paving and bridge work across Vermont this week with lane closures and reduced speeds planned for many locations.

Drivers should allow extra time for delays as work continues Monday through Friday and on some nights (affecting areas statewide).

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England has expanded access to menopause care, vasectomy, and colposcopy services after Medicaid funding resumed in July.

The Burlington clinic is enhancing training to reduce wait times (officials say it is a key step in filling a revenue gap).

Camels Hump Little League, Vermont state champions, face Bridgewater from Massachusetts in the winner’s bracket semifinals today at 9 a.m. on ESPN — a win may make them the first Vermont team in 25 years to reach the regional final.

The Vermont Lake Monsters will play today at Centennial Field in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League playoffs against the Worcester Bravehearts.

Their best-of-three semifinal series continues with additional games scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday (games begin at 6:35 p.m.).